Ladders & Towers
Climb to the Top It is estimated that some two million ladders are in daily use throughout the UK. It is a tried and trusted piece of workplace equipment and is seen as an essential tool by professionals and DIY enthusiasts. Safety when using ladders is of paramount importance and information and training is available to reduce the risks associated with their use. It is important to ensure that the correct equipment for the task is selected and there is a vast range of ladders and towers to choose from, to suit every situation. For uncomplicated, short duration work, ladders and stepladders remain a good option. To ensure ladder safety always ask yourself three simple questions – Do you need a ladder or should you use something different? Is it the right ladder? Are you using the ladder safely? Since the introduction of the Work at
Height Regulations in 2005, the number of fatal and major injuries have fallen dramatically. These regulations place duties on employers, the self-employed and any person that controls the work of others to ensure a safe working environment. The Ladder Association gives essential advice on working with ladders and PASMA is the recognised focus and authority for mobile access towers.
Youngman Introduces
Anti-Surf Podiums Youngman has just launched its latest innovation in podiums – the new Anti-Surf model. After talking to a number of key clients about market driven issues surrounding safety, the Anti-Surf Podium has been designed specifically to prevent users ‘surfing’ the company’s popular podium products.
The P1000-AS and P1500-AS models can only be moved once the user has dismounted the platform which has been achieved by replacing two of the caster wheels with sturdy rubber feet. The new models have been introduced in response to several major buyers which reported that some users were compromising safety standards by leaving all four wheels in the unlocked position to enable them to pull the podium along (surfing) without first dismounting. The P1000-AS and P1500-AS units, which offer working heights of 2.94 and 3.44 m respectively, can both pass through a standard doorway prior to being quickly and simply unfolded into their working position and have been warmly welcomed by contractors.
Reply No. 32
telephone 01444 440188
ToolBUSINESS+HIRE 19
Reply No. 223
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36