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Life span of wooden ladders
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#1 Posted : 04 February 2002 11:00:00(UTC)
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Posted By John Taylor Anyone know of a legal or other statement on the life span of wooden ladders, or their relationship to work equipment supplied by an employer in respect of their use. Regards John T
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#2 Posted : 05 February 2002 12:25:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ken Taylor I'm not aware of any published life-expectancy. It probably depends upon the nature of the wood, construction, storage and use. Regular inspection and records are called for and the old ladder register principle is still a good one.
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#3 Posted : 05 February 2002 13:43:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ian Hutchings As far as I am aware ladders are mentioned in the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996. As mentioned previously a pre-work inspection routine should be instigated. Ian
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