We strongly recommend you do not use a ladder on a scaffold. Read on to find out why.

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Familiarising yourself with the relevant health and safety precautions before using a ladder is the most important way to prevent any injuries. What a lot of people might not realise is that the time spent working on a ladder can also impact the overall risk factor of a job; in fact, it can significantly increase the risk of an incident.

Read on to find out the maximum time you should spend on a ladder.

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Buying an extension ladder might seem confusing when you learn there are different types. We’re here to make things easier.

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Short answer: 'Youngman Board' is a term used to refer to a staging board. Youngman is a very popular supplier of staging boards, and the brand name is commonly used synonymously with staging board products due to the brand popularity.

There is a wide range of different access equipment designed to give you that added height you need to access hard to reach areas, and knowing which one is best suited to you can sometimes take a bit of research.

If you’ve found your way to this blog, you’ve likely come across the term ‘Youngman board’ and have found yourself wondering ‘what is a Youngman board?’ If this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place to find some answers!

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Ladder owners must be aware of the risks associated with working on a ladder and take the necessary precautions before doing so. One such precaution is performing a pre-use check before each use to ensure there are no signs of damage to your ladder. A damaged or faulty ladder could collapse with you on it and cause a nasty fall.

To avoid this, here's a handy guide on how to inspect a ladder...

Ladder inspection checklist

According to HSE (Health and Safety Executive), you must check the following when inspecting a ladder:

1. Stiles

Make sure the stiles (also known as the side rails) are not bent or damaged in any way, or else the ladder could collapse beneath you.

2. Feet

Check to see if they are missing, worn, or damaged. Make sure the anti-slip surfaces are also undamaged. If so, the ladder could slip as you use it.

3. Rungs

Are they bent? Worn? Missing? Loose? If so, you could fall while using the ladder. More...