Ladders

Ladders play a critical role in ensuring both workplace safety and facilitating productivity across a wide variety of industries. From manufacturing and construction to warehousing ladders are a true mainstay.

Choosing the right ladder for your task at hand can have great impacts on safety and operational efficiency, with a range of ladders available from Lifting Equipment Store to cover the majority of common tasks and environments.

LADDER TYPES

Step Ladders: Suitable for tasks that require frequent climbing and descending at short heights. These offer stability with typically wider steps and a top platform for added balance.

Extension Ladders: Commonly used for higher reach scenarios, this type of ladder can extend to the heights typically seen with tasks like painting, maintenance, and installation.

Platform Ladders: Synonymous with stability and large standing platforms, these ladders are suitable for longer duration tasks, where time and security are a necessity.

Rolling Ladders: Fitted with wheels/castors, rolling ladders are mobile and most commonly utilized in warehouses and storerooms for easy access to shelving and inventory.

Cross-Over Ladders: More suited to environments where a permanent access point is required, commonly over the top of unmovable machinery or pipe work.

FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING

Height Requirements: Select only a ladder than can reach a height where you won't be overextending.

Weight Capacity: Ensure the ladder can support the weight of the user, as well as additional weight from tools and materials.

Material: Ladders are most commonly manufactured from aluminum fiberglass, or steel. Each material have its own advantages in terms of durability, weight, and resistance to environmental aspects such as weather and chemicals.

Safety Features: Look for ladders with safety features such as non-slip steps, stabilizing feet, and secure locking mechanisms for optimal accident prevention.

Environment: Consider where you will use your ladder, indoors or outdoors, as this can significantly affect other choices such as materials and safety requirements.

OPTIMAL SAFETY

Safety should always be the top priority for all employers and employees, particularly when using common applications such as ladders. Proper training on ladder usage and types of ladders is recommended.

We also advise that regular inspections for wear and tear, and adherence to safety guidelines, should always be undertaken if you are to prevent accidents and injuries.