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Sama Global HSE Plan December 2023

11.13 Scaffolds

♦ All scaffolding and work platforms must be in accordance with job site specifications.

♦ Site Supervisor shall comply with Sama Global Health, Safety and Environmental Reference Manual
Scaffold Safety

11.14 Ladders

‫ﻤﯿـــــﺔ‬S‫ﺎﻟ‬A‫ﻟﻌ‬M‫ﺎ ا‬A‫ـــ‬G‫ﻤــ‬L‫ﺳ‬OBAL Ladders shall be maintained in good condition. Defective ladders shall be taken out of service,
tagged, and repaired or replaced Jobsite or 'home built" ladders must be inspected and approved
by Sama Global HSE Dept.

 Ladders shall not be used as a scaffold member, or for any purpose for which they are not
intended.

 Site Supervisor shall always closely inspect ladders before each use.

 The combined weight of the person and load shall not exceed the load limit for the ladder.

 There shall not be more than one person on a ladder at the same time. If a job require* more than
one person, a scaffold or a second ladder should be considered.

 All permanent ladders shall be securely fastened at both top and bottom. Long ladders should also
be secured at midpoint

 When portable straight and extension ladders are used on hard surfaces, they shall be equipped
with nonskid footing or securely fastened to prevent slipping.

 Rope or other similar means shall secure the top of the ladder, or another person should hold the
ladder.

 The base of the ladder shall be placed away from the wall by a distance of one‐fourth of the working
length of the ladder. The working length is the length of the ladder from the bottom to the point
where it contacts the wall.

 Unsecured portable ladders should not be left standing unattended.

 Ladders shall not be extended beyond the manufacturer's recommendation.

 Wooden and fiberglass ladders shall not be painted.

 Ladders shall not be placed in front of doors which open toward the ladder, unless the door is
locked or guarded.

 When ascending or descending on a ladder, climbers should face the ladder and maintain a firm
grip. Do not carry tools or other materials in your hands when ascending or descending on a ladder.
Use hand line to raise or lower heavy or bulky objects.

 When a climbing device is required, the climber shall use it

 Do not work higher than the third rung from the top of straight ladders.

 Be sure that your shoes are not greasy, muddy, or slippery before you climb.

 When working from a ladder, never extend further than an arm's length to reach work.

 When using a stepladder. Climbers shall not stand on the top two steps (or as recommended by the
manufacturer), stand on the spreader of a stepladder, or use a stepladder as a straight ladder.

 When raising or lowering a ladder, make sure it does not come in contact with an energized
electrical source.

 When performing electrical work that requires the use of a ladder, use a wooden or approved
fiberglass ladder.

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