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Garden Building
Installation Guide
Product Code : TGBv6.1 / November 2011
USE OF LADDERS
You are advised to adopt the following rules at all
times:
•
Assess whether an alternative means of
access is more suitable. Take into
account the nature of the work, duration,
height being worked at, movements
required, equipment and materials being
used, type of ladder available etc.
•
Ladders ideally should be of the “Class
1” type.
•
Place them on a firm, stable and level
surface which is capable of supporting
the ladders and any intended load.
They must be erected so as to ensure
they won’t become displaced.
•
Prior to use always check visually
whether the ladder is in good condition
and free of slippery substances such as
oil or mud.
•
Check facilities for securing against
slipping – tied at top, secured at bottom,
or footed by a second person if no more
than 3m-height access is required.
IF
ABOVE 3 METRES IN HEIGHT,
THEY MUST BE SECURED.
•
The correct angle of rest is 75 degrees.
E.g. for every 4 metres in height, move
the base of the ladder out 1 metre.
•
Metal ladders (and wooden ones when
wet) conduct electricity and should not
be used or carried near overhead power
lines.
•
Ladders must be positioned the correct
way up – metal ladders often have rungs
with both flat and curved surfaces – the
flat surface is the one on which the
user’s feet should rest.
•
The use of ad hoc and “botched” safety
devices must be avoided. For example
plywood base plates are not to be used.
If you require plant, equipment or
devices to do the job safely you are to
hire/buy them and not manufacture
them. This is a short cut to having an
accident.
•
Never feel pressured to go up a ladder if
you are unhappy about its safety.
•
Only use the ladders for the purpose for
which they were intended.
•
Anyone below you? They could be
injured if you drop something.
If scaffolding is to be erected, this should be done
only by a suitably qualified contractor. You are
advised to ask the contractor to show you an
appropriate certificate of qualification. Ensure
any scaffold is “scaff - tagged”.
4.
Tools
The tools you use are your responsibility. We
advise:
•
Check the condition of your tools prior to
use, for obvious damage. Get them
checked out if you are in doubt. Arrange
for your tools to have a portable
appliance test.
•
Any electric hand tools are 110 volt or
used in conjunction with a residual
circuit breaker.
•
Don’t use tools other than for their
intended purpose.
•
Follow manufacturer’s guidelines as
applicable.
FORMAL PROCEDURE FOR THE USE OF
KNIVES AND CHISELS
i.
Ensure when using a knife / chisel you
always keep your hand that isn't in use
BEHIND the blade. Ensure that you cut
away from your body - NEVER towards
yourself.
ii.
Ensure the position of others is away
from the cutting direction.
iii.
Keep the tooling in a sharp condition so
you don't have to exert excessive force
to cut / slice.
iv.
Always pick up the tool by the handle.
v.
Always ensure the tool is stored safely
where a sharp edge cannot cause injury.
i.
Only use the tooling for its intended
purpose where possible.
5. Manual Handling
As a general guideline, follow the “2 man lift”
stickers on the boxes. Lift correctly.
STOP AND THINK
. Plan the lift.
Where is the load going to be placed?
Use appropriate handling aids if possible.
Do you need help with the load?
Remove obstructions such as discarded
wrapping materials. For a long lift – such as floor
to shoulder height – consider resting the load
mid-way on a table or bench in order to change
grip.
•
PLACE THE FEET.
Feet apart, giving balanced and stable base for
lifting. Leading leg as far forward as is
comfortable.
•
ADOPT A GOOD POSTURE.
Bend the knees so that the hands when grasping
the load are as nearly level with the waist as
