The Ladder Association Shines a Spotlight on Ladder Safety on BBC Morning Live

The Ladder Association Shines a Spotlight on Ladder Safety on BBC Morning Live

The Ladder Association has taken a major step in promoting ladder safety, featuring on the BBC Morning Live show! This vital segment, now available to watch on BBC iPlayer, highlights the critical importance of using safe, compliant ladders.

The “Step Up to Safe Ladders” Campaign The segment delves into The Ladder Association’s ongoing campaign, “Step Up to Safe Ladders,” which aims to raise awareness about unsafe, non-compliant telescopic ladders being sold on online platforms. These products often claim to meet the current EN 131 safety standard but fail safety tests, putting users at serious risk.

What the Segment Covers – Here’s what you can expect when you tune in:

• Behind-the-Scenes Insights: Footage from the Test & Research Centre, filmed on 9 January, showcasing rigorous safety testing procedures.
• Interviews with Key Figures: Hear from John Darby, a Belgian electrician named Joffrey Bogemans, and The Ladder Association team as they share their expertise and experiences.
• Live Demonstrations: Watch safety tests that expose how ladders purchased from major online retailers like Amazon and eBay fail crucial strength tests.
• Joffrey’s Harrowing Story: Learn about Joffrey Bogemans’ personal experience, where a so-called compliant ladder catastrophically failed at a height of 4.5 meters, causing him severe injuries. His story underscores the life-changing consequences of unsafe equipment.

Why This Matters This segment is a must-watch for anyone concerned about safety standards in the industry, it serves as a wake-up call about the dangers of using non-compliant ladders and highlights the need for stricter accountability for online platforms selling these products. By bringing these issues to light, The Ladder Association is driving meaningful change to protect users and promote industry-wide safety.

Check Your Ladder’s Compliance Unsure if your ladders meet the necessary safety standards? Don’t take any chances. Contact us or reach out to The Ladder Association for guidance.

Together, we can make ladder safety a priority. Watch the segment today and join the conversation using #LadderSafety and #StepUpToSafeLadders.

Watch Now: Visit BBC iPlayer to see the full segment on ladder safety and The Ladder Association’s campaign.