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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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.  

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While staircases are an essential and common part of our daily lives, they can also pose a serious risk to safety if not used properly. In fact, according to a discussion on BBC Radio 2, it is estimated that there is a fall on stairs every 90 seconds in the UK, and an estimated 250,000 non-fatal accidents on stairs that are serious enough to merit a trip to A&E.

This blog will go over 5 essential staircase safety tips so that you can stay safe next time you’re using a staircase. Let’s dive in!

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Loft ladders are a useful tool that provide convenient access to your loft or attic space, but like any ladder, they come with safety risks if not used or maintained correctly.

Whether you’re installing a new loft ladder or using your current one to put the Christmas decorations away, understanding loft ladder safety is crucial for protecting yourself and those around you from serious accidents and injuries.

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The fundamental reason why ladders have to be inspected is to ensure user safety. However, there are many other key reasons why routine ladder inspections are essential, for example…

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