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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Ultimate Guide to Scaffold Tower Safety Standards
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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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How to install a lintel using a Strongboy

First, gather the correct equipment. Strongboy hire and Acrow Prop hire are the most cost-effective way of getting hold of the best tools for the job. Safety goggles, steel-toe capped boots and gloves are also essential. You first task is to install a lintel to hold the weight of the wall before you start removing […]

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Working at height with a cantilever scaffold tower

Lakeside-Hire’s Cantilever Scaffold Tower Puts Safety First Slips, trips and falls cost society an estimated £800 million each year, according to the Health and Safety Executive. The most recent figures showed that there were 40 fatalities, 15,000 major injuries and over 30,000 workers needing more than three days off work in 2010. For construction workers, […]

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Do You Need a Narrow Scaffold Tower? Hire With Us Today.

Sometimes our standard sized scaffold towers at 950mm wide are too big for our customers projects. That’s why here at Lakeside-Hire, we stock a wide variety of scaffold towers to suit different tasks. No matter the job, speak to one of our trained advisors and they will be happy to help you find the right […]

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