LadderLock by Ladder Lock

Product Information

For extension ladders, Larsen says to extend the ladder three feet above the roof or work platform to make it easier to climb up onto your workspace.

No more than 50mm of exposed rung should be visible when the guard is tight to one side of the ladder. Other Controls Working at heights is dangerous. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 161 people died from work-related ladder falls in 2020, with 22,710 injuries. Roofing carries one of the highest risks. That’s why Mike Larsen, owner of Larsen Roofing, takes ladder safety so seriously. Sturdy and secure, this aluminium ladder is the perfect option for anyone looking for a sleek and simple loft ladder. With nine treads and the standard maximum load weight of 150kg, this ladder is a DIY dream.

Background

Within buildings, where fixed ladders are used to access internal plant, equipment and various levels within the

Where unauthorised access has been gained the result is often a fall from height. This can cause life changing injuries and fatalities are not uncommon. There are several things to consider when shopping for a good loft ladder. To start, you’ll want to look at the size of the ladder you need. You’ll need to know the measurements from floor-to-floor and floor-to-hatch, the storage measurements, and the loft opening measurements. Guards will need to be matched to certain ladders and not used on others ie a narrow guard is only suitable for a narrow ladder and if used on a wide ladder sufficient rung width could be exposed to allow the ladder to be climbed. Before assembling the ladder itself it is just as important to make sure the area you are working in is as safe and secure as possible . This is easily done by observing a few basic factors.Other standard variants of our Ladderguard include our ‘ships ladder’ guard which is designed for slightly angled ladders with BS EN 12811-1:2003 Temporary works equipment- Part 1: Scaffolds - Performance requirements and general design Whilst signage is appropriate, this is a low level of control and unlikely in itself to deter children. Number of access points onto the scaffold – including the number of levels within an occupied or accessible building that lead onto the scaffold.