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The ‘Don’t be a ladder lightweight’ campaign is being launched by the Ladder Association, who has now launched its new Code of Practice, with the opinion that training is the key to improving ladder safety and best practice in the workplace.
The training is said to also be a significant factor in helping to ensure that ladder users and their managers and supervisors are competent as required by the Work at Height Regulations.
Despite the many myths surrounding ladders and the stories regularly appearing in the popular press, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has not banned ladders according to the association, and they remain - with some two million estimated to be in daily use - an invaluable and flexible piece of workplace equipment.
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A NEW CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED BY THE LADDER ASSOCIATION IS SETTING OUT TO COMBAT THE OVER-CONFIDENT AND OFTEN DANGEROUS MENTALITY OF LADDER USERS WHO RELY SOLELY ON LEARNING ON THE JOB.
Chris Ball, “But it’s surprising the number of people who go on our courses, including the hardened 20-year user, who come away having admitted to learning something new. We firmly believe you can teach an old dog new tricks.”
HSE supports the launch of the Code of Practice. “It’s essential that people use ladders safely and make sure they are right for the planned work. The Code of Practice contains useful guidance for ladder users which will help them to avoid falls from height,” says Peter Brown, Head of HSE’s Work, Environment, Radiation and Gas Division.
The message from the association is unequivocal: If it’s right to use a ladder,
The campaign is aimed particularly at those in the manual trades who take ladders, and the risks associated with them, for granted.
“Sadly, familiarity breeds contempt,” says Ladder Association chairman, Chris Ball.
“Our aim is simply to promote an informed and professional approach to ladder use, just like any other piece of access equipment. Falls can be avoided by sensible and proportionate management of the risks - knowledge and skills best acquired through training. We’ve actively supported HSE’s Ladder Exchange initiative for the last three years to help highlight the importance of safe ladder use.”
“Everyone thinks they can use a ladder”, says
WORKING AT HEIGHT
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use the right ladder and get trained to use it safely. For more information please visit:
www.ladderassociation.org.uk
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