When Should A Mobile Scaffold Tower Be Inspected?
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025, 11:39:01 AM
Scaffolding is integral to virtually any worksite, and workers should be able to depend on it. It facilitates tasks at heights that would otherwise be impossible to reach, but this means it must be frequently inspected for any defects that could lead to it collapsing.
What Is A Desksurfer And What Are The Benefits?
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025, 11:39:00 AM
Desksurfers are ideal for use in office spaces where the services are concealed within suspended ceilings, where space constraints and furniture mean more conventional access equipment cannot be used. In this blog post, we look at what the Desksurfer is and discuss its benefits.
In 2022, There’s Really No Excuse! Our Top 5 Tips When Working At Height
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025, 11:38:59 AM
While many may believe that health and safety awareness is better than ever in 2022, working at height is still one of the most dangerous occupations. Regardless of the role, falls from height were the number one cause of work-related deaths between 2020 and 2021. So how can we improv …
Working At Height: Why It’s Time To Upgrade Your Construction Equipment
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025, 11:38:58 AM
The construction industry uses numerous tools and equipment for heavy-duty work. To run an efficient company, you need to buy the right construction equipment, such as aluminium scaffold towers, desk surfers, chimney access ladders, desk surfer bridges and more.
5 Ways The Aluminium Scaffold Tower Outperforms A Ladder
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025, 11:38:56 AM
Few homes and businesses are without either a ladder or stepladder to complete many indoor and outdoor tasks that require working at a height.
Camden Council Loved Our Desksurfer – Here’s Why!
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025, 11:38:55 AM
At Ability International we love to help out Construction companies who are in need of bespoke equipment to help them with working at height, and we recently caught up with Leon from Camden Council, whom we supplied with a Desksurfer in 2022.
Working At Height Solutions: Your Guide To Preventing Falls
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025, 11:38:54 AM
Working at height is a common feature of many workplaces. Accidents involving falls from height are the second most common cause of workplace death and injury, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This guide looks at the different types of work at height solutions and w …
Ladders Vs Scaffold Tower – Which One Do You Need?
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025, 11:38:53 AM
If you need to carry out work in hard-to-reach areas, you need reliable equipment to get you there safely. A good ladder or scaffold tower can be useful for this situation, but it can be difficult to judge which is the better option for your needs. Using the right equipment is fundame …
What Responsibilities Do Employees Have When Working At Height?
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025, 11:38:52 AM
Working at height is one of the biggest causes of injuries and fatalities in the workplace, especially on construction sites, so it’s vital that employees take health and safety seriously when carrying out activities that require working at height.
How Short-Term Work At Height Equipment Hire Is Restarting Businesses
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025, 11:38:39 AM
For any business restarting following a lengthy lockdown, getting yourself back on your feet and on-track is priority one. Whether you’re a small business just starting up following a layoff from an existing company, or simply a firm getting back on its feet, equipment hire might be t …