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Ladders

Short, light jobs only: sound ladder, firm footing, tied or footed, 3 points of contact.

Key points

  • A ladder is for access and short, light work. For anything longer, use a platform, tower scaffold or MEWP.
  • Set leaning ladders at about 4 up to 1 out, on firm level ground. Tie them or have someone foot them.
  • The ladder or a handhold must reach at least 1 metre above the landing.
  • Check the ladder before every use. Take a damaged ladder out of service on the spot.
Know itLadder safety: what supervisors need to knowLadder safety for supervisors: when to use a ladder, the 4-to-1 rule, tying or footing, step ladder limits, fixed ladder cages and pre-use checks.Read the guide → Check itLadder safety checklistLadder checklist: right tool for the job, condition of stiles and rungs, firm footing, 4-to-1 angle, tie or footing, 1 m above landing and safe climbing.Open the checklist → Brief itToolbox talk: laddersFive-minute ladder toolbox talk: is a ladder the right tool, check it first, set it at 4 to 1, tie or foot it, and keep three points of contact.Use the toolbox talk →

All ladders resources

Guide

Ladder safety: what supervisors need to know

Wei Ling Chen · Oct 20, 2026
Checklist

Ladder safety checklist

Wei Ling Chen · Oct 20, 2026
Toolbox talk

Toolbox talk: ladders

Nurul Hidayah Binte Azman · Oct 20, 2026
Toolbox talk

Toolbox talk: ladder pre-use checks

Nurul Hidayah Binte Azman · Oct 20, 2026

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