PE3.1.1
Ladder safety
Guidance notes
Materials/equipment per candidate
Existing materials
Expendable materials
1 x 3.6m double extension ladder
in safe condition
Nil
3m of 0.25mm wire or rope
ladder lashing Safety helmets
Notes
The candidate should:
•
be allocated an assistant
•
be told that they are required to control the work and that they must give
their assistant all necessary instructions throughout, so that safe working
practices are fully implemented
Note: Instructor to stop work if unsafe practices are observed.
•
erect ladder correctly with correct gradient and 5 rungs above landing
•
secure base of ladder
Note: Instructor to ensure that safe conditions exist before
allowing the candidate to proceed further.
•
ascend ladder and secure top, before descending
•
ascend ladder, free top and then descend
•
lower the ladder and return to start position (candidate to control).
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Candidate name: __________________________________________________________________
Candidate no: _________________________________________ Date: ______________________
PE3.1.1
Ladder safety
Aim
To lift up a double extension ladder and carry it for 5 metres and then erect the
ladder to the top of a beam or suitable scaffold.
Method
1
Pick up and carry ladder to place of work.
2
Check that warning notices and barriers are installed in suitable positions.
3
Secure the bottom of the ladder (ask assistant for help where required).
4
Ascend the ladder.
5
Secure the top of the ladder.
6
Descend the ladder.
7
Ascend the ladder, and free the top of the ladder.
8
Descend the ladder.
9
Lower the ladder and return the ladder to the store.
Time allowance
The time allocated in the scheme of work is 2 hours per class.
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Assessment criteria
1
Displays warning notices in the appropriate positions
2
Visually inspects ladder
3
Lifts and carries ladder correctly
4
Erects ladder correctly
5
Slope of ladder correctly set to gradient
6
Top extends >1.07 m above landing (5 rungs)
7
Safe position of ladder rung adjacent to transom
8
Secures ladder before ascending
9
Ascends and descends ladder in a safe manner
10
Secures top of ladder safely
11
Lowers ladder correctly
12
Returns ladder safely to start position.
Y
N
Totals
I confirm that PE3.1.1 was completed exclusively by the
candidate named on this record and that I have completed
the expected outcomes table as shown above relating to
this exercise.
Signed (witness): ______________________________________ Date: ______________________
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