When working at height, the first rule is you have to have the best equipment for the job. Some pieces of kit like stepladders give you stability but not a great deal of height, and you might find that some ladders give you the height you need but you might worry about stability. Enter the […]
When you need to do a job at height, the most important thing is having the right piece of kit to help you get it done safely and efficiently. With some jobs, it will be obvious that you need to use an extension ladder instead of a stepladder (if you’re cleaning guttering on a two-storey […]
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Autumn is here, and with the blustery wet days comes the need to do those jobs that we just can’t keep putting off. Cleaning the guttering of wet leaves and debris is one of those jobs that’s not particularly enjoyable, but if you have to do it, you may as well do it safely. Just […]
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Working at height is inherently dangerous and is a major cause of injury and fatality among workers. Given the risks involved, even the smallest errors when working at height can be disastrous. Whether it’s accidents or injuries caused by falling from ladders or through surfaces that can’t support the weight of workers and their equipment, […]
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Ladders can come in handy in many working environments, but especially in demanding environments like warehouses, where working at height is a regular occurrence. Working at height brings its own inherent dangers, and having the right ladders for your workspace, and training employees to use them, can go a long way to making your warehouse […]
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If you’re an electrician, you’ll be used to working at height and this means that you not only have to think about staying safe while working at height, but also doing so safely around sources of electricity. So how do you get the job done safely? Your priority is obviously choosing the right ladder for […]
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Oct
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Maybe you’re a DIY enthusiast or you regularly work at height in the course of your job, but how much do you really know about working at height? In this blog, we’re going to answer some of your most burning questions. What does working at height actually mean? Working at height means that you: Work […]
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If you don’t know your work platforms from your scaffold towers, here’s our handy guide on the most used ladders, how to use them, and the jobs they’re perfect for. Stepladders Stepladders and other types of multipurpose ladders are great for indoor jobs and cleaning ground floor windows as they allow you to reach up […]
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Even if you’ve been using ladders for years, you still have to pay attention to safety and use the ladder in the most effective way to help you get the job done. Here’s our ultimate guide to ladder safety. Choose the right ladder This probably seems obvious, but choosing the most appropriate ladder for the […]