Working at height often requires the use of ladders and step ladders. Make sure you’re using them safely in the workplace by following the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines.

According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 8% of all non-fatal workplace injuries last year were falls from height.

Ladders are invaluable tools when working at height – whether working in a domestic, trade, or industrial setting, a ladder is a key piece of equipment. However, one common issue that many ladder users encounter is wobbliness.

A wobbly ladder can be extremely dangerous and should never be ignored. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons behind a wobbly ladder, and discuss how to address this issue to ensure the safety of yourself and others around you.

We strongly recommend you do not use a ladder on a scaffold. Read on to find out why.

Familiarising yourself with the relevant health and safety precautions before using a ladder is the most important way to prevent any injuries. What a lot of people might not realise is that the time spent working on a ladder can also impact the overall risk factor of a job; in fact, it can significantly increase the risk of an incident.

Read on to find out the maximum time you should spend on a ladder.