Ladder Safety
Publications
Safe use of ladders and stepladders 
(476KB) pub 10/05
This guidance will help employers to select the right ladder for the right job. It also provides guidance on how to use and maintain your ladder in order to avoid accidents.
Portable ladders and stepladders (158KB) pub 03/11 (Rev 03-12)
This information sheet focuses on the safe use of portable ladders and stepladders. By following the information in this 8 step guide it can help to ensure that you, and your employees do not have any accidents.
A toolbox talk on leaning ladder and stepladder safety (360KB) pub 10/05
Ladders are involved in more falls from height than any other kind of work equipment. This toolbox talk can be used to help improve the competence of workers using ladders and stepladders across all industry sectors.
Top tips for ladder and stepladder safety (56KB) pub 10/05
This small pocket card provides handy tips for the set-up and safe use of leaning ladders and stepladders.
HSE Falls From Height Microsite
A lot of useful information can also be found on the HSE Falls From Height Microsite:
