Man on ladder using Laddermate for safety

Ladder Safety Tips and Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can you use LadderMate between 2nd & 3rd rungs (to bridge over porches, conservatories, etc) on level ground?

Q. Can you use it on soft ground (Or surfaces other than concrete/tarmac)?

Q. Does it fit any ladder?

A. Our standard model will fit any ladder built to British Standards with bottom rung widths from 9-16 inches (23-41 cm). It does not matter if the ladder is made from aluminium, wood or fibreglass.

Q. Is it approved by the UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) or other national safety bodies?

Q. How does it work?

Q. What height can the ladder be using LadderMate and what weight will it take?

Q. Can it be used on sloping ground?

Q. Does it put stress on the bottom rungs?

Q. Does using LadderMate mean that we don’t have to bother with any other safety measures?

Q. Will it stop sideways slip.

Sources of safety information in the UK