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STEPLADDER USE
PROCEDURE
EST.BY OTENG SEGOJWA(SHE) APPROVED ARCHIBOLD CHILISA(MD)

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EST.DATE 03-05-22 RECENT REVIEW BY NEXT DOC ID V
REVIEW REVIEW
INC DATE 05-05-22 03-MAY- O. MAY-2025 SU-PRO-3.2-4.5 [01]
2022 SEGOJWA
NAME OF ORGANISATION MICRARK INVESTMENTS(PTY)LTD
STEPLADDER USE PROCEDURE
STEP DESCRIPTION RISK/ COMMENTS Responsibility
1MICRARK Before any pole is climbed, an Approved
(PTY)type Extension Ladder and To avoid falling from the ladder while Competent person

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INVESTMENTS LTD
suitable for the job must be
P. O. Box 30440 Francistown, Botswana
used. (the ladder should be of required
Tel +2672405847 / Fax: +267 2419980
climbing/descending
height and strong enough to support
Cell: 71459000 thechilisaa2002@gmail.com
Email: workload)
2 The following should be considered before using the extension ladder: To avoid falling from the ladder while Competent person
 Check rails for cracks, dents and fractures climbing/descending
 Check for loose screws, bolts, hinges, rivets, and other
hardware aren’t loose or missing
 Check the feet on the ladder and the slip resistant pads on the
feet should be secure
 Ensure the rope and pulley function properly and the rope is
not worn out or cut
 Clean off any slippery substances you discover on the ladder
3 When Loading and Transporting extension ladders, the following To avoid injuries to both workers and the public Competent person
should be done:
 Two people should carry the ladder by the side rails, and
parallel to the ground.
 The ladder should be in a fully closed position before being
carried by the side rail.
 The ladder should not protrude beyond 0.5m on the front and
rear side of the vehicle.
4 When placing and positioning the extension ladder on the pole to be To avoid slippery of the ladder when climbing / Competent person
climbed, the following should be done: descending
 Check the condition of the ground surface. If the soil or
surface is firm and stable. Placing the ladder on a soft sand is
not advisable.
 Be aware of other exposed live electrical parts / systems.
 Check presence of stinging insects like bees, wasps, snakes
before climbing.
 Ensure standard angle of positioning, 30 degrees’ pole top and
1.5 – 2m away from the pole bottom.
 One person should provide support at the base of the ladder
when one is climbing.
 Set up a barricade to the work area / screen the work area.

5 Before climbing the extension ladder, the following should be done: Minimise risk of falling Competent person
 Inspect your shoes for slippery substances
EST.BY and ensure the
OTENG SEGOJWA(SHE) APPROVED ARCHIBOLD CHILISA(MD)
shoe laces are tied
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 One person should INCprovide
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when one is climbing.