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Using an Extension Ladder

Not every job can be done with just a ladder – or by you on your own.
So always check:

Are you up to the job?
If you’re not completely certain that you can manage everything involved in doing the job properly, get professional help.

Is a ladder up to the job?
Think ahead to what you’ll have to do at every stage. If you’ll need to move around while you’re up there, or carry lots of materials, or use heavy equipment, a ladder may not be sufficient. You might be better off using a mobile tower or scaffolding. You must always be able to extend the ladder by at least 1.1m above any step-off height.

							Electrical hazard
	Right height for the job – no over reaching						Overhead hazard
	Good grip						Wrong height for the job – overreaching
	Stand-off used, ladder not resting on guttering						No grip on ladder
	Flat shoes						Long length of material
	Clean steps						Standing on top three rungs
	Ladders overlap by at least two rungs						Slippers
	Ladder undamaged						Ladder overlaps by one rung
	Adult at foot of ladder						Slippery steps
	Two non-slip feet						Damaged stile and rung
	Ladder at correct angle						Non-slip foot missing
	Firm and level base						Unstable surface
							Base too far from wall