Under the Working at Height Regulations 2005, employers must take a sensible and proportionate approach to managing risks when at height.
But what does this mean in practice?
Ladders and stepladders can be appropriate, but only when:
If the task involves extended work or significant risk, alternative access equipment should be considered.
The regulations require that anyone working at height must be either competent, or supervised by an individual who is.
Before using a ladder, a pre-use inspection must be carried out:
The following components should always be checked:
Even minor damage can lead to serious falls.
A ladder must only be used:
Ladders should be secured by:
Improper positioning remains one of the most common causes of ladder-related incidents.
Stepladders must:
Failure to maintain access equipment can result in enforcement action and potential prosecution.
Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of injury of workplace facilities in the UK.
At Raeburn Training, we deliver accredited and in-house training courses either at our premises, or in partnership with trusted third-party providers. The training we can offer includes:
Depending on the accreditation you require, training can be delivered:
If you or your team are interested in Working at Height or Access Equipment training, find out more information on the courses we run here.
Any questions and to book, please do not hesitate to get in touch with one of our team, here.
To find out more information on the ladder safety update, click here.
