Safety Alert
Hooped ladders and the use of personal fall-arrest systems
Hooped ladders and the use of personal fall-arrest systems
- HSE
- Safety Alert
- CCID1-2012
- Personal Protective EquipmentWorking at Height
- Falls from height
- Working at height
- Fall protection equipmentLadder
- Risk assessment
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Summary
This HSE alert examines limitations of fixed hooped ladders and their interaction with personal fall-arrest systems. Hoops may compromise arrest equipment and users may strike the cage during a fall. Dutyholders are advised to review risk assessments and consider additional protection or alternative access; blanket hoop removal is not recommended.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Fall protection equipment; safety harness; fall arrest equipment.
Classifications: Ladder; ladders.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
CCID1-2012. Themes: personal protective equipment, working at height.