Ladder exchange starts 1st September 2008
August 18th 2008 Falls from height continue to be the main cause of death in the workplace and one of the main causes of serious injury.
Around a third of all 'falls from height' accidents are as a result of a fall from a ladder.
Ladder Exchange 2008 aims to highlight the risks associated with using a dodgy ladder and provide employers with the opportunity to exchange their substandard ladder for a new one at a discounted price.
The Ladder Exchange will start on Monday 1 September 2008.
A large number of Local Authority Enforcement Officers will be checking ladders as part of their visits and where they see a dodgy ladder they may take it away.
How to get involved
The HSE says it is easy to get involved. If you use a ladder in your day to day work make sure that it is the right ladder for the job. If it is not the right ladder or it is broken or bent contact one of the companies below and exchange it. Always check your ladder before you use it.
A number of companies and the Ladder Association are working with HSE on Ladder Exchange, including:
SGB Hire and Sale
Speedy Hire
HSS Hire
Ladderstore.com
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