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The latest news and views from the team behind the Test & Research Centre. This is where you’ll find case studies, updates on our products, services, the work we’re doing and how our facility is being used, as well as news from the wider world of testing, certification and access.
BS EN 131 1: Understanding the ladder standard
Understanding the ladder standard BS EN 131-1 Portable ladders are used at home and at work, yet many people are unaware that these simple products are governed
Ladder Association – Collaborating on Market Surveillance
CASE STUDY Ladder Association – Collaborating on Market Surveillance ‘Step Up to Safe Ladders’: A joint ladder safety initiative by the Ladder Association and Test
UTS – Testing & Certification Services
CASE STUDY UTS – Testing & Certification Services The Test & Research Centre is a UK-based Certification Body, Test Laboratory and Training Facility that specialises
Dodgy Certificates: How to Spot a Fake Before It Gets You in Trouble
Dodgy Certificates: How to Spot a Fake Before It Gets You in Trouble The Test & Research Centre is a UK-based Certification Body, Test Laboratory
Euro Towers – BS 1139 Part 6 Compliance
CASE STUDY Euro Towers – BS 1139 Part 6 Compliance The Test & Research Centre is a UK-based Certification Body, Test Laboratory and Training Facility
Lakeside – Testing & Certification Services
CASE STUDY Lakeside – Testing & Certification Services The Test & Research Centre is a UK-based Certification Body, Test Laboratory and Training Facility that specialises
Step Ladders vs. Step Stools: Understanding the Safety Standards EN 131 and EN 14183
Standards Step Ladders vs. Step Stools: Understanding the Safety Standards EN 131 and EN 14183 If you’re making, bringing in, or selling step ladders and
BBC investigation highlights dangerous ladders with T&R’s help
T&R in the Media BBC’s Morning Live investigation into dangerous ladders 2025 is off to a flying start, as we helped the BBC’s Morning Live
Ladder open day for Trading Standards Officers
Open Day Ladder open day for Trading Standards Officers The Test & Research Centre held ladder open days in November for Trading Standards Officers in
