Ladder safety guides.
Start with the inspection guide. Then choose the article for the ladder and the job in front of you.
Choose an illustrated guide.
Inspect your ladder before you climb
Work from the feet upwards. A missing rung, a loose fixing or a faulty lock is reason to take a ladder out of use.
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Use a stepladder at home
For a light job such as adjusting a curtain hook, make room to open the ladder fully and bring the task within easy reach.
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Set up a leaning or extension ladder
Check the angle, the upper support and how the ladder will be secured before anyone climbs.
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Change a combination ladder’s layout
A hinged ladder may have several approved positions. Check the instructions for your exact model before unfolding it.
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Spot electrical hazards before moving a ladder
A long ladder can reach a power line while it is being carried or raised, before anyone sets foot on a rung.
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Decide when a workplace needs a platform
Use this briefing for a stockroom, shop floor or maintenance site before assigning work at height.
Read illustrated guide →Check before each use.
Tick each item as you check it on the actual ladder. If anything is damaged or uncertain, stop and resolve it before climbing.