Health & safety and protecting people
Asbestos management
Managing the asbestos risk to protect those around you.
Ladders and stepladders are used in many workplaces. There is no ban on this and they offer a practical option for low risk, short duration tasks.
However, they can pose a significant risk of injury if they are not used properly. There can be a temptation to use them even if they are not quite right for the job or to just get things done quickly. Therefore, it is essential that some basic safety precautions are taken when they are used.
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