Category Archives: Roof ladders

Homeowners are using this particularly hot summer as a brilliant opportunity to carry out a health check of their roof. In many ways, it’s perfect – it’s bright, clear and dry, which mitigates a number of safety concerns normally associated … Continue reading →

The invention of the ladder is thousands of years old. These days, with so many leading manufacturers of access equipment like Werner and Zarges, it’s fair to say that the ladder has come a long way since then! Here are … Continue reading →

If you’re a professional tradesperson, transporting your ladder safely is arguably just as vital a skill as safely using it. Ladders that aren’t properly secured run the risk of suffering damage in transit, which could affect their integrity and safety … Continue reading →

One of the most important rules to bear in mind when looking at doing roofing work is that it is fundamentally not a job for amateurs. Even if it’s something as simple as adjusting a TV aerial, we’d still definitely … Continue reading →

Access to a rooftop requires a good ladder solution, such as a professional roof ladder or CAT ladder. Opt for a less secure design or regular ladder, which isn’t fixed to the top of a roof, and you could find … Continue reading →

Working at a height can be dangerous; throw in the potential risks of roof work and you can have a recipe for disaster. Falling or slipping from a roof inevitably causes serious injury, and sometimes death. According to the HSE, … Continue reading →