Ensure that the top surface of the "Ladder Grip" is horizontal and remove any excess adhesive from the rung. Telescopic ladders are a variation of leaning ladders but remember that they don’t all work in the same way.

Always grip the ladder and face the ladder rungs while climbing or descending – don’t slide down the stiles They should always be used, stored and transported with care and kept clean. In addition to following this guidance, it’s important you read and follow the user instructions provided by the manufacturer. Please ensure that the PU230 data sheet is studied before commencing the installation. Local conditions and circumstances may require some amendments. Don’t work off the top three rungs. Try to make sure that the ladder extends at least 1 metre or three rungs above where you are working

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Robustly constructed from steel tube with a zinc plated finish for years of trouble-free use. Now silver coloured, not yellow! Ladder Grips are manufactured in the UK from welded 2 mm steel with a powder coating and non-ferrous fittings to maximise strength and durability. The special natural rubber ladder pads are fixed to the steel and provide the grip necessary to keep the ladder stable. Adjustable height tray accepts ladders up to a maximum overall footprint dimension 485mm x 130mm (19" x 5").

To help make sure the ladder angle is at the safest position to work from- you should use the 1-in-4 rule. This is where the ladder should be one space or unit of measurement out for every four spaces or units up (a 75° angle) Protection level S1 will still be visible with the suffix P, ie S1P. However, since the tests for nail protection have been extended to P, PL and PS, the protection level S1 will therefore be able to be specified with these additions; S1P, S1PL and S1PS. Where side loadings cannot be avoided, you should prevent the steps from tipping over, eg by tying the steps. Otherwise, use a more suitable type of access equipment Size for size, no other ladder safety devices or accessories provide the level of safety or versatility of Ladder Grips.The key feature of Ladder Grips that make it so powerful in improving ladder safety, is the formulation of the rubber pad combined with the design of the product, for best results clean pads with soapy water or similar then dry prior to use.We deliver to all postal areas in the UK, including England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands. The slip resistance test has also changed in the way it is carried out – now on a ceramic tile surface not a steel plate, and using different lubricants. Also, the heel and forepart of the boot will be tested, not the flat. Water resistant symbols changed: Don’t overload the ladder – consider your weight and the equipment or materials you are carrying before working at height Now – as the safety footwear standards have already been published, all new products will be tested to the new standards, and so will carry the new codes. Are the 2011 standards still relevant?

Insole – this is the material inside the footwear, generally soft and flexible, which the wearer’s foot rests on. It usually is replaceable as it squashes down after a period of usage. PLEASE ENSURE THAT EXTREME CAUTION IS TAKEN WHILST WORKING ON LADDERS AND THAT THE APPROPRIATE PPE IS ALWAYS WORN. Apply a 6mm diameter bead of the PU230 adhesive down the middle of each internal surface of the "Ladder Grip" profiles. do not apply Adhesive to more than 5 "Ladder Grips" at a time. Ladder rungs are specifically designed at an angle so they become level and provide stability when the ladder is put at the correct angle against a surface, but a lot of these types of fixed ladders have rungs which are round barred, with no angled flat surface or grip." ALL Ladders Extension Ladders Combination Ladders Telescopic Ladders Roof Ladders Glassfibre Ladders Single LaddersPS means the footwear was tested with a nail 3mm in diameter, and is relevant for risks such as sewing needles or hypodermic needles. Outsole – this is the piece of material on the bottom of the shoe – generally a compound of rubber on a safety boot. The old symbol of WRU (meaning water-resistant uppers) has been replaced by a new code of WPA – meaning water penetration and absorption. Scuff cap abrasion resistance test added: While all changes to the standards have significance, some are aimed primarily at the manufacturers. Therefore, here we have listed some changes that will likely impact you the most:

Dylan also pointed out that there are many examples of when workers' safety can be compromised by climbing up flat-rung fixed ladders attached to equipment such as fuel tanks. Ensure that the ladder rungs are clean and free of loose paint etc. Wipe the rungs with a suitable solvent cleaner to remove any grease and similar dirt likely to prevent a suitable adhesion. ALL Scaffolds & Towers Domestic Towers STEEL Scaffold Towers ALLOY Scaffold Towers Industrial Towers Most ladder safety devices available on the market concentrate on trying to fix the ladder feet whereas Ladder Grips secures the top of the ladder. If the top is made immobile, the feet are unlikely to move.

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The HSE also remind us that work at height means work ‘in any place where, if there were no precautions in place, a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury.’ In other words, this doesn’t just mean falling from the top of a 6 foot ladder. It can also mean falling from a step ladder – which are more commonly used than many might think – as well as smaller pieces of runged equipment such as stepping stools. Expert Insight