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08 Apr 2020

 

Extending Ladder

Pictured: Professional Double Extension Ladder

Here's our step-by-step guide to help you stay safe while using an extension ladder.

  1. Minimise the load - only carry extra weight (e.g. tools, paints) up the ladder if you need them.

  2. Don't over-reach while on the ladder - if you're struggling to reach, get off the ladder and reposition it.

  3. Don't rush - work slowly and avoid taking risks

  4. When possible, keep your hands free to grip the ladder - a tool belt is a good way to achieve this

  5. Don't attempt to adjust or extend the ladder while you're on it!

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07 Apr 2020

With the UK on lockdown and a large portion of the country's workforce currently furloughed, you may have a lot of free time on your hands right now.

On Monday 23 March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged us to help slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) by staying at home and only going out for the following reasons:

  • Medical needs
  • Shopping for essentials
  • Exercising once a day
  • Work (but only if you can't work from home)

Those rules have been in place for a couple of weeks now, and unsurprisingly, many housebound Brits have been turning to DIY to keep themselves busy.

Man painting house with ladder in the background

Photo by Tafe Sa Tonsley

But it's one thing to reupholster an old armchair or try your hand at upcycling - jobs like those are easy to complete without going outside. What if you want to paint your house? Is that allowed under the current COVID-19 rules?

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