Overcoming the risks of roof obstacles

Posted By: Charlie Category: Blog

Despite the introduction of stricter, more organised design regulations over the past few decades, modern roofs remain a hotbed of hazards and obstacles.

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Why do I need to recertify my fall protection systems?

Posted By: Charlie Category: Blog

We all know the importance of getting our cars regularly inspected and maintained. So, if this is true of our cars, why would the same not be true of our fall protection systems?

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The challenge of accessing sloped roofs safely

Posted By: Charlie Category: Blog

Often found on social housing or commercial buildings, sloped roofs offer many benefits over other types of design, however, they also provide a unique access challenge for maintenance or cleaning.

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How to work safely around valley gutters

Posted By: Charlie Category: Blog

Valley gutters are a common sight on industrial and older Scottish roofs, and can pose a serious risk to workers.

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Keeping workers safe on industrial roofs

Posted By: Charlie Category: Blog

Modern industrial roofs in Scotland are littered with hazards which could cause injury when carrying out work such as plant maintenance or repair.

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The hidden danger on Scotland’s roofs

Posted By: Charlie Category: Blog

When it comes to working on roofs, many people assume the greatest danger comes in the form of falling over the roof edge. However, there is another danger lurking on the roofs of the UK, and you might not even know it’s there.

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Fixed ladder compliance: what does it mean?

Posted By: Charlie Category: Blog

No matter how often you check your ladder for failures, there’s a chance it was never even safe to begin with.

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Don’t neglect your fixed ladder safety responsibilities

Posted By: Charlie Category: Blog

It is a common misconception that due to their static nature, fixed ladders do not need inspecting regularly as with standard ladders and stepladders.

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Is your ladder safe to use?

Posted By: Charlie Category: Blog

Ladders are a vital part of many work at height tasks, but also contribute to a large percentage of work at height injury statistics.

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Can I hang office Christmas decorations?

Posted By: Charlie Category: Blog

It’s that time of year again - the time where the health and safety grinch in your office pipes up and tells you about all the things they say you can’t do this year, in the name of health and safety.

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