HSS Hire banishes dodgy ladders

A HSS Hire product story

Edited by the Buildingtalk editorial team Oct 20, 2008

HSS Hire announce significant increase in number of ladder sales, as part of a joint ladder exchange campaign with the Health and Safety Executive.

To date, the 2008 ladders 'amnesty' has seen 77% more ladders purchased than during the same time in 2007 - a substantial increase.

HSS joined forces with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for a second year running, in order to remove as many 'dodgy' ladders from the UK's homes and workplaces, offering to reduce the cost of a new ladder by up to 50%, in exchange for old ladders being brought into its stores.

As part of its ongoing commitment to the environment, HSS also arranged for all of the old ladders to be recycled.

HSS' head of health and safety David Wilson comments: "This year has seen a surge in ladders being exchanged, thanks to all the hard work done by the HSE and participating hire companies in highlighting the safety issues surrounding faulty, bent or wobbly ladders.

"We're delighted to have seen so many old ladders exchanged for new ones and as a result of the obvious demand have decided to extend the exchange programme until the end of the year".

HSS offers a number of accredited work at height training courses and is the only tool hire equipment company to hold the 4* British Safety Award.