The Ladder Association

The Ladder Association is the not-for-profit lead industry body dedicated to promoting the safe use of portable ladders at work and at home.

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👉 Check out the ladder safety resources we've provided in support of #NoFallsWeek running 18-22 May! Just sign up to support No Falls Week on their website and get instant access to all the safe work at height toolkits: https://t.co/YSEzmcRzc8

#NoFallsWeek #LadderSafety

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If you use stepladders & step stools at work, the Ladder Association's ‘Stepladders & Step Stools for Users' course is for you; when it’s right to use stepladders & step stools, how to carry out a pre-use check, identify hazards, storage & handling: https://t.co/JnNN5lQr2r

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❔ Step Stools vs Step Ladders... do you know the difference? The product standards for these can overlap and cause some confusion. Watch this short video from the Test & Research Centre: https://t.co/N7rsTYn0e4

Read more: https://t.co/kML2PbzTNv

#stepladders #stepstools

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Are you responsible for managing the use of ladders at work? If you are, then the Ladder Association's 'Ladders & Stepladders for Managers' course is for you: https://t.co/mTLKTK3LL7

Find a training centre: https://t.co/55fyL2PoIj

#laddersafety #laddertraining #safeworkatheight

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If you use AND inspect ladders at work, then our combined ‘Ladders & Stepladders User & Inspection' course is for you: https://t.co/vO3dWCzREj

Find a training centre: https://t.co/55fyL2PoIj

#laddersafety #laddertraining #safeworkatheight

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🔎Are you responsible for inspecting and maintaining ladders at work? If you are, then our 'Ladders & Stepladders Inspection' course is for you: https://t.co/8iwX0QU8NL

Find an approved training centre: https://t.co/55fyL2PoIj

#laddersafety #laddertraining #safeworkatheight

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If you use ladders and stepladders, the Ladder Association's 'Ladders & Stepladders for Users' course is for you: https://t.co/55fyL2PoIj

Find your nearest approved Ladder Association training centre: https://t.co/55fyL2PoIj

#laddersafety #laddertraining #safeworkatheight

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📣 Calling all ladder users, managers, suppliers, manufacturers, training centres and instructors.... join us in supporting No Falls Week and help us shine a spotlight on ladder safety during 18-22 May! https://t.co/YSEzmcRzc8

#NoFallsWeek #LadderSafety #GetAGripLadder

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❔Are you responsible for the safety of ladder users in your workplace?
Download our Toolbox Talks; ‘When to Use a Ladder’, ‘Selecting the Right Ladder’, ‘Checking & Inspecting Your Ladder’ & ‘Securing Your Ladder’: https://t.co/rOM6NOJ80S
#laddersafety #safeworkatheight

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Have you been ladder trained? Or don't think you need training, they're simple, right? Ladders can be simple pieces of work equipment, BUT you still need to be competent to use them! Learn more and find a training centre: https://t.co/xxTKD81f7O

#laddersafety #laddertraining

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📣 Tip 12 of 12 - Buy from a trusted Ladder Association member!
Our members are committed to high standards of safety - you can find your nearest member on our website.

Here’s how you can find yourself a cracker: https://t.co/KCBDStrbXf #festiveladdersafety

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📣 Tip 11 of 12 - Report unsafe ladders to help keep others safe!
If you think the ladder is unsafe, dangerous or not made to standard – don’t use it!

Here’s how you can find yourself a cracker: https://t.co/KCBDStrbXf #festiveladdersafety

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📣 Tip 10 of 12 - Store ladders properly for the next time!
Avoid damage by keeping your ladders in good condition, don’t stack items on top of them, and keep them straight and horizontal.

Here’s how you can find yourself a cracker: https://t.co/KCBDStrbXf #festiveladdersafety

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📣 Tip 9 of 12 - Know when and how to use your ladder safely!
As a first step, think if it’s right to use a ladder. Ladders can be appropriate for low risk and short duration tasks that take no longer than 30 minutes.

More tips: https://t.co/KCBDStrbXf #festiveladdersafety

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📣 Tip 8 of 12 - Check your ladder before you use it!
Check the ladder, check/read the instruction manual (every ladder should come with one) and check the labelling on the ladder itself.

Here’s how you can find yourself a cracker: https://t.co/KCBDStrbXf #festiveladdersafety

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📣 Tip 7 of 12 - Only buy EN 131 certified ladders (the current product standard)! But beware of sellers falsely claiming compliance and consider all our tips to give you greater peace of mind.

Here’s how you can find a cracker: https://t.co/KCBDStrbXf #festiveladdersafety

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📣 Tip 6 of 12 - Carry out checks before you buy your ladder!
Check that the products are certified by a third-party Conformity Assessment Body.

Here’s how you can find yourself a cracker: https://t.co/KCBDStrbXf #festiveladdersafety

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📣 Tip 5 of 12 - Read the product reviews to hear from other buyers!
But beware, some companies and brands post fake positive reviews, so read them carefully.

Here’s how you can find yourself a cracker: https://t.co/KCBDStrbXf #festiveladdersafety

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📣 Tip 4 of 12 - Check out the seller before you buy, especially online!
If they don’t have a UK/EU address, then it can make it much more difficult to contact them if you have an issue after you buy.

Find yourself a cracker: https://t.co/KCBDStrbXf
#festiveladdersafety

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🎄 If you're using a ladder this festive season, make sure you use it safely. Before you take your first step:
❔ Is a ladder the right equipment to use?
❔ Is it in good condition and safe?
❔ Do I know how to use it safely?
Top tips: https://t.co/JWj5x3USp6
#festiveladdersafety