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Ladders, stepladders and mobile steps are a necessary item for almost any workplace and even for most private homes.

We have a wide variety of kick steps and ladders that would be of great use in the home when painting and decorating, or even for reaching high places such as when you need to change a light bulb.

For more professional needs, we have work platforms and mobile steps that provide all the necessary support for those who use ladders at work. If you cannot find exactly what you need on this page, then please don't hesitate to contact us at Safetyshop.

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The Best Use of Ladders, Stepladders, and Mobile Steps for Enhanced Workforce Safety


Ladders, stepladders, and mobile steps are necessary items for most workplaces and private homes. In the workplace, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommend performing tasks from the ground wherever possible, but when this cannot be done, it is important to follow the right steps and use the correct type of ladder to carry out the task safely.

When and How Should Ladders Be Used in the Workplace?

Ladders are indispensable for most tradespeople, and many would struggle to carry out their work without one, or a set of steps at least. Ladders and stepladders are considered suitable equipment for working at height when:

  • The task is low risk, and they can be used safely (on a stable and level surface).

  • The task will be short in duration (under 30 minutes).

  • A risk assessment has concluded that more secure fall protection equipment is not necessary.

  • Workplace features impede the use of alternative equipment.


In addition to this, the ladder equipment that employers provide must be:

  • Suitable for the task.

  • Kept in a safe condition.

  • Regularly inspected, as appropriate.


This advice is equally relevant for ladders, stepladders, and steps used in the home.

For further details of guidance and legislation relating to the use of ladders and stepladders, see the Health and Safety Executive’s Working at Height Guide, Work at Height Regulations 2005 and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

Whether at home or in the workplace, it is important to ensure that a ladder is secure before standing on it. This ideally means tying the stiles to a suitable and secure point or using a stabilisation device. Footing the ladder (having another person on the ground holding the stiles of the ladder) is recommended only where alternative options are not possible.

Ladders and stepladders should always be checked for damage before use. Look out for:

  • Bent or damaged stiles

  • Worn or missing feet

  • Bent, loose or missing rungs

  • A failed locking mechanism

  • Damage to the stepladder platform


It is also important to check that rungs and steps are free from dirt or liquid that could make them slippery. Damaged ladder equipment should not be used and must be replaced with new equipment if it cannot be repaired to meet the necessary safety requirements.

Finding the Right Ladder for your Home

Safetyshop has a variety of mobile steps and ladders that are ideal for use in the home when painting and decorating. A kick step stool or lightweight safety steps are convenient for reaching items from a high shelving unit or changing a light bulb. If you need to use a ladder in the home, an easily portable and foldable ladder is essential. For work in the garden or at higher levels, extendable ladders allow for greater reach, while ladders with platforms can be useful for both interior and exterior jobs.

The Right Ladder for the Workplace


For professional requirements, we have a wide range of industrial ladders to choose from, including heavy duty ladders, lightweight ladders, and combi-ladders.

Our range of ladders, stepladders, and mobile steps includes an array of products suitable for multiple situations. For those looking for something to use in a professional setting, we would recommend the Safestep Mobile Steps With Guardrail, which features dome covered castors that allow the steps to be moved with ease when needed but prevent accidental movement when someone is standing on them.

Safetyshop offers other ladders that are suitable for professional settings, including lightweight, extendable ladders – such as an aluminium ladder or fibreglass ladder, a heavy-duty step stool and mobile warehouse steps. Our Professional Aluminium Safety Steps are lightweight and easy to transport and offer additional safety features, as well as a handy tool holder, bucket hook and screw tray.

If you have a small vehicle for transporting work equipment, it is worth considering versatile equipment like telescopic ladders and combination ladders, which allow you to travel light without compromising practicality.

If you need further advice on which type of ladders would best suit your needs, contact us at Safetyshop, and one of the team will be able to answer any questions you have about our wide range of products.