October 27, 2023
Experts have warned that unsafe and potentially dangerous ladders are being sold online after a study found 70% failed to meet minimum safety requirements. Read More
June 30, 2022
New research by the Ladder Association has raised serious concerns that unsafe and potentially dangerous ladders are being sold to unsuspecting consumers in the UK. Many of these ladders appear fit for purpose and some are even reported to display fake labelling, giving customers false assurance. Read More
April 27, 2022
A jam and preserve manufacturer has been prosecuted after a worker sustained multiple fractures after falling from a ladder. Read More
December 8, 2021
Montracon Limited has been fined for safety breaches after a worker suffered head injuries after falling from a stepladder. Read More
July 29, 2021
The Ladder Association and the HSE have jointly produced new guidance, which replaces the HSE Guidance Document INDG455 of the same name. Read More
June 14, 2021
Southend High School for Boys Academy Trust has been sentenced after a worker fell from a ladder. Read More
May 28, 2020
A London-based relocation and refurbishment company has been fined after a worker was seriously injured when he fell from height. Read More
December 19, 2019
A Northamptonshire painting and decorating employer has been sentenced after an employee sustained serious, life changing injuries after falling from height. Read More
September 9, 2019
Falls from height account for a significant proportion of workplace and at-home serious and fatal accidents in many countries around the world. In this article Andrew Sharman argues that we must to engage, encourage and empower workers to think differently about how they perceive risks in the workplace. Read More
July 19, 2019
Ladder Association responds to recent ORR prosecution. Read More