The Ladder Association invites applications for membership from organisations who meet the entry criteria for each of the following categories:

Manufacturer - Registered Office in UK, manufacture in EU, ladders or stepladders to BS or EN standards as agreed from time to time by the Council. (Currently BS1129, BS2037 and BS EN 131) Third party product conformity certification to the standard(s) by a recognised European Approval Body. (E.g. BSI, TUV, AFNOR etc.)

Supplier - Registered Office in UK. Supply on a hire or sale basis, ladders or stepladders complying to the above standard(s) for manufacturers.

Training Organisation - Approved BLMA / Ladder Association Training Centre, utilising ladders and stepladders complying to the above standard(s) for manufacturers.

Associate (This is a NON-VOTING category of membership) - Freelance Instructors; Individuals or corporate bodies who have an interest in the ladder industry; Consultants; Industry Press; ladder industry supply chain including manufacturers or suppliers of ancillary equipment; user groups.