Posted By Paul I am currently working on a project where the the ladder access to manholes is by means of steel rungs bolted to the inner concrete slab/wall. The distance from the face of the concrete slab to the outer rung is approx 35cm (350mm). I am questioning the civil dept that installed the rungs, as I consider the distance to be a hazard, for example maintenance personnel to enter / exit the manholes, as there feet may miss the rung and enter the area between rung and wall, causing them to loss their footing and fall. I am searching for guidance on this matter, but am unable to source such on my searches of various HSE website information sites. Does anyone have information on this issue that may be of help to me. Any information will be much appreciated Thanking you. Paul

Posted By Louis Coleiro Try also BS 5395-3:1985 this code of practice can help. regards louis