Means of access

Question 1

What sort of entrapment can you find in ladders

Answer 1

Head entrapment, measure between rungs where fall height is over 600mm. Big head probe must pass through.

Question 2

Can nails and screws be used as the only form of ladder fasteners

Answer 2

No.

Question 3

How much space is needed behind the rung for the foot to sit nicely

Answer 3

90mm from the centre of the rung. (measured 90 deg from ladder rung)

Question 4

Do ladders need grip or grasp?

Answer 4

grasp or shall have handrails that conform to the requirements for grip

Question 5

What is the max dimension for grasp

Answer 5

60mm

Question 6

For stairs leading to platforms up to 1 m in height a what? may replace the barrier,

Answer 6

guardrail may replace the barrier, providing the gap be- neath the guardrail is less than 600 mm when measured from the middle of the tread.
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Question 7

Where do guardrails and barrier need to be provided from?

Answer 7

from the first step

Question 8

Do guardrails and barriers need grip or grasp up stairs?

Answer 8

grasp 60mm

Question 9

Are panel type barriers ok up stairs?

Answer 9

yes, if the thickness is less than 60 mm (compliance with grasp requirements).

Question 10

What sort of entrapment do you need to look for in stairs

Answer 10

Watch for head entrap if the stairs are open at the back.

Question 11

What sort of entrapment do you need to look for in stairs

Answer 11

Watch for head entrap if the stairs are open at the back.

Question 12

To allow for standing, what is the min projection of tread.

Answer 12

140 mm

Question 13

What is the min depth of tread?

Answer 13

110 mm

Question 14

What is max ramp angle

Answer 14

38

Question 15

For ramps leading to platforms up to 1 m height does it need a guardrail or barrier?

Answer 15

a guardrail may replace the barrier, providing the gap be- neath the guardrail is less than 600 mm.

Question 16

Are ladders a means of easy access?

Answer 16

Yes, unless the first rung is greater than 400 mm from the ground surface.

Question 17

Are Stairs are a means of easy access to the equipment.

Answer 17

Stairs are a means of easy access to the equipment.

Question 18

Are ramps easy access

Answer 18

Yes

Question 19

Are tiered platforms considered means of easy access

Answer 19

if the height difference is less than 600 mm are considered to be a means of easy access to the equipment.

Question 20

Are tiered platforms considered means of easy access

Answer 20

if the height difference is less than 600 mm are considered to be a means of easy access to the equipment.