Steps to safety

Ladderstore.com has been appointed as an approved Training Centre by the Ladder Association as part of its national training scheme for users, supervisors and managers.

The scheme addresses all of the issues raised by the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

Ladder Association approved Training Centres deliver accredited training courses and Ladderstore is running two courses: 'Safe Use of Ladders' is for anyone using a ladder, step ladder or podium in the workplace and 'Ladder Inspection' is for those who conduct and document periodic ladder, step ladder and podium inspections and audits.

All successful participants receive a Code of Practice with a forward by the HSE and a Ladder Association photo ID card, valid for five years, as proof of competence.

The full-day courses are held at Ladderstore's Training Centre in Bolton or at a company's premises.