Section 26(4) in The Dock Workers (Safety, Health And Welfare) Regulations, 1990
(4)Fixed hold ladders shall be maintained in good repair and shall comply with the following provisions:--(a)the ladders shall be at least 30 centimetres between their up-rights and leave free footroom of at least 12 centimetres behind the ladder:(b)the rungs shall be so fastened that they cannot till, and the intervals between rungs shall not exceed 30 centimetres;(c)the rungs shall afford an adequate handhold;(d)the ladders shall be sufficiently long; and(e)a suitable landing platform shall be provided for every six metres length or fraction thereof.
