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We stock hundreds of different ladders and height access solutions, from single steps and hop-ups all the way to specialist ladders for accessing tanker roofs and grain silos.  Whether you're after a step ladder to use around the house, or a super tall extension ladder for DIY and professional trade use we have got you covered, so here's a look at the longest ladders we carry from the main manufacturers. Werner is a big name in the ladder industry and they're a brand you can trust.  They take testing very seriously and offer a ten year warranty on their products because they're built to such a high standard.  Werner load test with 265kg of weight, which is over 100kg more than the required load rating of 150kg.  Their sturdy box section stiles and D shaped rungs are guaranteed not to twist..

Climbing up a ladder on solid ground can be anxiety inducing for people who don't routinely use ladders, but even for the most seasoned ladder user the thought of climbing a ladder when miles out to sea is just as terrifying.  Sure, there's no hard surface to worry about landing on if you fall but we're not sure dropping into choppy water is any safer.  Add in the high winds and sea spray and the prospect of having to climb up an offshore wind turbine is frankly fear-inducing.   Onshore wind turbine engineers have the relative luxury of being able to ascend inside the turbine pillar; however, this isn't an option for offshore turbines where the engineer is fully exposed to the elements.  In both cases a fall arrest system and safety line are mandatory but the physical exertion of makin..

Lets not beat around the bush, using industrial ladders can cause injuries. In fact, working at height is one of the number one causes of fatalities and major injuries in the workplace and falls from industrial ladders is one of the biggest culprits. Its the responsibility of both the business and its employees to ensure they are safe at all times. In this blog we look at how workplaces can reduce risks for employees who are working at heights. There are many rules and regulations that they should read if they are new to the business, this is more of a reminder for those established businesses who regularly work with heights. Before your employees start climbing their ladders, they need to plan their work properly. They should ask themselves the follow questions, do I have the knowle..