Trestles Work Method Statement or Safe Work Procedure

The Safety Procedure includes:

• Risk Assessment
• Planning & Pre-Start Checks
• Preparation
• Ascending & Descending
• Risk Ratings

• 2 Page Complete Procedure
• MS Word Format
• This Is Not A Blank Template
• Version 4.0

General Trestles Safety Information:

The two page Safe Work Procedure outlines the Safety Steps required when operating a Trestle.

Trestles need to be used with caution and appropriate safety procedures. The Trestle procedure is This Is Not A Blank Template and is not a blank template. Safety Procedures can be edited or customised in MS Word if required.

Trestles Safety Notes

When Operating a Trestle:

• Make sure the sole of your shoes are free or slippery items such as mud.
• Always face the Trestle when ascending or descending.
• Tresltes should be used in matched pairs. (The rungs the same height).
• Trestles must only be used for the designed purpose.
• It needs to be regularly inspected and maintained

References:

National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Now Australian Safety and Compensation Council) – National Standard for Construction Work. [NOHSC:1016 (2005)].
New South Wales – WorkCover – Position Paper – Requirements for Trestle Ladders in NSW.
Queensland – Department of Industrial Relations – Scaffolding Advisory Standard 2004.
Spain – Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs – Note - NTP 202: Trestle scaffold.
SAI Global – AS/NZS 1576.5:1995 - Scaffolding – Prefabricated splitheads and trestles.
SAI Global – AS/NZS 1892.# Portable ladders.