Stampa pagina

Permanent vertical ladders: regulatory evolution, UNI EN ISO 14122, and emergency rescue management

OCCUPATIONAL HEALT AND SAFETY TRAINING FIELD

WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2026
10:00 - 11:00

SAFETY INTERACTION POINT – SWS

PAV. B – LANE B4

Edited by: SWS

Permanent vertical ladders are at the heart of significant regulatory developments, with new technical standards impacting the design, installation, and safe management of access to heights.
This session will provide an update on the key changes introduced by UNI EN ISO 14122-4 regarding access ladders for machinery, as well as the new national regulatory framework established by UNI 11962:2024. This latter standard governs permanent vertical ladders for buildings, infrastructure, and industrial plants, clarifying their scope of application, safety requirements, and design criteria.

In the first part, Sabatino Mandolese, an AIAS Academy trainer, will outline the major technical and regulatory changes, analyzing the differences between the two standards, the new developments introduced at both national and international levels, and their impact on worker safety.

The second part will feature Antonio Notaris, CEO of SWS Srl, who will delve into the topic of emergency rescue for operators on vertical ladders. By analyzing risk scenarios, operational procedures, and available solutions, the session will highlight the essential elements needed to ensure an effective rescue plan and mitigate the consequences of a potential fall or medical emergency while working at heights.

This event is aimed at RSPPs (Prevention and Protection Service Managers), HSE managers, installers, maintenance technicians, and safety professionals.

The Safety Interaction Point is an experiential stand dedicated to RSPPs and HSE professionals.
It features a small testing area where safety professionals can interact with personal protective equipment (PPE).
Organized in collaboration with PPE manufacturers, this initiative serves as a dynamic hub for experiencing safety firsthand.

The event is free to attend while places last.
To access, online registration for Safety Expo 2026 is mandatory
Register now