Means of access to elevated areas shall be of an approved type, of sound construction, suitable for the purpose and shall be used in a safe manner.
5.3.2 Where the means of accesses of a mobile or portable type, it shall not be moved either mechanically or manually, whilst personnel are upon it, unless it is specifically designed and approved for lathe carriage of persons.
5.3.3 All accesses shall be kept clear of any loose articles e.g. tools, equipment, scaffold boards, etc. These shall be removed or securely lashed dove, prior to the means of access being moved.
5.3.4 Where personnel must transfer from/to the means of access or from/to the high structure, the arrangements at the point of transfer shall be such that personnel are not at risk whilst transferring.