Ladder, access and scaffold experts Lofts
and Ladders respond to the current success of the Ladder Exchange operating
across the UK in a bid to promote the use of safe equipment
Advertised
through Workplace Law, a specialist in employment law, health and safety and
environmental management, the Ladder Exchange 2014 is run by the industry body
the Ladder Association and is designed to encourage those whose ladders are
past their best to trade in their potentially unsafe equipment by offering a
cash incentive.
An estimated
2 million ladders are used daily within the UK, and with falls from heights
still classed as one of the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities
in the workplace, the integrity and frequent inspection of equipment such as
ladders and platforms is essential. Maintaining safe working equipment and
tools can save lives.
Since the 1st
of September 2014, the scheme has allowed both businesses and individuals to
trade their old stepladders and ladders in for new replacements, at a discounted
price, via a number of outlets across Britain.
Cameron
Clow, the Ladder Association’s Chairman, commented on the project, saying: “This
is our third year running the Ladder Exchange, which has been an excellent
means of getting out the ladder safety message while helping people in a
practical way. Thousands of ladders were traded in last year, saving a lot of
people and businesses money and hopefully lives as well.”
Devon-based
providers of scaffold towers, stepladders, telescopic ladders, podiums and
more, Lofts and Ladders regularly reacts to news and events occurring within
their industry. A representative for the company believes the Ladder Exchange
will benefit many individuals, for whom their current stepladders or ladders
may not adhere to the latest safety requirements and their lack of their
experience at heights:
“We think
the scheme is a great idea, although we operate as a highly competitive
business offering great prices across a wide range of access solutions and
ladder variations. The scheme does certainly offer a feasible way for many to
replace old or weathered equipment, therefore reducing the possibility of
accidents occurring and on that note alone; we wish the scheme all the very
best success.
“It is
important in any sense of health and safety to ensure you have and use the
right equipment. Personal safety is a big factor of Lofts and Ladders and we
actively promote safe working conditions to all customers, whether they’re buying
a telescopic surveyors ladder or a vehicle access ladder.”
Based in
Bideford, Devon, Lofts and Ladders were established in 1999 and have built a
strong reputation for their quality products and equipment. To find out more
about their wide selection of ladders, platforms, service hatches, loft
ladders, steps and accessories for any purpose, visit their website now at http://loftsandladders.co.uk.