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), […]
Using and Moving a Scaffold Tower: What I Need to Know
A scaffold tower is an essential piece of equipment if you are working from height. It provides a safe and secure platform for working at height for long periods of time. For some jobs, they are superior to ladders. Firstly, because they offer more stability and secondly because there’s more room for users and their […]
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 […]
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 […]
What’s the Best Ladder for Cleaning Roof Guttering?
Autumn is here, with the blustery wet days comes the need to do those jobs that can’t be put off. Cleaning the roof guttering of wet leaves and debris is one of those jobs that are not particularly enjoyable. But if you have to do it, you may as well do it safely. Just as […]
The Working at Height Mistakes to Avoid
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, […]
Choosing the Right Warehouse Ladders
Ladders are handy in many working environments, but especially in demanding environments, where working at height is a regular occurrence. Working at height brings its own inherent dangers, therefore having the right ladders for your workspace, and training employees to use them, can go a long way to making your warehouse a safer place. So […]
Glass Fibre Ladders: The Safest Ladder for Electricians
If you’re an electrician, you’ll be used to working at height. Meaning 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 the job. What […]