When is it permissible to paint a ladder? Never is the safest answer. Making an old ladder look new doesn’t make it safe, but that fresh paint of coat might…
Working at heights is dangerous. Using the right equipment is vital to staying safe. Roof ladders are made to give you stability and support on sloped surfaces. Whether you’re doing…
The more times you do something, the safer it seems. Do something 99 times without incident, and you won’t expect the 100th to be different. The same applies to ladders…
Six feet in the air doesn’t sound very high when you’re standing on the ground. But wait until you’re on top of a ladder. It suddenly clicks just how far…
Falls from height are the leading cause of workplace deaths in the UK. Most people assume construction workers are most at risk of a fatal fall, and they’re right. But…
There are two possible answers to the question what is working at height? The first answer is obvious – it’s working above ground level. But the legal definition isn’t as…
Falls from height are the leading cause of UK workplace fatalities. If your workplace isn’t following the working at height rules, you’re putting yourself and your team at risk. As…
Falls from height account for an average of 34 fatalities and 581 major injuries annually in the UK. Where work at height occurs, it presents a significant level of risk…
Falls from height are one of the most common causes of serious injuries and fatalities in UK workplaces. To avoid risks and protect yourself and your co-workers when working at…
In Britain, working at height is the leading cause of workplace fatalities, according to the latest statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). It’s also a significant contributor to…