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Average Costs to Fix or Repair a House

Purchasing your first home is a real accomplishment and a matter of pride for many of us. Unfortunately, many people often fail to consider the costs of maintenance and home repair when they decide exactly how much they can afford to spend on a house. If you’re considering buying a home, or if you are […]

Ladder Accidents: Potentially Deadly, Always Preventable

Everyone should take ladder safety seriously. In fact, a company was recently fined after an electrician fell to his death from a stepladder. Why such harsh treatment? The truth is that most falls from height that cause injuries or death involve ladders. This high risk activity must be taken seriously, and precautions put into place. […]

Should You Use a Scissor Lift or a Boom Lift?

A lift is one of the safest, most reliable tools for working in small places. They’re easy to move in and out of place. They also provide a stable work platform. When you hire a lift, you have two choices. Should you use a scissor lift or a boom lift? In order to make the […]

How to Work Safely at Height?

How to Work Safely at Height Any time you or a member of your crew works at a height, the risk of serious injury increases. In fact, there’s a chance of being injured, even when you’re just a few inches off of the ground. To reduce the risk of injury and increase safety, workers must […]

The Ultimate Guide to Temporary Pedestrian Barrier Hire

See my hire options Contents 1# Things to consider 2# Introduction 3# What are temporary pedestrian barriers? 4# The benefits and limitations of temporary pedestrian barriers 5# The laws on crowd control 6# The laws on securing construction sites 7# Tips before hiring 8# FAQs about temporary pedestrian barrier hire Things to consider Purpose – […]

The Ultimate Guide to Podium Step Hire

See my hire options Contents 1# Things to consider 2# Introduction 3# What are podium steps? 4# The legal requirements for podium steps 5# The benefits of podium steps 6# Tips before hiring 7# FAQs about podium steps hire Things to consider The work to be done – the need to adjust your working position […]

The Ultimate Guide to Pipe Rack Hire

See my hire options Contents 1# Things to consider 2# Introduction 3# What are pipe racks? 4# Lakeside-Hire pipe racks: the main features 5# How to use pipe racks safely 6# Tips before hiring 7# FAQs about pipe rack hire Things to consider Length, weight and number of pipes – These factors will determine the […]

The Ultimate Guide to Lifting Gear Hire

See my hire options Contents 1# Things to consider 2# Introduction 3# Why is lifting equipment safety important? 4# Lifting gear legal requirements 5# Dos and don’ts of lifting safely 6# The different types of lifting gear 7# Tips before hiring 8# FAQs about Lifting Gear Hire Things to consider The different kinds of lifting […]

The Ultimate Guide to Heras Fencing

Contents Things to consider Introduction What is Heras fencing? The benefits of Heras fencing The law on securing construction sites How does Heras fencing meet the challenges faced by building contractors? Tips before hiring FAQs about Heras fencing View our range of Heras Fencing or call us on 0333 920 2076 Things to consider Public […]

The Ultimate Guide to GRP Podium Steps Hire

Our podium steps are ideal for working at a low level, they are far better matched to lower heights than a step ladder or a hop-up work platform when operating at a height; this is because the podium steps and platforms have a larger surface area to work on, they are also more stable than […]

The Ultimate Guide to Flood Lighting

See my hire options Contents 1# Things to consider 2# Introduction 3# What is flood lighting? 4# What is the difference between lumens and watts? 5# Converting lumens to watts 6# Different types of floodlights 7# How to control floodlights 8# Choosing a colour temperature 9# Tips before hiring 10# FAQs about flood lighting hire […]

Ultimate Guide to Scaffold Tower Safety Standards

Scaffolding is used for the primary purpose of creating as safe a workspace for construction workers as possible. If they have access to a safe, stable scaffold, they are better able to work at heights with less risk of taking a fall. One of the most common forms of scaffolding is the scaffold tower. These […]

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