Situations Where You Should NOT Use A Scaffold Tower
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:13 AM
There are several situations when a mobile tower scaffold must not be used on a job, and it is important to recognise the various factors that determine if it is safe to use. This article outlines situations where scaffold towers should be avoided, including the maximum mobile tower s …
The Difference Mandatory Training Can Make: Ontario Reduces Fall From Height Injuries By 19%
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:12 AM
In Ontario, Canada, work at height training was made mandatory, and now the results are in: a 19% drop in injuries related to falls from height. This is largely credited to the workers who received the training keeping up the best practices for the two years following their safety cou …
Is It Safe For Everyone To Use A Desksurfer?
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:11 AM
Working at height is a common and accepted practice in many industries, but following the right rules and regulations is essential to prevent injuries and death. The use of a Desksurfer is often the best way to get work done at height, especially when working alone and in offices.
Falls From Height Leading Cause Of Worker Death
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:10 AM
Falls from height are the leading cause of death within the workforce. Statistics by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published in early July show that in 2023 – 2024, 50 workers died due to a fall from height in the UK.
Are Construction Workers And Chimney Sweeps Under Too Much Pressure?
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:09 AM
Falls from scaffolding and roofs are not exactly commonplace but they have certainly not been eradicated, so why is that? We were recently asked if this could be due to pressure and time constraints – but our short answer was “generally no”. The long answer is slightly more complicate …
Access Issues On A Machine Bed In A Large Manufacturing Facility
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:08 AM
An existing customer contacted us as a work at height issue had been highlighted by a number of engineers. The production engineers needed to reach out, in between support pillars to attach strengthening spars to the skin of aircraft wings and they were struggling to get to where they …
How To Operate A Desksurfer
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:07 AM
When you carry out work at height, you have many things to keep in mind. Not only do you have to follow strict protocol and be sure that your equipment is up to standard, you also must ensure that you know how to properly operate that equipment.
How Ability Can Help You Even After You Make Your Desksurfer Purchase
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:06 AM
Are you looking at hiring a Desksurfer but you aren’t sure how to operate it? Maybe you’re worried about troubleshooting it or having difficulty manoeuvring it. A good equipment hire specialist will make sure that you are supported every step of the way however, which is why at Abilit …
Does Digital Technology Help Prevent Work Accidents?
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:04 AM
A meeting between MPs recently resulted in a manifesto urging industries where employees often work at height to adopt digital technologies to help prevent accidental falls. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Working at Height (APPG) believes that such technology can address the cha …
Troubleshooting Your Desksurfer and Other Equipment
By Admin on Aug 22, 2025 11:44:03 AM
Issues with any safety equipment can creep up over time, even with Desksurfers, but knowing what to look for and how to address problems can prevent any accidents and minimise downtime. Here’s our quick guide to identifying and troubleshooting common faults with Desksurfers and relate …