The Ladder Association, the trade
body representing the ladder
industry in the UK and Ireland, has
assumed responsibility for
delivering the annual Ladder
Exchange. Since it was
launched in 2007, it has been
responsible for removing
10,000 broken, bent or
damaged ladders from the workplace
with the message ‘Don’t let a dodgy
ladder shatter your life’.

Supported by the Ladder
Association and its members who
have made a firm commitment to
work with HSE and the access
industry, the Exchange has also
contributed to raising
awareness and understanding
of how to use ladders and
stepladders safely. Under the
scheme, suspect ladders can be
exchanged, at a discount, at
participating partners.

The 2012 Ladder Exchange runs
from 1 September until 30 November.