What is BS EN 131-3 - Marking and user instructions for ladders about?

BS EN 131-3 is the third part of the BS EN 131 series of the standards that advises on the safe use of ladders covered by the scope of BS EN 131-1 and fulfilling the requirements of BS EN 131-1, BS EN 131-2 and, for single or multiple hinged-joint ladders, BS EN 131-4, for telescopic ladders BS EN 131-6, and for mobile platform ladders BS EN 131-7. BS EN 131-3 help in preventing any injuries to the users while working with the ladder.

Who is BS EN 131-3 - Marking and user instructions for ladders for?

BS EN 131-3 on ladders is useful for:

Ladder manufacturer
Ladder distributor

Why should you use BS EN 131-3 - Marking and user instructions for ladders?

Ladder safety is something that anyone working at height should have a basic knowledge of Ladder safety is important because improper usage of ladders can cause serious injuries. BS EN 131-3 provides safety markings and users instructions that will ensure safe work practice. The instruction provided by BS EN 131-3 will prevent any serious injuries to the users. BS EN 131-3 provides repair, maintenance, and storage advice that ensures inspection and looking for any damage and repair them which will prevent future injuries.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN 131-3 cancels and replaces BS EN 131-3:2007.

The main changes are as follows:

Clear distinction between provisions for safety marking on the ladder and user instructions
Specification of basic safety signs in accordance with BS ISO 3864-2 and supplementary safety information symbols
Requirements for combination ladders, extending ladders, hinge-joint ladders, telescopic ladders, and mobile ladders with platform added

BS EN 131-3:2018

Ladders - Marking and user instructions

Current, Under Review

Published:

28 Feb 2018