‘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
Ladder fall: £850k fine after window installer breaks knee cap
April 11, 2018
A window installer fell three metres from an unsecured ladder, breaking his knee cap, an investigation has found. The accident Read More
Window fitter had fatal fall from unsecured ladder, court hears
November 10, 2016
A Southampton window installation company has been fined after a worker suffered fatal head injuries following a fall from a Read More
Companies sentenced after worker sustains permanent spinal injuries
June 8, 2015
A school operator and a cleaning contractor have been sentenced following an incident in April 2013 in which a worker Read More
Worker’s death uncovers “appalling state” of ladders
February 19, 2015
An investigation into the death of a worker installing guttering at a home in Llandudno found he was using an Read More
Are you scared of working at heights?
February 16, 2015
Falls from height are associated with more fatal and major/specified injuries to workers than any other kind of injury. In Read More