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AS 1892.5:2020

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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
Table of contents
Cited references
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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
Bibliography
Amendment control sheet
AS 1892.5:2020
Amendment No. 1 (2021)
Correction amendment
Cited references in this standard
Content history
[Superseded]
DR AS 1892.5:2020

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