Ladder Safety Standards

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.

  • 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.

While BS 2037 and BS 1129, together with old versions of EN 131, have now been withdrawn, ladders that were made to these standards prior to their withdrawal may still be used whilst they remain in good condition and fit for use.