The HSE Ladder Inspection Guidelines

eurosafesolutions The HSE Ladder Inspection Guidelines The Health and Safety Executive ( HSE ) offers expert guidance and safety requirements for when using and inspecting temporary and fixed ladders . Here's an overview of what is recommended by the HSE for inspecting the condition of ladders . Conducting a Pre - Use Check Before using any ladder , duty holders must ensure that it is both suitable for the tasks at hand and in a safe condition . Pre - use checks make sure that a ladder is safe to use and are for the immediate benefit of the ladder user . As a general rule , only use ladders that : Have no visible defects Have an up - to - date record of the detailed visual inspections carried out regularly by a competent person ✓ Are suitable for the intended use ✓ Have been maintained and stored in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions Detailed Inspections A detailed inspection should be undertaken by a competent person ( someone who has the necessary skills , knowledge , and experience to identify , assess , and control risks to health and safety ) . These should be undertaken at regular intervals as dictated by the competent person . General guidance is however , that inspections should not exceed a frequency of 12 months which is aligned with other height safety equipment . Equipment should be tagged accordingly and certificated under the provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 ( PUWER ) Should concerns be raised over a ladder's safety , these should be removed from service and an inspection arranged to investigate further . When carrying out an inspection , look for : Twisted , bent or dented stiles Damaged or worn ladder feet Missing or damaged tie rods Cracked , worn , bent or loose rungs Cracked or damaged welded joints , loose rivets or damaged stays eurosafesolutions.co.uk Fixed Ladder Safety Generally formed of steel or aluminium , fixed ladders provide access to places of work , both internally and externally . Wherever they are located , it is vital to ensure the safety of workers who use them . As part of the process , our engineers inspect fixed ladders , ensuring the installation is compliant with current legislation , checking for items that may present an obvious hazard . Eurosafe Solutions also offer temporary ladder inspection services , which is carried out by Ladder Association trained engineers . We inspect the ladders in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and following Ladder Association guidelines . To learn more about our ladder inspection services , please visit : https://www.eurosafesolutions.co.uk/service/inspection maintenance / ladders - steps - walkways - access - equipment inspection / fixed - ladder - temporary - ladder - ladder - ties - inspection / Our Services Include : Inspection & Maintenance Training & Education eurosafesolutions eurosafesolutions.co.uk Consultancy safety circlé® 19 Installation & Implementation Products & PPE Eurosafe Solutions Ltd. Unit 51b , Dorehouse Ind Est Orgreave Drive Sheffield S13 9NR 0114 250 7411 [email protected]