Ladders

Top tips for safety with ladders and step ladders

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 al... Read >

Roof and extension ladders are ideal for maintenance work and window cleaning

Those getting ready to buy a roof ladders need the correct size for the task. People with multiple floors on a house, for example, might need to get a ladder longer than single extension – because they will not do all the jobs necessary. However, getti... Read >

A brief history of candles and scented candles

For a long period, candles were necessary to civilisations across the globe - until the innovation of kerosene lamps, and, later, electricity. In the 20th century, owing to the introduction of the light bulb, they become a decorative, and more recently... Read >

Using metal step ladders

The main advantage of metal step ladders is that it is they are strong and versatile. There is far less danger of the ladders becoming unstable or breaking. However, if you are working near electricity then it may not be wise to metal step ladders, and... Read >

Journalist wins ladder injury claim

A sports journalist has received a large amount of compensation following a ladder accident at a well-known football club. His fall caused shoulder and neck injuries and gave him concussion. The money he received as ladder accident compensation was ... Read >

Building inspection accident highlights the importance of ladder safety

A 55-year-old health and safety inspector fell off a ladder onto a flat roof while he was checking office buildings. The company who were employing the inspector to investigate their buildings in Exeter said the injured man was part of their maintenanc... Read >