http://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/articles Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:20:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A maintenance firm contracted by Sheffield Council to carry out routine work has come under fire from a disgruntled customer, who has now been waiting over 6 weeks for a bracket on his drainpipe to be fixed. Terence Young was less than impressed with the temporary fix which was initially carried ... http://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/articles/sheffield-council-ladders-ban-%e2%80%98ludicrous%e2%80%99-256.html The High Court has ruled that Nadia Isaacs, of North London, will not be liable to pay compensation to a worker who fell from a ladder whilst carrying out work at her home. Labourer Tomasz Kmiecic, took Mrs Isaacs to court and attempted to sue her for a six figure sum- ... http://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/articles/ladder-fall-compensation-claim-dismissed-254.html Liversedge Decorating Contractors Ltd, of Huddersfield, have been fined £2,000 after a worker suffered brain damage, which was sustained after a fall from a ladder. Trevor Dawson was working for the company- which is owned by Paul Daniel and Clive Dewhirst- when he fell from an unstable ladder when painting a ... http://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/articles/decorating-company-fined-after-severe-ladder-accident-252.html How many times have you gone to change a light bulb, only to find that you can’t reach it? If only you had that step ladder you’ve been meaning to buy. And how often do you think to yourself how good it would be to be able to store your ... http://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/articles/the-most-essential-ladder-for-any-home-250.html In modern homes, homeowners are often struggling for storage space. And that is because as their family grows, they need to find more rooms to accommodate them and their belongings. This is why so many people make use of their lofts these days. They offer a great space for storing ... http://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/articles/why-you-need-a-loft-ladder-248.html If like most people in the UK, you are fond of DIY, you will know the need for a suitable set of step ladders. Ladders need to be used in the home for a variety of purposes, from putting up pictures, to painting and decorating to replacing light bulbs. However, ... http://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/articles/use-one-ladder-%e2%80%93-use-a-multi-purpose-ladder-246.html With energy bills rising all the time, many home owners are trying to be more energy efficient to cut down on costs and reduce bills. Some simple ways to do this include turning off lights that are not being used, replacing all bulbs with energy efficient types and checking that ... http://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/articles/cut-down-your-energy-bills-by-installing-an-extra-layer-of-loft-insulation-244.html Ladders are used by many different people. Whilst they might come in handy at home for DIY jobs and in industry for work related activities, they also have a more important use. They are used on a regular basis by the Fire Service to help to save lives. Rescue in Port ... http://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/articles/three-rescued-by-ladder-in-port-glasgow-242.html Falling from height is one of the most common work related accidents in the UK. So sometimes you need more than just a standard ladder to work from height safely. Overreaching and trying to manoeuvre a ladder into a situation that is not only impossible but also extremely dangerous, can ... http://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/articles/do-a-risk-assessment-%e2%80%93-is-it-safe-to-use-a-ladder-240.html An ex window cleaner from the West Midlands town of Dudley, who fell from a ladder and sustained broken bones, has backed the Health and Safety Executive’s new Shattered Lives campaign. Ken Bradley broke both his wrist and hip when carrying out his window cleaning round back in 2006. Mr Bradley ... http://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/articles/hse%e2%80%99s-shattered-lives-campaign-given-the-thumbs-up-from-ex-window-cleaner-238.html