England · Statutory guidance
Protection from falling, collision and impact: Approved Document K
Guidance covering stairs, ladders, ramps, guarding and protection from collision and impact.
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- 2013 edition; publisher updates on source page
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Safe access for cleaning windows etc.
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if the ladder is not more than 6m long.
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c. Provide access equipment such as suspended cradles or travelling ladders, with attachments for
safety harnesses (see Diagram 9.3).
d. Provide suitable anchorage points for safety harnesses (see Diagram 9.3) or abseiling hooks.
e. Provide walkways at least 400mm wide, either with guarding at least 1100mm high, or with
anchorages for sliding safety harnesses (see Diagram 9.3).
f. If the methods described in (a) to (e) are not possible, provide space for scaffold towers from
which glazed surfaces can be cleaned.
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Edition and local adoption determine which requirements apply. Use the publisher’s document for the complete clauses, diagrams and amendments.