[Notice] Step-Ladder Carrying and Handling Rules

1. Basic Principle

• Do not carry the step-ladder on your shoulder
• Do not place it on your shoulder
• Do not drag it sideways

Step-ladders must always be carried with both hands in front of the body.

2. Conditions for Solo Carry

Solo carry is permitted only when all of the following are satisfied:

• Adequate passage width is secured
• No fixtures or equipment posing contact risk nearby
• No premium interior (glass, marble, displays, etc.) in close proximity
• Stable posture with front hold is possible

If it cannot be carried safely in this posture, two-person carry is required.

3. Two-Person Carry Rules

For two-person carry, always carry with one person in front and one behind.

• Front person: Check direction of travel and footing
• Rear person: Check clearance to left, right and above

Observe the following:

• Stop at corners
• Always call out before crossing steps or level changes
• When passage is narrow, secure the route before moving

Verbal communication is mandatory. Examples: "Right OK", "Left caution", "Ceiling caution", "Step ahead", "Stop".

4. High-Risk Site Exception

On sites that fall under the following, two-person carry is mandatory:

• Glass floor
• Marble, tile or other high-value materials nearby
• Display or fixture dense areas
• Sites with many workers from other companies

Bring in only after protection and passage confirmation are complete.

5. Role of Person in Charge

Before step-ladder bring-in, the person in charge shall confirm:

• Bring-in route is secured
• Presence or absence of contact risk
• Other companies’ traffic flow

Do not allow carrying when confirmation is insufficient.

Detailed Procedures and Methods

Please refer to the following links.

Step-ladder carrying and handling (Procedure)

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