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Work Health and Safety (Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces) Code of Practice 2015
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Selecting ladders
If ladders are used they must be selected to suit the task to be undertaken. In doing this, you should consider the duration of the task, the physical surroundings of where the task is to be undertaken and the prevailing weather conditions.
Ladders should have a load rating of at least 120 kg and be manufactured for industrial use.