Ladders are an incredibly useful and versatile tool that are perfect for a wide range of uses in different settings – however, they aren’t without their risks. Falls from height are the most common kind of workplace fatality, many of which involve a ladder. Even to the most experienced user, ladders can still be the cause of a dangerous accident.

There are multiple helpful ladder workplace safety guides available from organisations such as HSE and The Ladder Association. If you’re looking for a condensed and easy to follow guide on safely using ladders in the workplace, you’re in the right place! More...

We've all been in the situation where your ladder may be slightly too short for the task you're carrying out. So, what do you do in this situation? The first thought would be to add something beneath the ladder, or to use it on a raised platform. For example, if you have a scaffold tower you may think about setting it up on the platform to extend the reach of your ladder.

Unfortunately, this will do you more harm than good. Here's why it's a really bad idea to make your ladder taller using a platform...

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There are a few things you should do before using a ladder. You should firstly know how and when to use it, and then you must ensure that it is safe for use. 

In this blog, we'll run through some simple steps to ensure that your ladder works properly and effectively!

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You may know how to use a step ladder safely, but do you know how to carry a step ladder? In this blog, we'll explain how to carry a step ladder the right way so you can carry out your project with ease.

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When it comes to using scaffold towers on a highway, there's certain legislation that you need to adhere to. This is not only for your own safety but for the safety of the general public and passers-by. If anyone could whip up a scaffold tower and start using it, there'd be a whole lot of health and safety risks at play. The Highways Act 1980 states that regardless of whether a scaffold tower will be used long or short-term, a licence for the placement of it must be obtained from the Highway Authority. More...