Safety Steps and Stools

Version: 1.0

Updated: 1 Dec 2024

Document Summary

This document outlines safe work procedures for using safety steps and stools, focusing on proper usage, inspection, and storage. Safety steps are intended for light work that does not require significant bending, twisting, or reaching. Platform ladders should be used for complex or extended tasks. Users should not carry items that affect balance while mounting or dismounting, and only steps with safety bars should be used if more than two steps are required.

Pre-start checks involve inspecting for missing parts, structural damage, or worn non-slip surfaces. Faulty equipment must be removed from service and replaced or repaired. Usage guidelines emphasize positioning steps on stable, clean, and level surfaces and wearing non-slip footwear. Cleaning and storage procedures require inspecting non-slip surfaces, avoiding harsh cleaning materials, and tagging damaged units as unfit for service. Steps must be stored to prevent physical damage, ensuring they remain safe for future use.

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