What Safety Signs Mean in the Workplace
Keeping employees and visitors free from harm by maintaining a safe workplace is a legal requirement. However, not all hazards are obvious, and that’s where safety signs come in. Here’s what you need to know about workplace safety signs. Why Safety Signs? The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require that you […]
How to Hang Christmas Lights Safely
Christmas is fast approaching. Your neighbour has already decorated their house like a winter wonderland. Now yours looks dreary in comparison. It’s time to hang Christmas lights, but how do you do it safely. Here’s our guide to doing this all-important job safely. How Will You Hang Christmas Lights? Before you do anything, you need […]
Ladders In The Workplace: Safety Tips For Employers & Employees
Ladders, Step Ladders and Safety Steps are common in many workplace environments. A sensible and practical option for short-duration tasks and ideal for employees who regularly work at height. But using them safely is essential. Employers in the UK must to keep their workforce safe. To comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR), […]
Why a Telescopic Ladder is the Ladder You Need
Whether you’re a homeowner who needs to clean your gutter or a tradesperson who works at height, choosing the right ladder is important. Whatever job you need to do, telescopic ladders are a great choice. Let’s look at why a telescopic ladder is the ladder you need. What is a telescopic ladder? It is a […]
Why Cleaning Gutters is the MUST Do Job This Month
We are heading towards the warmer months after what seems like a long autumn and winter. That means it’s time to start thinking about those jobs you’ve been putting off. First on your list should be cleaning your gutters. It’s not the most glamorous of jobs, but after months of blustery weather, your gutters will […]
Best Office Step Ladders
Step ladders are essential in office environments. Especially if you store stationery, client files and document folders at height. But you need to choose your ladder carefully. Employers are obliged to comply with Work at Height Regulations 2005 in the UK, irrespective of how high employees need to climb to perform their daily tasks and […]
Weight Reactive Step Ladders: Easing The Load On Warehouse Workers
Step ladders are essential to the smooth running of any warehouse facility. They improve workplace efficiency and performance, and they can help businesses remain HSE compliant by keeping warehouse workers safe. But not all industrial ladders are the same. If you are looking to invest in new workplace ladders to ease the load on your […]
What to be On the Lookout For When Using Extending Ladders
Extending ladders are an essential piece of kit for working at height. Whenever you use any type of ladders and you’re working from height, there are things to be on the lookout for. It’s important to know how to use extending ladders to avoid accidents and injuries. The HSE falls from height statistics make grim reading. […]
Strong, Stable, and Safe: Are Scaffolding Towers Your Best Work at Height Option?
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. You might find that some ladders give you the height you need but you might worry about stability. Enter the mobile […]
Stepladders Versus Slope Platforms: What’s Best For the Job?
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 […]