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Using Ladders at Work

In order to use ladders safely at work and comply with the current legislation a fairly straightforward process has to be followed.

In essence there are four simple steps that you must take in order to use ladders safely at work...

Republic Take Steps

Republic (Retail) Ltd, a leading multi-branded fashion retailer, needed to find the most suitable steps for its retail stores as well as a simple and highly visible asset management system.

The solution... Individual store delivery of platform step ladders and mobile safety steps which were pre-fitted with Ladderstore’s ladder tagging system, Ladderlog

Prevention is Better than Cure

Myth... HSE has banned stepladders

Truth... Ladders are not banned in the workplace, if it’s right to use a ladder, use the right ladder and use it safely.

Whilst everyone may think they know how to use a ladder safely, when push comes to shove and a job needs doing quickly, then stretching beyond a safe reach, or failing to secure a ladder base can seem like minor points to overlook.

Ladder Inspection Survey Highlights Training Concerns

Ladder inspection survey Ladderstore Ladders and access equipment specialists Ladderstore have just completed a detailed look into how businesses manage the process of inspecting their ladders and access equipment. The results highlight some key training issues that the Working at Height training industry need to adddress.

Although recent HSE campaigns, such as 'Shattered Lives' seem to have got the message over that ladder inspections are important the understanding of what is required and what constitutes a detailed, visual ladder inspection lacks rigour and consistency.

City Response Limited

Ladder Log Safety Tagging System City Response Limited needed to increase the awareness among its staff of safe working at height practice and to meet the legislations requirements.

The solution... Ladder Log, a clear, visual, ladder safety tagging system which allows for the proper recording of ladder inspections providing an inspection audit trail. Ladder Log is a simple solution to logging, identifying and maintaining records on ladders and is straightforward to setup.

Ladder Log

Using Ladders at Work

Republic Take Steps

Prevention is Better than Cure

Ladder Inspection Survey Highlights Training Concerns

City Response Limited

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