| Rules, Regulations and Guidelines | |
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The use of portable ladders in the UK is generally controlled under a number of legal items including: |
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| Consumer Protection
Act 1987 (not viewable on-line but obtainable at www.hmso.gov.uk) |
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| General Product Safety Regulations 1994 |  |
| Health and Safety
at Work etc Act 1974 (not viewable on-line but obtainable at www.hmso.gov.uk) |
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| Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996 (CHSWR) | |
| Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 | |
| Manual Handling Regulations 1992 | |
| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations 1992 | |
| Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations(PUWER) 1998 | |
| Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 | |
| Temporary Work at Height Directive (TWAH) | |
| Other related legislation: | |
| Electricity
at Work Regulations 1989 |
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| Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 | |
| Shipbuilding and Ship repairing Regulations
1960 (not viewable on-line but obtainable at www.hmso.gov.uk) |
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| Docks Regulations 1980 (not viewable on-line but obtainable at www.hmso.gov.uk) |
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| Offshore Installations and Wells (Design & Construction etc.) Regulations 1996 |