Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR)

Working at Height & Ladder Safety Checker

Verify whether ladder use is legally permissible for short-duration tasks or if alternative access equipment is required under WAHR 2005.

Height Access Verdict

LADDER / STEP-LADDER PERMISSIBLE

Short Duration Access Approved

Task meets criteria for ladder use under WAHR 2005 provided pre-use checks are completed, feet are secured on firm level ground, and a 3-point contact is maintained.