The Ladder Association continues its overseas expansion by welcoming two new Training Members in the Middle East, Al Laith Scaffolding LLC and Simian International. Dubai-based Al Laith is a well-known supplier of a range of construction and events scaffolding structures across the UAE, having serviced the region for almost 30 years. Simian International offerMore Info
The Ladder Association has placed its full support behind an open letter to the Secretary of State for the Department for Business and Trade, the Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch, urging the Government to immediately release the long-awaited Product Safety Review, and address the sale of dangerous goods from online marketplaces once and for all. TheMore Info
Today on International Women’s Day, we celebrate Ladder Association Chairman, Gail Hounslea! Gail has over 20 years’ experience working with ladders. Her astute business brain and entrepreneurial spirit meant she spotted a gap in the market in 2004 and founded her own ladder supply company, Ladderstore. Since then, she has worked tirelessly across the (predominantlyMore Info
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
