During 2006/07 7 workers died at work falling from
ladders and nearly 1000 suffered major injuries. Around a third of
all falls, are from ladders. In response, Telford & Wrekin
Council's Environmental Health team are holding their first ever
ladder amnesty for local businesses to get rid of any damaged or
defective ladders and avoid prosecution at the same time.
Officers from Environmental Health will be inspecting businesses
across the borough for ladder safety from 6 October to 17 October
2008, and will take action against employers who are putting their
employee's safety at risk.
These web pages show employers, dutyholders and workers how to use
ladders safely and minimise the risk of falls.
What do I need to know
What do I need to do
Downloads
For further information contact:
Environmental Health
P O Box 214
Darby House
Lawn Central
Telford
TF3 4JA
Telephone: 01952 381818
Fax: 01952 381806
Email:
environmental.health@telford.gov.uk
Health & Safety Executive
Lyme Vale Court
Lyme Drive
Parklands Business Park
Newcastle Road
Trent Vale
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6NW
Telephone:01782 602300
Fax: 01782 602400
Email:
hse.infoline@natbrit.com
The Ladder Association
P.O. Box 183
Leeds
LS11 1AG
Tel : 0845 260 1048
Fax: 0845 260 1049
Email:
info@ladderassociation.org.uk
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