1. A ladders may be used as a gangway.
2. Technically, a ladder may only be used to overcome a height difference.
3. You may take anything up on the ladder.

During this toolbox meeting we will discuss the safety of ladders. The ladder is not a work place, but a means to access a work place. Only when there is no safer equipment to use (fixed scaffold, mobile scaffold or a mobile elevating work platform), the ladder may be used as a work place, as a rare exception.

• The ladder may topple or slide away.
• Stumbling on the ladder.
• Losing your balance.

• Ensure that the substrate is solid.
• Cordon off the area when you are working on a ladder in a door opening.
• Secure the top or bottom of the ladder to prevent sliding.
• It is forbidden to use the upper part(s) of an extension or a reform ladder as a separate ladder. The reason for this being that these do not have flared rails and/or stabilization bar. 
• Stand on two feet and hold the ladder with at least one hand.
• Inform your line manager if the ladder is not in a good condition and remain from using it.
• Check if the ladder has been approved. If not, report this to your line manager.
• Never have more than one person stand on a ladder at a time.
• Keep the ladder clean.
• A ladder that leads to a higher work platform / floor, must stick out at least 1 metre above this platform or floor.
• Carry your tools in a bag that can be slung over your shoulder.

https://www.volandis.nl/media/1104/16063832-a-blad-ladders-hr.pdf

http://www.abomafoon.nl/upload/foon5/Abomafoon%205.12.pdf

http://www.abomafoon.nl/upload/foon5/Abomafoon%205.13.pdf

Questions about photos below

• Photo A: Up to which step of this reform ladder may you climb?
• Photo B: What is wrong on this photo?
• Photo C: What must you do if a ladder is showing signs of cracks or other types of defects?