This week (12th – 16th May 2025) is No Falls Week.

Now in its second year, this annual campaign aims to promote good height safety practices in British workplaces. Falls from height kill more workers in this country than any other type of accident, so it's crucial for employers and their staff to understand the risks that come with working at height and the steps that can be taken to mitigate said risks.

Falls from ladders are the most common type of fall from height in UK workplaces, so we at Ladders UK Direct take height safety very seriously indeed. In the spirit of No Falls Week, here's some advice to follow if you (or your employees) need to use a ladder while working...

More...

Whether you need to reach a top shelf or change a lightbulb, step stools are a super useful tool for when you just need a little extra height! Although step stools are commonplace in most professional and home settings, they are not without risk of injury. This blog will go over some of our top step stool safety tips so that you can stay safe next time you need to use one.  

 More...