Ladders have played a surprisingly pivotal role in all sorts of different video games, from AAA shooters and action-adventure titles to visual novels and cosy life sims.

In our Ladders in Video Games series, we spotlight some of our favourite video game ladders – and today we're looking back at one of the greatest wrestling games of all time, namely WWF No Mercy for the Nintendo 64.

WWF No Mercy was released in the year 2000: the height of the so-called 'Attitude Era', when big names like The Rock, Triple H and Stone Cold Steve Austin were taking the world by storm and making professional wrestling more popular than it had ever been before.

The humble ladder is plagued by myriad myths and misconceptions that just won’t go away.

Let’s dispel some lies!

Since multi-position ladders can often be used in a step ladder configuration, you might be wondering which one you should actually be using. Has the standard step ladder been made obsolete by its shape-shifting big brother?

In this blog post, we will examine the differences between step ladders and multi-position ladders to see which option is right for you.

Whether at work or around the house, no ladder lasts forever. Inevitably, the day will come when a routine inspection reveals that your trusty ladder is no longer safe to use and it’s time to get a new one.

But what exactly are the signs that you need to be looking for? What are the indications that your ladder needs to be replaced?

Here at Ladders UK Direct, we want you to be as safe as possible when you’re working at height. Falling off a ladder can cause injuries or even death, so here’s some expert advice to help you stay safe when using your ladder.

NOTE: The advice below is primarily focused on the safe use of leaning ladders. If you’re using a step ladder, see How to Use a Step Ladder Safely.