Are there any specific height restrictions where the use of a ladder or step ladder, as a piece of access equipment, is not permitted?
The law does not state heights but clearly the selection of the most appropriate access equipment for a particular task is a requirement of the law. You also have a duty, where working at height cannot be avoided, to take suitable and sufficient measures to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable , any person falling a distance liable to cause personal injury. Work platforms, scaffolding, towers, all offer protection from a fall occurring and there are a multitude of access products available to solve many of the most common access problems. If you are in any doubt call one of our access specialists at Ladderstore on 01204 590 232 to discuss alternative and more suitable access solutions.
