Adverse winter weather conditions can be particularly hazardous for people who work outside and at height. Here are a few ways of avoiding accidents. It is dangerous to work outside during stormy weather – especially when ladders are involved. Winter storms expose workers to various hazards both during and after the event. Hazards associated with winter storms, especially when working at height...
With falls from height reported as being at an all time high, it’s important to ensure you know the basic ladder safety guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure staff members are properly training in working at height procedures. Around a third of all reported falls from height involve the use of ladders or step ladders. This equates to about 14 deaths and at least 1200 major injuries to...
As a responsible employer, it is important to ensure you are following all the safety regulations. This is not just for moral reasons, but will help you to avoid potential lawsuits. If you are working at height with ladders, there is a special training programme. It is essential for companies that use ladders, or working platforms, on a day-to-day basis, that the staff members are properly...
There are a number of different materials and length, which makes it harder to understand which will be the best type for your specific task. In order to help you choose a ladder for domestic use, here is a quick guide to the most popular type – aluminium ladders. The most popular ladders for home use are, by far, aluminium ladders. They are lightweight, easy to carry, but heavy enough to support...