Ladder Exchange - starts September
Don’t let a dodgy ladder shatter your life.
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.
Dodgy ladders shatter lives. You only need to see Gary Jaundrill’s story to understand.
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 in September 2008.
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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.
Information on using a ladder safely
How to check whether your ladder is fit to use
How to get involved
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.
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