Safety First

Membership of the Ladder Association shows clear commitment to adhere to the Ladder Association Code of Practice which puts safety at the heart of everything members do:

Ladder Association Manufacturers only make ladders that comply with EN 131 (or international equivalents) and those products must be certified by a third-party Conformity Assessment Body and be subject to ongoing surveillance;
Ladder Association Suppliers only supply ladders that are certified to EN 131 (or international equivalents);
Ladder Association Training Providers conduct training in approved centres, using Ladder Association trained instructors, and only use equipment that complies to EN 131.

Industry Engagement

The Ladder Association works closely with a number of organisations to support codes of good practice, minimum standards for equipment, trained and qualified operatives and education in the work at height sector. These include the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), the British Standards Institution (BSI) and other National Standards Bodies, the Access Industry Forum (AIF) and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).

The Ladder Association has spearheaded a number of hugely successful ladder safety campaigns, including our award-winning ‘Get a Grip’ initiative, which promoted a very clear message “If it’s right to use a ladder, use the right ladder and get trained to use it safely.”

Ladder Safety Training

The Ladder Association currently offers five training courses delivered through a network of audited and approved training centres:

In addition to administering the LadderCard training scheme, the Ladder Association publishes safety guidance, Code of Practice and technical notes – all free to download – see our Guidance pages.

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