# The Work at Height Regulations 2005, Paragraph 10


Every ladder shall be used in such a way that—
(a) a secure handhold and secure support are always available to the user; and
(b) the user can maintain a safe handhold when carrying a load unless, in the case of a step ladder, the maintenance of a handhold is not practicable when a load is carried, and a risk assessment under regulation 3 of the Management Regulations has demonstrated that the use of a stepladder is justified because of—
(i) the low risk; and
(ii) the short duration of use.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/735/schedule/6/paragraph/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/work-at-height-regulations-2005/schedule-6/paragraph-10
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