Sets out requirements for the design and manufacture of portable ladders from various materials and combinations of materials, such as metal, plastic, reinforced plastic, other composites, ceramics, timber and engineered wood.
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Objective
1.3 Application
1.4 Referenced documents
1.5 Definitions
1.6 Testing order and number of test specimens
1.7 Test reports
2 General requirements
2.1 Design and construction
2.2 Ratings
2.2.1 Duty rating
2.2.2 Load rating
2.2.3 Stability rating
2.3 Materials
2.3.1 General
2.3.2 Fibreglass
2.3.2.1 General
2.3.2.2 Reinforcements
2.3.2.3 Resin, filler and additives
2.3.2.4 Pigment
2.3.2.5 Special requirements
2.3.2.6 Product cure
2.3.2.7 Fabrication properties
2.3.2.8 Physical and mechanical properties
2.3.2.9 Accelerated weathering test procedures
2.3.2.10 Evaluation of surface appearance
2.3.2.11 Change in surface fibre appearance
2.3.2.12 Change in colour
2.3.2.13 Loss of gloss
2.3.2.14 Classification of weather resistance
2.4 Electrical properties
2.4.1 General
2.4.2 A.C. Dielectrical strength
2.4.3 D.C. Current leakage
2.5 Quality of manufacture and finish
2.5.1 General
2.5.2 Sharp edges
2.5.3 Fixings
2.5.4 Welds
2.5.5 Hollow sections
2.5.6 Fibreglass
2.6 Stiles
2.6.1 Design
2.6.2 Manufacture
2.7 Treads and rungs
2.7.1 Size and shape
2.7.2 Spacing
2.8 Markings and safety labels
2.8.1 Identification
2.8.2 Safety labels
2.8.3 Label requirements
2.9 Feet
3 Particular requirements for ladders configured as single ladders
3.1 Length
3.2 Distance between stiles
3.3 Performance
4 Particular requirements for ladders configured as extension ladders
4.1 Length
4.2 Extension of stile above top rung
4.3 Distance between stiles
4.4 Overlap
4.5 Stops
4.6 Fittings
4.6.1 Finish
4.6.2 Fixed hooks
4.6.3 Latching devices
4.6.4 Guide brackets
4.7 Lifting devices
4.7.1 General
4.7.2 Load
4.7.3 Rope
4.7.3.1 Rope for two-section ladders
4.7.3.2 Rope for ladders having three or more sections
4.7.4 Hauling systems
4.8 Performance
5 Particular requirements for ladders configured as stepladders
5.1 Length
5.2 Distance between stiles
5.3 Back legs
5.4 Spread between stiles and back legs
5.5 Bearing area of feet
5.6 Treads
5.7 Spreader
5.8 Top cap
5.9 Performance
6 Particular requirements for trestle ladders
6.1 Length
6.2 Spacing of cross-bearers
6.3 Distance between stiles
6.4 Spread between pairs of stiles
6.5 Spreader
6.6 Hinges
6.7 Cheek plates
6.8 Performance
7 Particular requirements for multipurpose ladders
7.1 Length
7.1.1 Where used as a single ladder
7.1.2 Where used as a stepladder
7.2 Distance between stiles
7.3 Angle between stiles
7.3.1 Where used as a stepladder
7.3.2 Where used as a work platform
7.4 Articulation
7.5 Performance
8 Particular requirements for other ladders
8.1 Scope of section
8.2 Requirements
9 Particular requirements for work platforms
9.1 Height
9.2 Length
9.3 Width
9.4 Supporting legs
9.5 Spacing of cross-bearers
9.6 Hinges and locks
9.7 Performance
10 Particular requirements for step stools
10.1 Length
10.2 Height
10.3 Stiles
10.4 Treads
10.5 Back legs
10.6 Distance between stiles
10.7 Spreader
