It’s a question many online have wondered: why are ladders so expensive?

They look so simple, right? Two vertical bars. Couple of rungs. So why do some of them cost so much?

Let’s dive in.

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Falls from ladders are among the leading causes of work-related fatal injuries in the UK. When a deadly fall does occur, it’s usually due to workers either not being aware of or disregarding crucial safety procedures when working with ladders at height.

In this blog, we'll see what bad ladder safety looks like and name five things you should avoid in order to ensure the safety of yourself and others when working with ladders.

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Ladders have played a surprisingly pivotal role in all sorts of different video games, from AAA shooters and action-adventure titles to visual novels and cosy life sims.

In our Ladders in Video Games series, we spotlight some of our favourite video game ladders – and today we're looking at the ladder from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater that become a legendary part of video game history.

Twenty years ago, Konami released Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (often shortened to MGS3) for the PlayStation 2. With a remake of MGS3 tentatively scheduled for release before the end of 2024, now seems like a good time to revisit this classic title. In case you're unfamiliar with the Metal Gear franchise, the video games are a series of action-adventures known for their stealthy gameplay and heavy plots. Long cutscenes and plenty of dialogue abound.

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Transporting a ladder can be a challenging task, especially if you only have a car at your disposal (as opposed to a van or truck).

We know it can be tempting to just stick the ladder in your car boot and begin your journey home, but there are a number of laws in place that you risk breaking if you allow the ladder to overhang your vehicle.

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Ladders have been helping us with our daily lives for over 10,000 years – we know this because they can be seen in Spanish cave paintings from around 8,000 BC and are even mentioned in the Bible. The word “ladder” therefore holds a rich history that dates back centuries.

Ngaro Cave Painting by Diane Wade Kettle is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

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