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H S E
LINKS
Using leaning ladders safely
Using stepladders safely
From experience
Good practice in pictures
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LADDER AND STEP SPECIFICATIONS
Below are listed the relevant specifications and the
appropriate materials that can be manufactured under them, also the weight
ratings are show for each.
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British Standard Class 1 Heavy Industrial Use
BS 2037 Aluminium
BS 1129 Wood
BS 7377 Step-stools
Duty rating 130kg (20.5 stone) - Maximum vertical
static load 175kg.(27.5 stone) |
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BS EN131 and EN131 (Previously Class 2) - Light Trade
Use
Glassfibre Wood Aluminium Steel
Duty rating 115kg (18 stone) - Maximum vertical static
load 150kg. (23.5 stone) |
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British Standard Class 3 Domestic DIY Use
BS 2037 Aluminium
BS 1129 Wood
Duty rating 95kg (15 stone) - Maximum vertical static
load 125kg.(19.5 stone)
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It is important that you choose the ladders that best fit your
needs. E.g. If you are a builder or tradesman you should use
Class 1 or BS EN131 products as per the HSE guidance.
Even if you are looking for home use ladders you may want to think about
buying equipment that at least meet the EN 131 standard. They will be safer,
last longer and probably work out more economical over the longer term.
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