A recent post from HSE (see link, below), illustrates how falls from height are currently the third highest cause of fatal injury in the food and drink industry, comprising 20% of fatal accidents. They reported that: In the above industry, an analysis of 150 falls from height accidents investigated by HSE over three years outlined the below working areas as being … [Read more...] about Ground Cue – Injury Saving Innovations from TB Davies
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Ladder Association welcomes simplified HSE ladder guidance
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’s revised and simplified guidance: INDG455 ‘Safe use of ladders and step … [Read more...] about Ladder Association welcomes simplified HSE ladder guidance
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 Government established an Independent Review of Health and Safety legislation to make … [Read more...] about HSE In New Rational Approach to Ladder Regulations
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 that have been scrapped during the programme. Peter Brown, HSE, said; "We've … [Read more...] about HSE ‘Ladder Exchange’ Ended on 31 December
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 ladders in part exchange for complaint and safe new access equipment.Ladder and … [Read more...] about TB Davies Ready To Roll Out HSE Ladder Exchange Scheme