10.8 Performance
Appendix A
A1 Physical and mechanical properties
A2 Typical physical properties
A3 Typical mechanical properties
A3.1 Dry
A3.2 Wet
A3.3 Elevated temperature
A3.4 Weathering
Appendix B
B1 Prerequisites for tests
B1.1 General
B1.2 Mounting
B1.3 Conditioning
B1.4 Number of samples
B2 Tests
B2.1 Scratch resistance
B2.2 Water immersion test
B2.3 Oven ageing test
B3 Criteria
B3.1 Scratch resistance
B3.2 Water immersion test
B3.3 Oven ageing test
Appendix C
Appendix D
D1 Scope
D2 Principle
D3 Apparatus
D4 Procedure
D5 Criteria
Appendix E
E1 Scope
E2 Principle
E3 Apparatus
E4 Procedure
E5 Calculation
E6 Criteria
Appendix F
F1 Scope
F2 Principle
F3 Apparatus
F4 Procedure for ladders with metal stiles
F5 Procedure for ladders with non-metal stiles
F6 Criteria for ladders with metal stiles
F7 Criteria for ladders with non-metal stiles
Appendix G
G1 Scope
G2 Principle
G3 Apparatus
G4 Procedure
G5 Criteria
Appendix H
H1 Scope
H2 Principle
H3 Apparatus
H4 Procedure for ladders with metal rungs
H5 Procedure for ladders with non-metal rungs
H6 Criteria ladders with metal rungs
H7 Criteria ladders with non-metal rungs
Appendix I
I1 Scope
I2 Principle
I3 Apparatus
I4 Procedure for ladders with metal rungs
I5 Procedure for ladders with non-metal rungs
I6 Criteria
Appendix J
J1 Scope
J2 Principle
J3 Apparatus
J4 Procedure for ladders with metal stiles
J5 Procedure for ladders with non-metal stiles
J6 Criteria for ladders with metal stiles
J7 Criteria for ladders with non-metal stiles
Appendix K
K1 Scope
K2 Principle
K3 Apparatus
K4 Procedure for ladders with metal stiles
K5 Procedure for ladders with non-metal stiles
K6 Criteria for ladders with metal stiles
K7 Criteria for ladders with non-metal stiles
Appendix L
L1 Scope
L2 Principle
L3 Apparatus
L4 Procedure
L5 Criteria
Appendix M
M1 Scope
M2 Principle
M3 Apparatus
M4 Procedure
M5 Criteria
Appendix N
N1 Scope
N2 Principle
N3 Apparatus
N4 Procedure
N5 Criteria
Appendix O
O1 Scope
O2 Principle
O3 Apparatus
O4 Procedure
O5 Criteria
Appendix P
P1 Scope
P2 Principle
P3 Apparatus
P4 Procedure
P5 Criteria
Appendix Q
Q1 Scope
Q2 Principle
Q3 Apparatus
Q4 Procedure
Q5 Calculation
Q6 Criteria
Appendix R
R1 Scope
R2 Principle
R3 Apparatus
R4 Procedure
R5 Calculation
R6 Criteria
Appendix S
S1 Scope
S2 Principle
S3 Apparatus
S4 Procedure for ladders with metal treads
S5 Procedure for ladders with non-metal treads
S6 Criteria for ladders with metal treads
S7 Criteria for ladders with non-metal treads
Appendix T
T1 Scope
T2 Principle
T3 Apparatus
T4 Procedure for ladders with metal treads
T5 Procedure for ladders with plastic reinforced treads
T6 Criteria
Appendix U
U1 Scope
U2 Principle
U3 Apparatus
U4 Procedure
U5 Criteria
Appendix V
V1 Scope
V2 Principle
V3 Apparatus
V4 Procedure
V5 Criteria
Appendix W
W1 Scope
W2 Principle
W3 Apparatus
W4 Procedure
W5 Criteria
Appendix X
X1 Scope
X2 Principle
X3 Apparatus
X4 Procedure for stepladders with metal stiles or back legs
X5 Procedure for stepladders with non-metal stiles or back legs
X6 Criteria for stepladders with metal stiles or back legs
X7 Criteria for stepladders with non-metal stiles or back legs
