SAFETY DOS AND DON’TS - ALWAYS
Page 9
ALWAYS
Read and understand this guide before you begin assembly.
Ensure that all safety requirements are met and that Mi TOWER STAIRS is the correct access solution
for the task you wish to perform.
Ensure that Mi TOWER STAIRS is assembled and dismantled by a quali ed, competent person.
Cordon off both the uppermost and lowermost access points of the staircase on which the Mi
TOWER STAIRS tower is to be used on.
Wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment for the task being performed. Gloves, steel toecap
boots, a hard hat and suitable clothing must be worn by all persons.
Tie back long hair and remove items of loose jewellery.
Perform a full risk assessment prior to assembling or using Mi TOWER STAIRS and abide by your findings.
Prevent access to unauthorised persons if you have no other option but to leave Mi TOWER STAIRS
unattended and if this is not possible then MiSTAIRS must be dismantled.
Carry tools and materials safely retained in a tool belt that allows freedom of movement.
Ensure you properly assess the risk / method if tools or materials are hoisted to the platform via a
rope.
Access platforms from within Mi TOWER STAIRS and via the walk-through gate frame and 2 rung
frame positioned at the platform’s trap door end. Keep your feet in the middle of the rungs and grip
the upper rungs with your hands.
Erect Mi TOWER STAIRS on the steps of a staircase that is capable of supporting its own weight, the
user and any tools or materials without flex or movement.
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
ALWAYS