Where would i find the H&S guidelines for using access ladders

Calahonda52

I have attached a picture of the type in mind, I was 30' or so up one yesterday but backed out at the final step onto the roof as I thought it a bit tricky, in part due to the fact that a few lesser black backed gulls thought I was trespassing, may have been a nest site

So anyone any thoughts on what kit is required and more to the point do I need some sort of safe card to negotiate such ladders.

I see references on line to three points of contact which suggests using the second hand to move some sort of hook. I have a full harness but not the hook
Thanks as always

Am NOT looking for advice, just the law

Metric Tensor

I'm afraid I don't know the law with respect to what is required for certain locations and traffic types but I do know that BS4211 is the appropriate code for the ladder itself and the entire unit should be CE Marked assuming it was installed since CE Marking came into existence.

I also believe, although I can't find a reference, that there's a colour coding process for the rungs of the ladder to show the maximum load they can handle.

shane b

There are a number of these ladders at the place I work. you don't need a harness or fall restraint to climb them but there should be a swing gate at the top to stop a fall backwards. Try this link
www.safetyatheight.ie/Guides/ISHA%20Guide%204%20Rev%200.pdf

Calahonda52

Thanks shane for that.
There is no swing gate and its a bit tricky in the sense that you stand on a parapet before dropping down onto the roof so with the two gulls looking like they were going to have a go at me I decided discretion was best part of valour anyway.
Its on at the corner of a building and its seven floors up if you mis-stepped off the parapet [ plenty height for 2.5 inward turns, with a pike and maybe a few twists!]
Next time will bring a harness I have and the sawn off pump action!
Thanks again, much obliged.