The Benefits Of A Combination Ladder
In this blog post we're going to share with you some of the benefits that come with a combination ladder. A product that every homeowner and workplace should own, the combination ladder is reliable, versatile and extremely useful. So let's get straight to it. Here's our top five benefits of owning a combination ladder. Did you know that combination ladders have adjustable heights? This allows you to have greater versatility when using the ladder to reach different levels. What's more, most combination ladders use auto locking clamps which mean there will be no movement between the different ladder sections when the user is on the ladder. This makes the user feel [...]
Reduce Risks When Working at Heights
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. [...]
Facts about Ladders
A Few Facts about Ladders You would have to be living under a rock not to know what a ladder is. They can be found in nearly every home and most work places. But, did you know that a painting of a ladder was found in a cave in Spain over 10,000 years ago? Yes it's true: a ladder has been seen in a Mesolithic rock painting that is at least 10,000 years old. The picture shows two humans using a ladder to reach a honeybee nest to harvest honey. Ladders really have been around for that long and in this post we want to share some other interesting facts about [...]
Ladder “Doâ€s and “Don’tâ€s
At least one time in your life you will probably find that you have to use a ladder. Maybe you have to use a stepladder to paint a wall or maybe you need to hang some flower baskets and need to use one of the many garden ladders out there. For those that have never used one before it can be a little bit of a daunting experience and for those that use them regularly they probably take them for granted and don’t follow all of the safety guidelines. Most people think they just need to use common sense which is of course true, but we’ve also listed a few do’s [...]
New Uses for Old Ladders
If you’ve been in the painting/decorating, window cleaning, roofing or carpentry profession for a long time – or perhaps you are a long time DIY-er – chances are you will either have some old ladders knocking around, or you have disposed of a fair few along the years. But have you ever thought of putting that rickety old ladder to some other good use? A quick web search will reveal all manner of ingenious ideas to save that old faithful frame from the scrapheap. Here are a few of the best. Shelving Whether for home or garden use, even the most decrepit wooden ladders can be rejuvenated and given a fresh [...]
Loft Ladder Reviews Round-up
In this blog post, we take a quick look at some loft ladders and find one to suit your price range. So without further ado... Budget Option Youngman Easiway 3-section Loft Ladder This ladder is designed for occasional use within the home only, with the manufacturer describing it as “ideal in restricted spaces†and with a “smooth, gliding operation. It is certainly a popular ladder amongst householders, and very affordable at around £60 or less. On the positive side, the majority of users report that this ladder feels strong and safe with a good sturdy handrail. The wide rungs give a feeling of stability, and it is very easy to operate. [...]
Staying Safe on the Roof without a Ladder
Doing roof maintenance and repairs is beyond the skills of many homeowners, and usually these tasks are done by professional roofers (and they probably do their own work at home as well). Hiring a professional to repair broken tiles or carry out more major work is your best bet if you are not trained to do it yourself, but even with all the training given to professional roofers there is still a risk involved in working at these heights, especially on sloping surfaces. One roofer from Lynchburg, Virginia, invented a safety device to help secure roofers to the roof surface and enable them to attach a safety harness and ladder to [...]
Real Life Ladder Prison Break
A while back we reported on the case of an ex-prison officer who, while working in Bristol, inadvertently provided an inmate with the materials to finish his wooden escape ladder. A similar story arose in America last week, where three inmates at the medium-security Allen-Oakwood Correctional Institution in Lima, Ohio, escaped using a 13.5 foot ladder they had built themselves. The ladder was used to gain access to the roof of an administration building, from where the three escapees jumped 15 feet and fled across fields. The three escapees, including school-shooter T.J. Lane, were all apprehended and returned to prison within nine hours of the escape, with Lane captured in woodland [...]
Ladders Last – A Policy That Can Save Lives
Turner Construction, one of the largest building firms in the USA, has a policy called 'Ladders Last', which aims to cut the incidence of ladder-related falls, injuries and deaths in the workplace. It is based on the idea of prevention, rather than protection. The main focus is on finding alternative access methods as the first choice, rather than the use of ladders by default. Staff are required to get written permission to use a ladder for a job, thereby promoting the use of safer access options such as scaffold towers and work platforms. Options such as permanent or temporary stairs are encouraged, especially where long term access is needed. Personnel lifts [...]
A Lesson in Ladders: Brouwer Goes Back to School – call
We have looked at the artwork and installations of Charlie Brouwer quite a lot on this blog and that is probably because he is one of the only artists who works pretty much exclusively with ladders, turning them into sculptures and community art pieces. Recently he has been touring the USA working within different communities to create sculptures in his Rise Up series. Each sculpture is created from ladders donated by the community and the ladders are returned after the installation ends. The idea is for the community to come together and be able to see their role in the local society represented by their ladder. The ladder is also a [...]
