PRODUCTS
THREE STEPS TO LADDER SUCCESS
ZARGES launches R13 stepladder with anti-slip features
With such a huge range of ladders available on the market, knowing what criteria to consider when choosing one can be confusing. To help those facing this dilemma, ZARGES, a specialist in access and packaging, has put together three steps to selecting the right ladder.
Safety is imperative when it comes to preventing workplace accidents. This is particularly important for employees that are required to use ladders. Ahead of the new European ladder safety legislation, EN 131-1 and 2, coming into force in January, ZARGES has launched the R13 stepladder to encourage safer working at height. Built of aluminium, making it light and sturdy, the stepladder’s treads and platform are fitted with materials that give it the highest anti-slip performance, ideal for oily and wet environments.
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ASSESS THE PURPOSE AND DURATION OF USE Effective safety management requires an individual
risk assessment to take into account various factors before carrying out a task involving ladders. These factors include questions regarding the purpose of use and duration of the activity. For example, it makes a difference whether the task involves quickly replacing a light bulb compared to standing at great heights for hours while carrying out extensive work. If the task requires great dexterity or strength, it may make sense to use a scaffold or a platform ladder instead of a conventional ladder. Ease of setting-up and dismantling should also be considered, alongside looking for a low weight and transportable solution.
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TEST THE DURABILITY A quality ladder is characterised most importantly by
its durability. This concerns both the design and material. For example, ladders should be built of material that can be used in workshops that might use corrosive chemicals in production, and be durable so that they can perform safely in all weather conditions for work outdoors.
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PAY ATTENTION TO STABILITY AND SLIP RESISTANCE Environmental influences such as ice, snow and mud
may strongly impair a ladder's slip resistance. Even in covered indoor areas, machine oil, water or other material can quickly lead to dangerous and slippery conditions. This is especially true when working on or in the immediate vicinity of equipment such as milling and drilling machines, where oil is used as a coolant – the risk of an accident can be mitigated with a ladder design especially tailored to the situation.
“It is important to identify the challenges and find the most suitable ladder for your needs. As far as the safety aspects of ladders are concerned, the requirements laid out in the new standard EN 131-1 and 2 set a benchmark
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that all responsible employers must measure themselves against," said ZARGES product manager, Simone Harrer.
ZARGES’ new R13 stepladder has already been certified and complies with the assessment criteria of the EN standard. The product is unique because both the stepladder’s treads and its platform are fitted with a surface with the highest anti-slip rating (R13). The user- friendly aluminium design is both light and sturdy. The R13 stepladder also features a platform measuring 300mm by 250mm, providing more comfort during prolonged standing compared to previous models.
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