Safe Use of Portable Ladders: Safety Alert

Following on from two recent incidents where painters fell from ladders and suffered serious injuries, one being a fatality, The Workcover Authority of NSW has published a Safety Alert for the Safe Use of Portable Ladders.  Workcover reminds employers and those in control of the work site that the use of ladders should only be considered if other safer alternatives are not reasonable practicle.

Date: 19th May, 2010
Source: Excerpt from Workcover NSW article, follow the link to read the full Safety Alert.