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You are setting rules for ladder use on your site.

Who should use ladders, according to HSE?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Competent people
  2. B. Anyone, as ladders are simple
  3. C. Only apprentices, to give them experience
  4. D. Only people over 6 feet tall
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says ladders should be inspected regularly and used by competent people.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Falls from ladders cause many serious injuries.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Users must be competent.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Height is not the test. Competence is.

Explanation

Ladders should be the right type, inspected regularly and used by competent people for short, low-risk work.

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