Industry Guidance

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

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

The price of a good telescopic ladder is inevitably higher than some of the cheap and unsafe products, but the cost to you and to your health will be much greater if an accident occurs because of using an inferior and unsafe ladder. Download PDF … [Read more...] about Telescopic Ladders Safety Guidance – Buying/Using/Maintaining

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 on the simple, sensible precautions they should take to keep people safe when using ladders and stepladders in the workplace. This will also be useful for employees and their … [Read more...] about Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders a Brief Guide INDG455

Introduction This brief guide describes what you, as an employer, need to do to protect your employees from falls from height. It will also be useful to employees and their representatives. Following this guidance is normally enough to comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR). You are free to take other action, except where the guidance says you must do … [Read more...] about Working at Height a Brief Guide INDG401