Ladder Feet Colours and Classification

Ladders are often colour coded to provide a simple visual indication of their classification - Class 1 Ladders are commonly marked in black or blue, Class EN131 Ladders in green, (or yellow), and Class III Ladders are usually identified by the colour red. Colour identification is often used on the rubber feet of ladders and steps and/or attached user instructions and warning labels. It is a practice that has been on the wane in recent years and can no longer be a guarantee of the classification but can still be a useful visual guide in the workplace.