Ladder Safety

Hewitt Ladders Taking safety very seriously Please take time to read below and make sure your access equipment is up to the job . If you need any advice please call us on 0116 2663304

On average 12 people a year die at work falling from ladders and over 1200 suffer major injuries. Ladders remain the most common agent involved and account for more than a quarter of all falls from height.

What do I need to know?

·         The law

·         Common causes of falls from ladders

·         Is a ladder right for the job?

·         Ladder pre-use checklist

The law

Work at Height Regulations 2005

The Work at Height Regulations (2005)^[1] came into force in April 2005. Employers have a duty to assess the risks, plan and supervise all workers who work at height. You will find guidance about the regulations in:

·         INDG 401 - The Work at Height Regulations 2005: a brief guide ^[2]

Topics include:

·         What is 'work at height'?

·         What the regulations cover

·         Do the rules apply to you?

·         What you must do as an employer

When can ladders be used?

Ladders can be used if after assessing the risks the use of more suitable work equipment is not justified because of the low risk and short duration.

Short duration is taken to be between 15 and 30 minutes depending upon the task.

Ladders can also be used for low risk work where there are features on the site that mean a ladder must be used.

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