SCHEDULE 6REQUIREMENTS FOR LADDERS

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Every ladder shall be used in such a way that—

a

a secure handhold and secure support are always available to the user; and

b

the user can maintain a safe handhold when carrying a load unless, in the case of a step ladder, the maintenance of a handhold is not practicable when a load is carried, and a risk assessment under regulation 3 of the Management Regulations has demonstrated that the use of a stepladder is justified because of—

i

the low risk; and

ii

the short duration of use.