Dos of working at height:
- As much work as possible from the ground
- Ensure workers can get safely to and from where they work at height
- Ensure equipment is suitable, stable and strong enough for the job, maintained and checked regularly
- Take precautions when working on or near fragile surfaces
- Provide protection from falling objects
- Consider emergency evacuation and rescue procedures
Don’ts of working at height:
- Overload ladders – consider the equipment or materials workers are carrying before working at height. Check the pictogram or label on the ladder for information.
- Overreach on ladders or stepladders
- Rest a ladder against weak upper surfaces
- Use ladders or stepladders for strenuous or heavy tasks, only use them for light work of short duration
- Let anyone who is not competent work at work
