What does UK law say about ladder use?
WAHR 2005 — ladder as last resort; inspection before use; secure footing; three-point contact; competent persons
Common causes of ladder accidents
unsecured base, defective rungs, overloading, wrong angle, wet/icy conditions, wrong ladder for height
Who is at highest risk?
Construction, maintenance, telecoms, utilities, retail (high shelving)
How is a ladder accident claim valued?
Depends on injury — see our related guide, /back-injury-at-work, /head-injury-at-work
What if the ladder was faulty?
PUWER 1998 maintenance duty
What if you were not trained in ladder safety?
WAHR 2005 competency requirement
Sources
- : Work at Height Regulations 2005
- PUWER 1998
- HSE Ladder safety guidance