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Goodlad39826  
#1 Posted : 20 January 2012 12:17:57(UTC)
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Goodlad39826

Can anyone help? We have various vertical ladders that need to be inspected, not sure what needs to be included and what safety measure are required. Is there any guidance on this? Thank you for any help in advance
DaveDowan  
#2 Posted : 20 January 2012 14:18:57(UTC)
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DaveDowan

HI Goodlad the BS is BS 4211:2005, Also take a look at http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/heightreg.htm Dave
redken  
#3 Posted : 20 January 2012 14:59:57(UTC)
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redken

from the link: They require that ladders should only be considered where a risk assessment has shown that the use of other more suitable work equipment is not appropriate because of the low risk Surely more suitable equipment is always appropropriate?
Thomo  
#4 Posted : 20 January 2012 15:58:33(UTC)
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Thomo

Hi HSE/ Guidance/ ladder web page Falls Ladders Pre User check PDF's Safe use of ladders for employers Top tips for ladder and stepladders Working at regs 2005 Then take a look at working at height safety asso page: www.wahsa.org.uk/ guiance of rescue at high and working at height awareness syllabus That should be more than enough. Any problems mail me. Cheers Ian
Goodlad39826  
#5 Posted : 20 January 2012 16:19:38(UTC)
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Goodlad39826

Hi Thomo thanks for that, much appreciated.
grim72  
#6 Posted : 23 January 2012 08:47:23(UTC)
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grim72

I've just sent you a PM with some info which might be of use to you. G
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