Work at Height Safety Ladder Compliance & Testing

Height Safety Ladder Inspection, Testing, Compliance & Maintenance

Employers and those in control of any work at height activities must make sure that any Height Safety equipment is properly maintained and inspected at least every 12 months. Our testing and inspection of ladders are conducted in accordance with PUWER 1998 and BS EN 795 & BS 7883 2019 standards.

Our highly skilled teams of operatives not only test and inspect your fall protection and access systems; they will also thoroughly check that the installed systems are suitable for your users’ maintenance requirements, check correct PPE is used and discuss if any additional training is needed for the users.

Using specialist equipment that is regularly checked and calibrated our engineers test/inspect all of your working at height assets to ensure they’re safe and compliant in accordance with the latest relevant standards.

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Portable, Temporary and Step Ladders

Temporary ladders are ladders that are used for short duration tasks, although a risk assessment should be undertaken to find out whether this is the best method of access for the task or a more suitable access solution could be found.

There are many regulations that are applicable to temporary ladders, Altus Safety follow PUWER and The Working Height Regulations.

All of the following British standards apply to temporary ladders:

BS 1129 Specification for portable timber ladders, steps, trestles and lightweight stagings

BS 2037 Specification for portable aluminium ladders, steps, trestles and lightweight stagings

BS EN 131 Ladders (Specification for terms, types, functional sizes; Specification for requirements, testing, marking; User instructions; Single or multiple hinge-joint ladders)

Ladder Ties

Often used with temporary ladders, ladder ties remain a critical fixture when ensuring short duration tasks are performed safely. Ladder ties can be put under a lot of strain and if not tested correctly could result in a preventable situation.

Ladder ties require a minimum inspection time of 12 months. Our team at Altus Safety use specialist equipment to make sure your safety ladders and other height safety equipment are compliance in accordance with the latest relevant standards.

Fixed ladders

Fixed Ladders will need to be inspected at least every 12 months. Employers also have a responsibility to ensure that all work equipment provided is used only by people who have received instruction and training.

An inspection is recommended every 12 months for compliance and to satisfy any insurer if a problem was to occur. Although inspections should be undertaken as and when any changes to the working environment happen before this time if you see any signs of loose or missing fixtures, corrosion or rust, broken fittings or items of equipment not working as they should.

All of the following British standards apply to fixed ladders:

BS 4211:2005+A1:2008 – Specification for permanently fixed ladders.

BS 5395-3:1985 – Code of Practice for the design of industrial type stairs, permanent ladders and walkways.

BS EN 14122 – Safety of machinery. Permanent means of access to machinery. Working platforms and walkways.

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Our engineers are approved and experienced and familiar with the full range of the products and manufacturers found in the UK, including MSA Latchways and mansafe systems, so you can rely on Altus Safety to ensure that all equipment is fully compliant and ready to use next time it’s needed.

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If any repairs or improvements are needed to your equipment we will provide you with a clear, easy to understand, detailed report and estimate.

Should a minor repair be needed that our engineers are able to complete in the same visit, our team will contact you to agree the works whilst we are still on site – avoiding the need for costly additional visits.

Featured Case Studies

IKEA

Client: IKEA
Site Name: 19 Stores & Distribution Centres
Value: £700,000
Sector: Retail
Solutions Provided: Freestanding Guardrail, Horizontal Safety Systems, Fixed Access Ladders, Stepover Platforms Walkway, Skylight Protection
John Lewis & Partners

Client: John Lewis & Partners
Site Name: Herbert Parkinson
Value: £135,000
Sector: Retail
Solutions Provided: Horizontal Safety Systems, Freestanding Guardrail, Stepover PlatformsAluminium Walkways, Fixed Access Ladders, Access Hatch, Fixed Guardrail
BAE Systems

Client: BAE Systems
Site Name: BAE Systems - Barrow-in-Furness
Value: £148,000
Sector: Industrial
Solutions Provided: Aluminium Walkways, Fixed Ladders, Fixed GuardrailHorizontal Safety Systems
ALDI

Client: ALDI
Site Name: 9 Distribution Centres
Value: £500,000
Sector: Retail
Product Details: Guardrail, Horizontal Safety Systems, Fixed Access Ladders, Stepover Platforms, Walkway, Skylight Protection
KINGSTON UNIVERSITY

Client: Kingston University
Site Name: Multiple Campus
Value: £93,000
Sector: Education
Product Details: Fixed Access Ladders, Access Gantry Systems, Stepover Platforms, Horizontal Safety Systems, Freestanding Guardrail, Skylight Protection.
FINSBURY TOWER

Client: mace
Site Name: Finsbury Tower, London
Value: £21,000
Sector: Commercial
Product Details: Davit Arms & Davit Sockets
JOHNNY WALKER

Client: BAM
Site Name: Johnny Walker Experience
Value: £25,000
Sector: Leisure
Product Details: Abseiling Anchors, Ladder Ties & Ladder Restraints, Horizontal Safety Systems, Fixed Access Ladders, Stepover Platforms Walkway, Skylight Protection
HINKLEY POINT

Client: Premier Modular
Site Name: Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station
Value: £180,000 Sector: Infrastructure
Product Details: Freestanding Guardrail, Horizontal Safety Systems, Fixed Access Ladders, Anti Slip Roof Walkways
ROYAL ARSENAL

Client: Berkeley Group
Site Name: Royal Arsenal Riverside
Value: £68,000 Sector: Residential
Product Details: Davit Arms & Davit Sockets, Freestanding Guardrail
BRISTOL CITY FOOTBALL CLUB

Client: Bristol City Football Club
Site Name: Bristol City Football Club - Training Ground
Value: £7,000 Sector: Sport
Product Details: Horizontal Safety Systems
AQUATICS CENTRE

Client: KIER
Site Name: Manchester Aquatics Centre
Value: £96,000
Sector: Retail
Product Details: Aluminium Walkways, Fixed Guardrail