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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.
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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreHow Often Should Scaffolding be Inspected?
We discuss the importance of scaffolding inspections and explore the regulations that have been established to maintain safety.
Read moreWhat 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.
Read moreSafety 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.
Read moreWork 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.
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.
Read moreMeet 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!
Read moreMeet 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!
Read moreMeet 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!
Read moreEmergency 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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