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How to stay safe when using a ladder

Using a ladder may seem pretty straightforward but these useful tools are actually far more dangerous than you might think.
When you take one step forward on a ladder, don’t take two steps backward—or worse. Ladder falls can occur in a fraction of a second. Following the proper procedures for safe ladder usage is well ...
A purpose-designed inspection label meeting the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations has been launched by the British Ladder Manufacturers’ Association (BLMA), the trade association ...