Ladder Safety
Do the new Work at Height Regulations 2005 ban the use of ladders?
Height Regulations 2005
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 do not ban the use of ladders. 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, and short duration of the task or considerations of where the work is located.
HSC accepts the practicalities of the use of ladders for work at height, and the fact that they are commonly used in a wide variety of situations.
Section 10 of Schedule 6 of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 states:
- Every ladder shall be used in such a way that - a secure handhold and secure support are always available to the user.
FREEHAND engineering sits comfortably within these guidelines:
- The FREEHAND system can only improve these common working practices.
- Ascend ladders, stepladders and towers with both hands - your tools are securely attached to your FREEHAND holsta.
- Unclip FREEHAND tools single-handed - keeping one hand securely in place.
- Transfer FREEHAND accessories directly to the mountE clipped and locked securely on your access equipment.
For further information please refer to http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/heightreg.htm#do
