Ladder Accident

How To Minimise Home Accidents

One fact of life is that accidents happen in the home. In the United Kingdom, roughly around 3 million home accidents happen every year. There are no ways of stopping them. All we can do is minimise their occurrence. Not only are they dangerous to the health of the people in the house, but home accidents can cost you money for medical treatment. Sometimes, home accidents cause death and… Continue reading

The Funny side of Ladders

When the word ladder is ever uttered. Our minds always turn to think that aluminium ladder in the garage or the step ladders under the stairs. But the word ladder has had many uses over the years and not ladders can be climbed.

The word ladder for instance, is often used to describe a tear in a pair of tights or stockings but has been used… Continue reading

Ladder Hysteria and Using Ladders Safely

Over the last few years there has been a hysteria developing around ladders. No more are they seen as the functional tool that mankind has been using for thousands of years – now it seems they are an occupational danger that it seems should be best avoided.

Organisations now send employees on ladder safety courses and window cleaners are using expensive and wasteful pressure washers because… Continue reading

Preventing Accidents with Ladders and Stepladders

The humble ladder has been around for tens of thousands of years. Every civilisation has used a ladder in some form or another and we are know different. And it is testament to their simplicity that ladders are still commonplace today.

However, ladders can be dangerous and while they are perhaps the most convenient and practical method of working at heights, ladders are responsible for 90,000 injuries each year… Continue reading

Step Stools and Ladders

For changing a light bulb, getting something from high up on the shelf or trimming the hedge, step stools and ladders are needed. These are essential products which homeowners should have for smoothly carrying out daily activities. They are useful solutions whenever elevation assistance is needed to reach the ‘hard-to-reach’ places in and around your home.Distinct Models of Step Stools in Varying Sizes and ShapesAt present, a vast selection… Continue reading

Importance of Choosing the Right a Ladder

Ladders are one of the most ancient tools still in use in the modern world. The first recorded image of one is on a Mesolithic rock painting that dates back some 10,000 years, and they have been in constant use throughout civilisation.

They have traditionally been manufactured from all sorts of material such as bamboo and hard wood but most modern ladders are built using aluminium because of its… Continue reading

Tips for Using Ladders and Working at Height

Working at height is responsible for hundreds of work related accidents each year and falls from heights result in hundreds of serious injuries and even death and yet many of these height and ladder related accidents can be prevented.

When working at height the most important thing to do before carrying out any work is to perform a risk assessment. This does not necessarily mean excessive paper work but… Continue reading

Using Step Ladders and Staying Safe

Step ladders are perhaps the safest and most convenient method for working at height. A stepladder is basically an A-frame which makes it sturdier and safer to use than a conventional ladder.

Step ladders are ideal for working on ceilings or at low heights and they also offer the convenience of the platform at the top, which unlike other ladders, allows you to store materials and… Continue reading

Pool Steps and Ladders for In Ground Swimming Pools ? Step-by-Step Guide

In-ground pool steps and in-ground pool ladders are designed so that you can conveniently enter and exit your pool. Typically speaking, pool steps for in-ground swimming pools are installed in the shallow end of your pool and pool ladders for in-ground swimming pools are installed in the deep end. In many cases, installing pool steps and pool ladders for in-ground swimming pools is required by building codes so you… Continue reading

Common Workplace Accidents

There are many different types of accidents that can occur in the workplace. Although some work accidents will not result in any personal injuries, unfortunately many do result in injuries. It is therefore very important for employers to take the proper steps and precautions to help minimise the risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace. Below are some of the common types of workplace accidents: Trips and Slips Slips, trips… Continue reading