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Safe Exterior Maintenance
Are you working on the exterior of properties, particularly touching up paintwork or maintenance of guttering, fascia and soffits?
Maintenance related accidents are a serious cause of concern, particularly when it comes to working at height as this…
Top Accessories for Ladders
By Soni Sheimar, General Manager, Easi-Dec Access Systems Ltds
I’ve recently been outlining some simple and effective tips for using ladders and stepladders safely. In the first part of this Blog series I referred to accessories…
Man jailed following fragile skylight fall
This week saw another tragic story being reported in the press following a fall through fragile materials. Yet again it's being reported that work was being carried out without any safety measures and fall protection. As a result one…
Top Tips for Stepladder Safety
By Soni Sheimar, General Manager, Easi-Dec Access Systems Ltd
Last week, with many people starting to carry out exterior maintenance and decorating of properties, I outlined some simple safety tips for using leaning ladders. This week…
Company fined for unsafe work
A metalwork casting and machining company has been fined for unsafe work practices after an employee nearly fell through a fragile roof at their premises.
The Court heard that the employee was working on the roof of the…
Top Tips for Ladder Safety
By Soni Sheimar, General Manager, Easi-Dec Access Systems Ltd
It’s estimated that falls from ladders account for almost a third of all injuries and cost the UK economy around £60 million every year. This time of year many…