Last week we were delighted to attend the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards in London. As a TAF member for a number of years now, we were proud to be shortlisted for ‘Sector Representation of the Year’ as a result of our successful collaborations with the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), Trading Standards,More Info
Each year, we hold a conference in the UK to share the latest insights and guidance on ladder safety. We invite our members – as well as anyone else with an interest in ladders, including those who select access equipment for their organisation or have responsibility for the health and safety of people who workMore Info
The Ladder Association is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for ‘Sector Representation of the Year’ at the Trade Association Awards 2023. The annual awards – which are formally supported by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy – recognise, reward and promote best practice amongst trade associations in the UK. TheMore Info
Did you know, the Government is planning to scrap the UK’s Work at Height Regulations at the end of 2023 – unless ministers can be convinced to rescue them. Today, we’re urging you to join the Access Industry Forum’s campaign to Save the Work at Height Regulations. This law is important to anyone who worksMore Info
The Ladder Association celebrated our 75th anniversary in style at our 2022 Conference, held on 20 October at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon. Returning after a 3 year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ladder Conference 2022 saw the biggest turnout to date as members, safety professionals and guests from all sectors joined to celebrateMore Info
The Ladder Association, the not-for-profit lead industry body dedicated to promoting the safe use of portable ladders, has launched a survey to gather intelligence around the use of roof ladders across industry. The short online survey asks roof ladder users and those who manage or supervise the use of roof ladders, to share anonymous informationMore Info
The Ladder Association is delighted to announce that we received the award of ‘Highly Commended’ in the Business category at the recent Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) Regulatory Excellence Awards 2022. The annual awards recognise individuals, teams, or organisations who have made a significant contribution to making regulation work. Our award is theMore Info
New research commissioned by the Ladder Association has raised serious concerns that unsafe and potentially dangerous ladders are being sold to unsuspecting consumers in the UK. The report, produced in partnership with East of England Trading Standards Association (EETSA) and Suffolk Trading Standards Imports Team, found that over 80% of commercially-available telescopic ladders tested inMore Info
5 January 2022 The Ladder Association is delighted to welcome onboard our first training member in Southeast Asia to support our long-term growth plans and growing interest in ladder training in the region. SAE Resources and Technologies Pte Ltd (SAE), based in Singapore, are a well-known, respected provider of a range of temporary access solutionsMore Info
The Ladder Association, in partnership with Trading Standards departments across the East of England, are getting ready to undertake a significant Ladder Surveillance Survey, to investigate the conformity of ladders with product standard EN 131 in the supply chain and address ongoing concerns with the availability and use of substandard and potentially dangerous ladders onMore Info
