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AS 1892.5:2020
[Current]Portable ladders, Part 5: Selection, safe use and care
This Standard sets out the minimum requirements and recommended safe practices for the selection, use and maintenance of portable ladders.
Published: 26/06/2020
Pages: 17
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Application
1.3 Normative references
1.4 Terms and definitions
2 Common guidelines
2.1 Principles
2.2 Handling of ladders
2.2.1 Care in handling and setup
2.2.2 Care during transport
2.3 Pitch angle
2.4 Footing
2.5 Top of ladder
2.6 Using a ladder to gain access
2.7 Climbing ladders
2.8 Ladders used near door openings
2.9 Working on ladders
2.10 Movement on ladders
2.10.1 Number of persons on a ladder
2.10.2 Number of ladders
2.11 Step ladders
2.12 Trestle ladders
2.13 Use of ladders to support working platforms
2.13.1 Self-supporting ladders
2.13.2 Non self-supporting ladders
2.13.3 Improper use
2.14 Use of fall arrest
2.15 Safety information
3 Metal ladders
3.1 Electrical hazards
3.2 Maintenance
3.3 Inspection
3.4 Tipping over, and other impact damage
3.5 Exposure to fire
3.6 Corrosive substances
3.7 Storage
4 Non-metallic ladders
4.1 Maintenance
4.2 Inspection
4.3 Tipping over, and other impact damage
4.4 Exposure to fire
4.5 Corrosive substances
4.6 Storage
5 Timber ladders
5.1 Electrical hazards
5.2 Hot conditions
5.3 Maintenance
5.4 Coating of stiles
5.5 Inspection
5.6 Tipping over, and other impact damage
5.7 Corrosive substances
5.8 Storage
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