Ladders Davit Systems - Fall Protection Services Ltd ladder fall protection

Fixed ladders are usually formed from steel or aluminium and are put in place to provide access to places of work (internally or externally). It is vital that they are inspected to ensure the safety of workers, regardless of their location and whether they provide access to rooftops, plants, or silos. 

Inspections ensure that installations of Ladders Davit Systems are still compliant with current legislation as well as checking for damage, corrosion, or loose fittings. 

They will also check for items that may present an obvious hazard, such as slips, trips, falls, or impact damage. As part of any ladder inspection, the fixings are checked to ensure they remain secure; if there are self-closing gates at the head of the ladder, these should also be inspected to ensure.

All of the following British standards apply to fixed ladders: BS 4211, BS 5395 & BS EN 14122.

 Ladder restraint ties are typically installed discreetly adjacent to or beneath windows on the outside of buildings. When used in conjunction with a ratchet strap to restrain the Davit Systems, they provide a safe means of securing a ladder for short-duration tasks such as window cleaning, making them a perfect addition to temporary ladders to maximise safety. 

Ladder ties require a regular visual inspection, combined with a physical pull test, to determine the suitability of the fixing. The duty holder should be aware that inspections are required every 12 months to avoid the risk of people being injured. 

All of the following British standards apply to ladder ties:: PUWER and BS EN 8539.