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Protection from falling, collision and impact: Approved Document K

Guidance covering stairs, ladders, ramps, guarding and protection from collision and impact.

Stairs & circulation
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O N L I N E V E R S I O N K5 Safe access for cleaning windows etc. .4 See para 9.1b(i) Window m 6 n a h t e r o m t o N 75˚ Suitable firm level surface in a safe place Special safety features are not necessary if the ladder is not more than 6m long. DDiiaaggrraamm 99..22 LLaaddddeerrss aa mmaaxxiimmuumm ooff 66mm lloonngg 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. Building Regulations 2010 AAAApppppppprrrroooovvvveeeedddd DDDDooooccccuuuument K, 2013 edition 45 OOO NNN LLL III NNN EEE VVV EEE RRR SSS III OOO NNN

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