Recent News & Blog about Ladders

Scaffolding Firm Fined After Worker Killed In Fall

A scaffolding firm has been fined over £60,000 after one of their employees suffered a fatal fall when the ladder he was using collapsed underneath him.   Graham Readfearn was working on a loft conversion in the area of Chorlton, Manchester…

Hospital for Scaffold Worker after 6 Metre Fall from Scaffolding Tower

A worker was rushed to hospital with potential head injuries after falling six metres from a scaffolding tower on the 26th June. The incident took place on the Newmarket Road, Cowlinge so it was the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust…

Reachmaster Mobile Scaffold Tower 2015 | Zarges Access Tower

Uncompromising German design, unbreakable aluminum frame; Sterk Systems is proud to introduce the new Reachmaster mobile scaffold system from ZARGES to its 2015 product line. Providing the best of Bavarian equipment engineering since 1933,…

Safe Usage of DIY Towers

Handy around the house? Enjoy more than just a dabble in DIY? A DIY Tower might just be the tool for you. A great option for the serious DIY enthusiast, DIY Towers are affordable, easy to use and safe. There are a number of options to choose…

The Future Of Scaffolding Safety? | Health and Safety

London-based company SafeTime have been crowned the winners of the prestigious 2014 Beaumont Safety Trophy, awarded by the Construction Health & Safety Group (CHSG). The award was presented to SafeTime by Bouygues UK, a prominent building…

Why High Winds and Scaffold Sheeting Don't Mix

It's a bit of a cliche to say that the British are obsessed with the weather, but it's hard to avoid the obvious: whether baking hot, freezing cold or somewhere in between, it's undoubtedly a cherished topic of conversation in these parts. However,…

Safe Use of a Scaffold Tower | Health and Safety

Indoors or out, whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a professional tradesman, a scaffold tower is designed to be a safer alternative to the humble ladder. Towers are often ideal for home decoration and maintenance work, both internally and outside.…

Good Practice for Independent Tied Scaffolding

Working from heights on building sites is usually unavoidable. And for many, the risks involved are part of daily life. But by implementing good practice for independent tied scaffolding, it is possible to keep the risks low, and ensure everyone…