The Ladder Association is the not-for-profit lead industry body dedicated to promoting the safe use of ladders and stepladders. We work closely with the HSE and the Access Industry Forum (AIF) to support codes of good practice, minimum standards for equipment, trained and qualified operatives and education in the work at height sector.

Our members include manufacturers, rental companies, training providers and ladder users. In addition to administering the LadderCard training scheme, we publish safety guidance, a code of practice and technical notes (free on our website).

The Ladder Association currently offers four training courses delivered through a network of audited and approved training centres: Ladder & Stepladder User, Ladder & Stepladder Inspection, Combined Ladder & Stepladder Use and Inspection, and finally, Steps & Step Stools for Users.

Our award-winning ‘Get a Grip’ on ladder safety initiative is backed by Alison Thewliss MP, chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Working at Height, Dr Karen McDonnell, OHS Policy Adviser at RoSPA and Jason Anker MBE.

The initiative has a very clear message “If it’s right to use a ladder, use the right ladder and get trained to use it safely.”

Find out more at www.ladderassociation.org.uk/get-a-grip