As a business, the Working At Height Regulations dictate that it is a legal requirement for garden centre managers to protect the safety of their staff and the general public by supplying ladders that are suitable for the work to be performed.

In fact, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and The Ladder Association recommend that employers only use ladders that are independently certified to the current UK and European ladder safety standard, EN131, by a recognised and accredited certification organisation, such as BSI or TUV.

For employees working in a bustling garden centre, there are all manner of tasks to be carried out that may require working at height, whether it is keeping the grounds tidy, tending to plants, organising stockrooms or replenishing shelves. 

Often, though, the quality of the ladders provided can be overlooked by garden centre owners, assuming that any standard ladder will be sufficient and sturdy enough to keep their team safe.

Luckily, leading ladder specialist, Henchman, is proud to be leading the way in workplace ladder safety and has proven popular with garden centre retails for many years. Its Fully Adjustable Tripod Ladders are the only EN131-certified and BSI kitemarked tripod ladders on the market. 

Ranging from 5ft through to 16ft, each leg is independently adjustable to accommodate substantial sloping, uneven earth, and steps, and they offer a generous platform surface, so that working hands-free is no problem. This means staff can complete the task at hand in a safe, comfortable and enjoyable working environment. 

Prices start from £299 for the Fully Adjustable Tripod Ladder and from £399 for the Fully Adjustable Tripod Ladder PRO.

For more information visit www.henchman.co.uk