Posted By Frank Hallett Hi Simon First - congrats on removing the immediate problem by sending the steps back as unsuitable thus demostrating immediate understanding of, and compliance with the WaH Regs. As for the Bs v the EN; have you asked BSI? Frank Hallett

Posted By Karen Wilson On the subject of ladders/steps, can anyone provide me with the appropriate legislation reference detailing where domestic grade ladders/steps cannot be used within the workplace? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Don't know if this is of general interest:- The British Standards for UK ladders are - BS 2037 - applies to metal ladders (Class 1 and Class 3) BS EN131 - applies to metal and timber ladders BS 1129 - applies to timber ladders EN131 has been recently adopted as a European-wide standard ( known in the UK as BS EN131 ). Also Came across this reference for EN14183:2003 http://standards.mackido...andards24_view_3423.html Title of Standard Step stools ISBN 058043201 7 Date of Publication 24/12/03 Approx Pages 18 Description Step stools, Chairs, Ladders, Furniture, Seating, Portable, Stability, Dimensions, Performance, Mechanical testing, Trading standards, TSS Cross references EN719, EN729-1, EN729-2, EN729-3, EN729-4, EN12526, EN131-1, EN131-2, prEN131-3, EN438-1, ISO 4586-1:1987 International Equiv (If Applicable ) EN14183:2003 Replaces Standards : BS7377:1994 Committee Ref B/512