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General

Organisations

Organisations are a way to group users and ladders together. A manager can be a member of more than one organisation.

  • Add a new organisation
  • Remove an organisation

Users

Ladders

Inspections

  • Complete an inspection
  • Resolve problems when a ladder fails an inspection

Resources

The following was taken from the Ladder Association's Code of Practice.

Legislation

Other regulations may also apply depending on the location and type of work being carried out.

Guidance

Standards

  • EN 131 Part 1 – Ladder terms, types, functional sizes
  • EN 131 Part 2 – Ladder requirements, testing, marking
  • EN 131 Part 3 – Ladder marking and user instructions
  • EN 131 Part 4 – Single or multiple hinge-joint ladders
  • EN 131 Part 6 – Telescopic ladders
  • EN 131 Part 7 – Mobile ladders with platform
  • EN 14183 – Step stools
  • BS 8634 – Portable roof ladders
  • BS 8539 - Code of practice for the selection and installation of post-installed anchors in concrete and masonry.

Ladders are not legally required to comply with these standards. However, doing so helps to demonstrate that a ladder is a safe product and safe work equipment, which is a requirement of both consumer and workplace law.

While BS 2037 and BS 1129, together with old versions of EN 131, have now been withdrawn, ladders that were made to these standards prior to their withdrawal may still be used whilst they remain in good condition and fit for use.

Additional References

In conjunction with the Ladder Association's Code of Practice, users should refer to the following:

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