Unsafe and potentially dangerous ladders are being sold online – experts have warned
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
‘80% of telescopic ladders sold online fail safety regulations’
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
Manufacturing company fined after worker falls from ladder whilst installing security camera
April 27, 2022
A jam and preserve manufacturer has been prosecuted after a worker sustained multiple fractures after falling from a ladder. Read More
Trailer manufacturing company fined £172k after worker fell from height
December 8, 2021
Montracon Limited has been fined for safety breaches after a worker suffered head injuries after falling from a stepladder. Read More
Safe use of ladders and stepladders
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
School fined after worker injured in fall from ladder
June 14, 2021
Southend High School for Boys Academy Trust has been sentenced after a worker fell from a ladder. Read More
£1.1m fine after ladder fall
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
‘Put ladder training at the top of the height safety agenda’, says Ladder Association after worker permanently paralysed
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
Working at height: ‘People simply don’t see the risks’
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
‘Put ladder training at the top of the height safety agenda’
July 19, 2019
Ladder Association responds to recent ORR prosecution. Read More