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Trained ladder users up 47%
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The number of people trained by the Ladder Association in the safe use of ladders reached an all-time high in 2012, passing 5,000 for the first time. This unprecedented increase of almost 50% on 2011 came during a year when, despite a reduction in deaths and injuries, falls from height remained the most common cause of fatalities in the workplace.
To find out more about the increase, and why it happened, please click here |
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Biggest idiot on a ladder crowned after public vote
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After three months of picture submissions and voting, the Ladder Association’s Idiots on Ladders campaign has discovered the biggest “ladder idiot” in the UK.
The competition, which aimed to shame dangerous ladder users into changing their ways, then offered people the chance to vote on Facebook to decide which picture was the worst.
To find out who was the clear winner click here |
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Trained ladder users up 47%
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The number of people trained by the Ladder Association in the safe use of ladders reached an all-time high in 2012, passing 5,000 for the first time. This unprecedented increase of almost 50% on 2011 came during a year when, despite a reduction in deaths and injuries, falls from height remained the most common cause of fatalities in the workplace.
To find out more about the increase, and why it happened, please click here |
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Biggest idiot on a ladder crowned after public vote
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After three months of picture submissions and voting, the Ladder Association’s Idiots on Ladders campaign has discovered the biggest “ladder idiot” in the UK.
The competition, which aimed to shame dangerous ladder users into changing their ways, then offered people the chance to vote on Facebook to decide which picture was the worst.
To find out who was the clear winner click here |
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Ladder Association stresses the importance of safe equipment following Birmingham prosecution
Ladder Association stresses the importance of safe equipment following Birmingham prosecution
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The average company these days will have any number of health and safety rules in place. But a blatant disregard of obvious safety issues will ultimately result in (at least) a hefty fine following prosecution.
This is the response from the Ladder Association following the prosecution of a builder’s merchant in Birmingham for numerous work at height issues relating in particular to ladder equipment found in a terrible and life threatening condition. The Association says that national schemes such as the currently running Ladder Exchange are vital in promoting safety among ladder users and stockists.
To read this case study please click here |
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With The Ladder Exchange Initiative commencing on 1 September 2012, the association has created a brand new website exclusively for the campaign.
Since its launch, the Ladder Exchange has been responsible for removing over 10,000 broken, bent or damaged ladders from the workplace with the message;
'Don't let a dodgy ladder shatter your life'
For more information and to trade in your old dodgy ladders today visit: www.ladderexchange.org.uk
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Launched at the recent Safety & Health Expo, the Ladder Association has published new guidance when using ladders in scaffolding. It underlines the need to ensure that ladders used in scaffolding applications meet the requisite standards and are supplied complete with the relevant - and genuine - approvals mark and test certificate. Comments the Association's Technical Director, Don Aers: " This new document is designed to inform and guide anyone with the responsibilty for specifying and purchasing ladders for use in scaffolding. Always use the right ladder, manufactured to the correct standard and use it safely." Ignorance is no defence.
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In a recent news release the Ladder Association is asking companies during 2012 to check that when they send delegates on a Ladder Association training course, it’s an approved Ladder Association training course they get and not a poor imitation.
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CAMERON CLOW, 41, is the new chairman of the Ladder Association, the trade body responsible for advancing safety and best practice in the ladder industry and for overseeing the delivery of the national training scheme. He takes over from Chris Ball and will serve for a period of three years.
Click here to read more
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See the latest advice and guidance when working at height by watching the Ladder Association's Toolbox Talks.
Click here to view the Toolbox talks |
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FOR the second year running, figures released by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) reveal that the number of injuries involving the use of ladders and stepladders has fallen from 2132 in 2007/08 to 2011 in 2008/09 and 1817 in 2009/10. This despite an average overall increase of 51 per cent in the total number of falls from height reported to HSE over the same period.
To read more click here
To read the article in Access International click here