Welcome to LadderSolve, a new dedicated section on the Ladder Association website. As its name implies, the aim of LadderSolve is to provide quick, straightforward answers to some of the commonly asked questions about ladders and stepladders.

For example, are ladders legal? What do the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) say about them? What jobs can you use them for? How does ladder training fit in? What help and advice is out there to make sure you use them safely?

With an estimated two million ladders in daily use throughout the UK, ladders and stepladders remain an invaluable piece of workplace equipment. In fact, it’s hard to imagine how we could ever manage without them. The truth… is we couldn’t!

So the message from the Ladder Association is clear: If it’s right to use a ladder, use the right ladder and get trained to use it safely.

Ladder Myths and Misconceptions

10 Ladder Facts

Ladder Dos and Don'ts

STEP Methodology

Ladder Training

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