Thursday, December 29, 2011

Should I invest in a Platform Ladder?


With the new OH&S legislation and national harmonisation approaching in January, lots of businesses are updating and reviewing the safety standards as well as procedures in their workplace. 

Ladder falls from height are not only an insurance, but a health and safety risk which contributes to more injuries than any other type of work equipment. Injury from ladder falls are not just relegated to the workplace.  Recently our own Molly Meldrum was injured seriously when putting up Christmas lights on a ladder at his home. 

So why a 
platform ladder over a good old fashioned step ladder?  Step ladder injuries and falls are usually caused by the ladder not being open properly or going too high on the steps without a steady base.  A platform ladder offers more stability.  Here are some of the key benefits:-

Work Area
.  A platform ladder has a larger, wider platform surface so you aren’t tip toeing around paint pots and tools which can get caught underfoot.

Balance.
  Due to the sturdy platform the ladder is more stable, making it much safer to do what you need to do without toppling the ladder and hurting yourself.

Flexibility.
  Platform ladders come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, right through to custom made designs so you can choose a ladder which works efficiently and safely for the job at hand.

Material.
  Platform ladders can come in lightweight yet tough fibreglass so you can move the ladder around without straining your back.  Or durable aluminium which won't rust and will last you for years to come.

Ultimately if you’re looking to get a job done safely and efficiently, look no further than a 
platform ladder for all your work and domestic jobs that need a step up!

Monday, December 19, 2011

Scaffold for sale: Most affordable yet convenient for all

If you are planning to get scaffold, then it is necessary to understand its various types availed in the market. One alternative that many people would want to take is aluminum scaffolding, because this metal is long-lasting yet affordable. Aluminum scaffolding works well while constructing various projects! Usage of scaffold in Sydney has been increasing enormously hence scaffold is used for residential and industrial purposes too!

….scaffolding is followed with two types - most of the scaffolds are made out of steel, some of them are made out of aluminum. However, choosing the perfect scaffold always depends on you and your pocket! Construction professionals of Sydney find process of scaffolding very safe and sound. Steel and aluminum scaffolds are very much strong in nature; that is why companies nowadays have switched over to these types of scaffold.

You can buy aluminum scaffold in different forms such as mobile towers, scaffold towers, planks, frames etc! In recent years there has been a marked boost in "scaffold for sale". Scaffolding is a brilliant product to have around the building; as it ensures that you are able to reach elevated areas safely. Sometimes it is obvious that, people would want to save money, and do renovations on their own. This is the reason why people purchase scaffold, because such scaffolds can be reused in future!

Many online companies provide you scaffold on rent too. Choosing aluminum scaffolds would be an ideal idea because they are light in weight, flexible yet very effective! You should consider online and offline stores which cater scaffold for sale in Sydney. Because scaffolds are easily transported to other places, people these days are inclined to get them. Let us unveil its top most advantages:

-    Scaffold can be easily installed and erected by one man.
-    Today's scaffold is a universal modular with simple components.
-    More safe and fast.