Health and Safety Update (September 2009)

Shattered Lives: Ladder Exchange Initiative 2009

This year the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE's) Ladder Exchange Initiative will run from 1 September until 31 December 2009.

The Ladder Exchange Initiative is simple - bent, broken or battered ladders can be part exchanged for new ones at HSE partner outlets, who are offering discounts on the sales of all ladders at very competitive rates. The Exchange also provides duty holders with an opportunity to review pre-use checks, training, supervision and other arrangements for ladder work.

Over the last two years, the HSE has worked collaboratively with Local Authorities, and several partner outlets, to remove more than 5,500 'dodgy' ladders from the workplace. As a result of these successes, Ladder Exchange is now an annual initiative.

From now until 31st December 2009 anyone with a broken, damaged or bent ladder can part exchange it for a new one with discounts of up to 50%. To find out more about those involved visit:

• ABRU
• Browns Ladders and Ceilings Ltd
• Clow Group
• Globe Ladders Ltd
• HSS Hire
• Ladderstore.com
• Ladder & Fencing Industries (Newent) Ltd
• Lansford Access Limited
• SGB Hire & Sale
• Speedy Hire
• TB Davies
• The Ladder Association
• Youngman Group
• Zarges UK

Details of discounts being offered by partners can be found on their websites via Ladder Exchange Initiative 2009 - how to get involved.

Alternatively call the advice line to speak to a Consultant.