Alison Thewliss MP hosted the virtual event where the No Falls Foundation laid out its ambitions for its upcoming No Falls Charter. The initiative embodies best practices allowing organisations to review their processes and prevent falls from height. Peter Bennett OBE, Chair of the Foundation, highlighted the scale of the problem, explaining there are estimated to be 10 … [Read more...] about Parliamentary Launch of No Falls Charter Initiative
Industry Guidance
Ladder Association Code of Practice
The Ladder Association has played an important part in the development of the current ladder standards and welcomes the opportunity to introduce clarity around the standards and what you need to know. Link to PDF … [Read more...] about Ladder Association Code of Practice
LA455 Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders – a brief guide
LA455 is a completely revised document for assessing risks when using Ladders and Stepladders. It supersedes the previous Brief Guide INDG455 from the Health & Safety Executive, UK. Ladders and stepladders are not banned under health and safety law. In fact they can be a sensible and practical option for low-risk, short- duration tasks. This guidance is for employers … [Read more...] about LA455 Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders – a brief guide
Updated Safety Guidance Portable Ladders
The Ladder Association has played an important part in the development of the current ladder standards and welcomes the opportunity to introduce clarity around the standards and what you need to know. … [Read more...] about Updated Safety Guidance Portable Ladders
Portable Ladders Safety Guidance – EN131
The changes will help to improve the safety of ladders and also make buying the right ladder much simpler. BS EN 131* – the single British & European product standard covering all types of portable ladders (step, extending and combination) has been substantially revised. When a European Standard, or Euro Norme (EN) has been agreed and ratified, all CEN member countries … [Read more...] about Portable Ladders Safety Guidance – EN131
