Posts tagged Ladder Safety
The importance of Working at Height Regulations

The Government is currently proposing to ‘scrap’ the Work at Height Regulations 2005 at the end of 2023. No matter what, we must save the Work at Height Regulations to prevent future falls from heights.

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LFI commit to the SME Climate Hub

We’re proud to become a member of the SME Climate Hub. This officially recognises our commitment to lowering our environmental impact and participating in the UN’s Race to Zero.

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LFI Supports National Scaffolding Week

With over 6,000 scaffolding companies representing more than 17,000 scaffolding operatives across the UK, we’re raising awareness and inspiring better safety within the construction sector.

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Ladder Regulations: EN131 Explained

EN131 is a European Union Certification that covers portable ladders, including leaning ladders, step ladders, extending ladders, and combination ladders manufactured from metal, GRP fibreglass, and other materials.

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Stabiliser Bars - What are they, and do I need one?

Does my ladder need a stabiliser bar? EN131 ladder standard states that all ladders that extend beyond 3m must include a wider base. This is to help improve stability and reduce the risk of slips and falls.

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Important Ladder Safety Update - New guidance for employers

The Ladder Association and Health and Safety Executive have teamed up to produce two new ladder safety guidance documents: the Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders, and the Code of Practice.

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Using a ladder or step ladder - the correct way

Ladders are a great piece of access equipment, helping you to reach heights of all sizes. Here’s a handy guide for how to use a ladder or step ladder.

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The UK's number 1 scaffolding ladder

Staying ahead of the competition and imported items that may be cheaper, but far less robust, we have tested TuFF Steel to the most up-to-date revision of EN131.

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Ladder Handy - A versatile hook

Always putting its user’s safety first, LFI’s Ladder Handy allows users to keep three points of contact to the ladder at all times when working at height.

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