Man working on scaffolding structure

Courts Get Tougher on Safe Working at Height

Three UK courts hand down hefty fines to contractors failing to keep employees safe during roof repair work. 



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Man working on scaffolding structure

Courts Get Tougher on Safe Working at Height

Three UK courts hand down hefty fines to contractors failing to keep employees safe during roof repair work. 



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Scaffolding on building

Apprentice Scaffolder's 4m Fall "Could Easily Have Been Fatal"

A 16 year old apprentice joiner fell approximately 4m from a scaffold platform in nearly fatal fall, Sheffield Magistrates’ Court heard.



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Scaffolders wearing BIGBEN safety harness

How Much Weight Can Your Safety Harness Support?

On the Leach's blog, we discuss the importance of safety harnesses and how to use them correctly.

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The Importance of Tool Tethering when Working at Height

Should you tether your tools when working at height? We discuss why tool tethering could help save lives.

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Scaffolding ready to be inspected

How Often Should Scaffolding be Inspected?

We discuss the importance of scaffolding inspections and explore the regulations that have been established to maintain safety.
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Scaffolder at height London skyline

What is a Fall Factor Calculation?

Fall factor is a simple calculation that represents the severity of a fall. We discuss how to use this calculation to increase worker safety.

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Safety harness inspection

Safety Harness Inspections - What's the Law?

Safety harnesses are important pieces of equipment when working at height. Keeping them in working order is essential. Here's why.

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Scaffolders working at height

Work at Height Regulations 2005 – We Answer Your Questions

What are the implications of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 for safety managers and business owners? We discuss.



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BIGBEN TuffPad scaffolding pad in use

Tuff as Old Boots – BIGBEN Launches New TuffPad® with 48% Better Impact Protection

BIGBEN launches TuffPad®, a scaffolding pad that delivers a whopping 48% better impact protection.

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Meet the Team - Tia

Meet Tia, our Key Sales Account Manager

Join us for a special Leach's Meet the Team Q&A with our Key Sales Account Manager, Tia. We talk Leach's, childhood dreams, and dogs!

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Meet the Team - Kris

Meet Kris, our Purchasing Superstar!

Join us for a special Leach's Meet the Team Q&A with our Purchasing superstar Kris. We talk Leach's, values, and golf!

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Meet the Team - Perry

Meet Perry, our Trusted Sales Account Manager

Join us for a special Leach's Meet the Team Q&A with our Sales Account Manager, Perry. We talk random facts and biscuits!

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Emergency Evacuation and Rescue Plan for Scaffolding

Emergency Evacuation and Rescue Plan for Scaffolding

On the blog, we discuss the importance of deploying an emergency evacuation and rescue plan for scaffolding.

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