Is that old ladder feeling rickety or unsafe every time you use it nowadays? It’s not worth the risk of an accident, with more than 160,000 emergency room trips per year caused by falling off a ladder. So if you’re feeling unsafe at all on your old ladder, it might be time to source a replacement. But what to do with the old ladder? It may seem like a waste for it to be disposed of, so why not consider repurposing it for a different use?
While conservatories are often a big factor in choosing a new home, with 72% of people in a UK study reporting that the extra space swayed their decision, so many of us don’t put ours to good use. The majority of people use their conservatory as a sort of miscellaneous room for all sorts of activities - it often doesn’t have its own specific purpose, so the space that was once attractive ends up being wasted.
Falling from a height is the most common workplace injury for construction and trades businesses. Often treated as an afterthought, ladders can be used in a much safer way than their stock variation. By purchasing some relatively low-cost extras, you can dramatically improve your ladder safety and potentially save lives in the future.
Ladders are one of those pieces of equipment that can easily be overlooked by their users because they’re such a staple. However, just like all tools and pieces of equipment, they need to be maintained so they can be operated safely and at their fullest potential.
If your next job involves working on a roof whether that’s fixing loose tiles or clearing out blocked gutters, safety should always be a top priority. It’s a good idea to assess the area and ensure that you have the safety gear you need before getting to work, that way accidents are kept to a minimum.
Keeping your DIY equipment or trade gear safe is exactly what you need to stay organised, safe and maintain the quality of your items. Ladders can be a tricky piece of equipment to know how to store, especially if they are large, however with a few top tips you can improve your ladder storage.
There are many different types of ladders on the market, so it can be hard to know which one will best fit and which will best suit your requirements. From sliding loft ladders to telescopic loft ladders, here we’ll explain which ladder will be best for you.
Working as an electrician you have to be wary of a lot of potential hazards. One aspect in particular is the safe use of ladders and ensuring you are using the right type for the job.
Scaffolders are a vital part of the construction industry and whose main job is to erect and dismantle temporary metal scaffolding on structures and building sites. An average scaffolding salary will be between £19,000 and £50,000 and is a great industry to become a part of. So if you’re interested in becoming a scaffolder there are several routes onto the career ladder, it's best to do some research to discover which route will suit you the best.
