A manufacturing company has been fined after one of its employees fell from a damaged ladder. What should have been done to ensure that the work equipment was in good condition?
Published 07.11.2019
One of your clients has recently adopted a no ladder policy on their sites - even for short duration works. Why have they done this and what options are you left with to gain access to, and work at
height, on these sites?
Published 24.09.2007
According to a national newspaper you can’t use a ladder to change a light bulb. Is there any truth in this report and if so, how might it affect you?
Published 13.03.2006
Whilst installing a first-floor window, a worker fell from his ladder and suffered a serious leg injury. What measures could have been taken to prevent this incident from happening?
Published 10.05.2018
Whilst painting walls and ceilings may be a pretty straightforward job, there are risks associated with the task that should be addressed. What do you need to do to ensure the work is completed
safely?
Published 26.10.2011
A property refurbishment company has been fined £1.1 million after a worker fell three metres and suffered such serious injuries that he required a major blood transfusion. What caused the accident?
Published 11.06.2020
Staff and contractors need to routinely access areas at a height of two metres from the ground. You’ve had the idea of using an old portable ladder and fixing it to the equipment. Does it comply?
Published 20.11.2015
A school Academy Trust has been prosecuted after an employee fell from a ladder whilst carrying out work which ought to have been done from a work platform. What happened and why was the ladder
unsuitable?
Published 05.07.2021
Prosecutions involving falls from ladders tend to focus on their use as a means of access. However, a recent case concentrates on the risks of using them as a workplace. In light of new regulations,
what should you be aware of?
Published 25.04.2005
The HSE has passed on the leadership of its ladder exchange scheme to another body. So does this mean that it’s no longer worth a look, or is there still a deal to be done?
Published 26.09.2014