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08 Jan 2025

what counts as professional use for ladders

When deciding what kind of ladder you need for a task, it is essential that you choose one that is safe and suitable for the type of work you will be carrying out.

If you’re planning on repainting your bedroom or changing a lightbulb, you don’t need to fork out on an industry-grade ladder. Conversely, if you will need to use your ladder frequently for construction or trade work, you don’t want a domestic grade ladder that is unsuitable for the job.

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10 Dec 2024

The Science of Ladder Stability

Ladders are essential tools for accessing hard to reach places, however, if used incorrectly, they can also become a source of accidents and injuries. Understanding the science behind ladder stability is crucial to using them safely. This blog will explore the science principles that help ladders to stand firm and provide some handy tips to help you ensure ladder safety and stability.

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10 Sep 2024

UK Ladder Regulations

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has put various restrictions and regulations in place to help reduce the risks associated with ladders and step ladders. In this blog, we will run through the laws and safety guidelines that currently apply to ladder usage in the UK – let’s get started!

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22 Jul 2024

Transporting a ladder can be a challenging task, especially if you only have a car at your disposal (as opposed to a van or truck).

We know it can be tempting to just stick the ladder in your car boot and begin your journey home, but there are a number of laws in place that you risk breaking if you allow the ladder to overhang your vehicle.

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07 Dec 2023

how far apart are the rungs on a ladder

SHORT ANSWER: EN131 standards allow for a gap between rungs of 225mm to 300mm.

On almost every ladder in the UK, the rungs are all spaced evenly apart with the same amount of space between each one. Read on to find out why!

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