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Ladders, Step Ladders or Combination Ladders

  • Ladders CAN be used for access.
  • Ladders CAN be used to work from.
  • Ladders are LEGAL.

The Working at Height Regulations (WAHR) 2005 do not ban ladders. Ladders can be used where a risk assessment shows other equipment is not appropriate because of the low risk and short duration of the task.

You can find out more information about ladder use and safety in our health and safety section.

Scroll down the list below to compare the types of ladder available to hire. The maximum working height stated gives an appropriate maximum overhead task height based on HSE advice (standing on first step down on a stepladder with a top handrail. On the fourth rung down down on a ladder).

Approx. Max. Task Height Image Product range description
up to 4.4m Stepladders with Side Handrails Stepladders with Side Handrails - 4 sizes available
Lightweight aluminium platform steps, wide steps and base, high top support handrails.
up to 4.4m Fibre Glass Stepladders Fibre Glass Stepladders - 4 sizes available
For working in areas with electrical hazards, wide steps and base, high top support handrails.
up to 4.7m Multi-Purpose Ladder Multi-Purpose Ladder
A folding aluminium ladder that can be used in four ways. As a single ladder, ladder with stand off, stepladder or trestle steps.
up to 8m   Fibre Glass Combination Ladder
For working in areas with electrical hazards, can be used in four differenet modes:
Free Stamding Steps
Free Standing Extension Ssteps - approx. max. task height 6m
3 part Ladder - approx. max. task height 8m
Trestle Steps
up to 10.6m Combination Ladders Combination Ladders - 6 sizes available
Versatile aluminium combination ladders can be used in four different modes:
Free Standing Steps
Free Standing extension Steps - approx. max. task height 7m
3 part Ladder - approx. max. task height 10.6m
Trestle Steps - trestle height 4.14m
up to 11.3m Aluminium Extension Ladder Ladders - double and triple aluminium extending
Heavy duty but lightweight, class 1 (suitable for work use).
n/a Roof Ladder Roof Ladders / Crawler - single or double
Lightweight aluminium with rollers and ridge hook.
Single length - 4.5m, Double length up to 5.9m.