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...

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DIY work can be an exciting way to reinvent your space, however can become very dangerous if you don’t consider your safety. In fact, every year DIY work is responsible for around 70 deaths and 250,000 serious injuries, the majority of which are caused by improper ladder safety.

This blog will go over our top 5 ladder safety tips for you to bear in mind next time you want to use a ladder for your DIY job.

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It’s OK to use ladders and stepladders on site as long as you consider the following in your risk assessment:
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The humble ladder is plagued by myriad myths and misconceptions that just won’t go away.

Let’s dispel some lies!

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The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has put various restrictions and regulations in place to help reduce the risks associated with ladders and step ladders. In this blog, we will run through the laws and safety guidelines that currently apply to ladder usage in the UK – let’s get started!

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