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Renewed commitment to offshore wind puts guardrails on eco-agenda

Guardrails

Following the news that the government has confirmed its long-term commitment to increasing the UK’s use of offshore wind energy, guardrails could become a core component in ensuring safety during any maintenance work. Just as is the case with oil rigs, offshore wind farms demand particular care and attention when it comes to safety, as […]

Edge protection and demarcation systems can drive workplace injuries lower

Demarcation systems

The declining rate of workplace injuries can be driven lower by continued attention to details like edge protection and demarcation systems, helping employees to step with a greater degree of surefootedness in potentially hazardous environments. October 21st-25th was the European Week for Safety and Health at Work, organised by the European Agency for Safety and […]

Roof rails may be more secure than scaffolding

Roof rails

Fixed roof rails may be a better method of edge protection than scaffolding in some instances, as the latter could have security implications. On October 21st, Greater Manchester Police’s ‘City Centre’ account on Twitter tweeted about how officers had seen a spate of break-ins which used scaffolding as the point of entry. The tweet revealed: […]

Edge protection will face rising demand in construction upswing

Edge protection

Now could be the time to invest in edge protection for future construction projects, as it appears the industry is exiting the recent downturn – which in turn is likely to see demand spike in the months to come. Many projects have been put on hold during the recession and surrounding economic turbulence, from private […]

Scaffolding fatality highlights value of guard rails

Guardrails

Following the recent HSE report of a fatality in Skegness in 2010, when a 26-year-old man fell from scaffolding that had not been fitted with guard rails, the launch of the NASC 2013 Safety Report further demonstrates the value of edge protection when working on scaffold structures. NASC – the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation […]

Safety ladders can protect in-training individuals

Safety Ladders

Safety ladders offer an important extra element of protection for people working at height, which could provide a useful backup for new employees who are still undergoing training. This year, the Ladder Exchange initiative – which urges individuals who work at height and their employers to replace worn-out or broken ladders with new, safe ones […]

Rubbish chutes can help on-site sorting of recyclable solar panels

Rubbish Chutes

We’ve touched on the use of rubbish chutes to sort materials on-site in the past, with different coloured chutes able to carry different substances safely to ground level – with benefits including the ability to streamline your sorting of recyclable materials. This could be particularly useful in the years ahead, as the National Federation of […]

Walkovers can help avoid disturbing asbestos

Walkovers

Walkovers do not just help to reduce the risk of trips and falls when working at height; they may also reduce the likelihood that a misplaced footstep will disturb hazardous roofing materials like asbestos. The HSE warns that loose-fill asbestos – often used to insulate industrial loft spaces in the 20th century – is “probably […]

Fatality highlights essential nature of guardrails

Guardrails

Guardrails’ importance on construction sites has been highlighted once again with a Health & Safety Executive report of a fatality after a fall from height on unprotected scaffolding. The HSE recently reported on an incident dating back to February 2010 and concerning a 26-year-old Lincolnshire man who was working on a residential property in Skegness. […]

Win your way to a roofing award with edge protection and safety ladders

Edge protection

Edge protection and safety ladders can save lives – but they could also help your company to win recognition in the Roofing Awards 2014. The National Federation of Roofing Contractors has officially begun accepting entries for the upcoming round of the awards, with an application form available for download. Accompanying the form is an outline […]

Safety ladders offer escape routes from roofing mishaps

Safety Ladders

We often refer to safety ladders as a means of safely accessing a roof for maintenance work and other similar reasons, but in some circumstances the same ladder can become a valuable escape route. The National Federation of Roofing Contractors has issued an urgent message to its members, warning of the risks associated with torch-applying […]

Aluminium walkways can provide foot access to green roofs

Aluminium walkways

Newly updated government guidance on green roofs and walls – and particularly on fire safety within  such structures – offers an indication of how aluminium walkways can be useful where foot traffic will be required to pass over the roof surface. Fire Performance of Green Roofs and Walls, published by the Department for Communities and […]

