The Ladder Association has welcomed the decision by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) not to change the Work at Height Regulations (WAHR) following HSE’s completion of the review recommended by Professor Ragnar Lofstedt. In particular, the Association has welcomed the introduction of the
HSE In New Rational Approach to Ladder Regulations
Whilst the Health & Safety Executives focus on ladder safety may have improved accidents the Work at Height regulations implemented in 2005 have led to confusion and costly interpretations that are suffocating British industry and not necessarily improving safety. In March 2011, the
HSE ‘Ladder Exchange’ Ended on 31 December
The UK Health & Safety Executive's - HSE Ladder Exchange programme, under which ladder owners can get their ladders checked and if necessary replaced at heavily discounted prices, came to a close on the 31st December. The HSE said that ladders with missing rungs and bent sides are among those
TB Davies Ready To Roll Out HSE Ladder Exchange Scheme
Ladder manufacturer and distributor TB Davies is working closely with the HSE as a primary partner to take thousands of dodgy ladders out of the market place in a new Ladder Exchange campaign. Running through its national network of resale partners the company is offering to take old or damaged
TB Davies Ready To Roll Out Latest HSE Ladder Exchange Scheme
Ladder manufacturer and distributor TB Davies is working closely with the HSE as a primary partner to take thousands of dodgy ladders out of the market place. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Press Release) - Sep 03, 2009 - Ladder manufacturer and distributor TB Davies is working closely with the HSE as a
HSE Warns Employers To Safeguard Employees Working At Height
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning employers to ensure they take proper precautions to prevent employees from falling from height. This warning follows HSE's prosecution of a Coventry company after an employee dislocated two fingers, fractured his left wrist and injured his eye
e-Learning Tool For HSE W-A-I-T Programme Launched
The HSE is about to launch an e-learning tool aimed at the occasional user of access equipment. WAIT will help you choose the safest type of access equipment, if you need to work at height. It is especially useful if you are self employed or a manager or supervisor of a small or medium sized
HSE Launches Dangers of Falls From Vehicles Campaign
February sees the re-launch of a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) campaign that warns about the dangers of falls from vehicles. This type of incident involving workplace transport is a major cause of injuries and costs industry over £35 million each year. The campaign will highlight the many cost