Ladder Exchange extended

Mr Clow said: "It will enable us to remind the public of the need to check and inspect ladders and stepladders before using them to put up Christmas lights and decorations, and, of course, how to use them safely.”

First introduced in 2007, the Ladder Exchange has already been responsible for removing thousands of dodgy, broken and bent ladders from the workplace. These can be exchanged for brand new ones, at a discount, at any of the campaign’s partner outlets. Please see www.ladderexchange.org.uk for details.

Also new for 2013 is the decision to focus on four distinct ladder-related topics, one for each month of the campaign. Inspection will start the Exchange, followed by ladder training, then best practice and finally home use in December. A number of events and activities are also planned and details of these will be posted on the website shortly.