In situ testing can ensure trust in safety ladders

Safety Ladders

Safety ladders are intended to remove any doubt about the risk of a fall from height – but should any lingering uncertainty remain after installation, in situ testing is a good way to eradicate it. A recent feature in Materials Handling World magazine highlights the importance of safety when working at height, claiming that 3,000 […]

Man anchors can keep trainees safe

Mobile Man Anchors

With an influx of less-experienced employees likely in the construction sector in the months to come, man anchors could prove to be a crucial safety precaution for those who are not used to working at height. Any elevated surface where access is regularly required should already be bordered by guardrails to protect maintenance workers. However, […]

Edge protection ensures safety in summer storms

Edge protection

Edge protection might seem like something you’d be more likely to need in winter, when the prevailing weather conditions are more likely to include strong winds and poor visibility. But in fact, heavy weather during the summer months can catch many people off guard, making it even more important to have the correct safety precautions […]

Man anchors and safety ladders can avoid skip company sanctions

Mobile Man Anchors

If you are operating in the skip hire sector, take a look at your working-at-height safety provisions to determine whether precautions like safety ladders and man anchors may be required. Skips are often stacked when not in use – and it may not immediately appear easy to take precautions when scaling these stacks, as they […]

Roof rails and rubbish chutes can show TrustMark commitment

Rubbish Chutes

Using roof rails and rubbish chutes on a construction site can allow TrustMark-certified builders to demonstrate their commitment to safety, while protecting employees and members of the public in the process. The TrustMark scheme allows tradesmen to be recognised for working to a high standard, in line with industry health and safety practices, and adhering […]

Glastonbury weather highlights need for man anchors and roof rails

Mobile Man Anchors

A look back at previous Glastonbury music festivals gives an indication of why roof rails and man anchors are an important investment for any UK business, whether you’re scaling the heights of the Pyramid Stage to erect speakers and lighting, or just need safe access to the roof of your office block. The Met Office […]

Cable trays support eco-friendly commitments

Cable Trays

Cable trays and rooftop guard rails can help you with several different kinds of eco-conscious commitments as part of Recycle Week 2013. The event runs from June 17th-23rd and is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2013 – ten years during which an estimated £2.4 billion worth of materials have been collected for recycling. Of course, […]

Installing walkovers to pitched roofs

Walkovers

A pitched roof might seem like it would present an obstacle to the installation of walkovers, but in actual fact, they are not only relatively easy to install; they can also introduce an important element of safety to an uneven roof surface. Working – and walking – on a pitched roof is inherently risky as, […]

Safety ladders permit safe access to lightning rods

Safety Ladders

Viewers of the BBC’s The One Show this week might have seen a report about lightning strikes on aeroplanes – but closer to ground level, safety ladders can play their part in allowing buildings to be protected against the same mishap. With extremely large amounts of energy held within each bolt of lightning, the best […]

Rubbish chutes can improve safety and productivity

Rubbish Chutes

Rubbish chutes are more than just a convenience for construction sites; they not only help to improve safety, they can also help boost productivity as well. Installing rubbish chutes makes sure there is a clear route to ground level for waste produced by workers on upper levels and on the roof. Colour-coded rubbish chutes can […]

Edge protection and safety barriers may have helped roofers earn awards

Guardrails

Relatively simple measures including the installation of safety barriers and edge protection may have helped to boost the number of awards given out over recent months by the NFRC. The organisation – the National Federation of Roofing Contractors – has already held annual general meetings in regions throughout the UK. On May 17th, over 600 […]

Gale-force forecast makes man anchors essential

Mobile Man Anchors

Man anchors are likely to be an essential investment for many people working at height in the weeks to come, as the typical British weather shows no signs of catching up with the fact that it’s spring. Nationwide forecasts from the Met Office predict that the end of May will be “”windy for many, with […]

Safety Expo agenda shows life-changing potential of edge protection

Guardrails

A few weeks ago, we reported that edge protection would be firmly on the agenda for the 2013 Safety & Health Expo, thanks to the Access Industry Forum’s Work at Height Zone. Now the agenda has been published in full, we can confirm that edge protection’s potential to change lives – or to prevent them […]

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