A scissor lift is a self-propelled work platform that raises workers and their materials to different heights. Scissor lifts are named after their lifting mechanism, which is typically a criss-cross configuration of tubes that move in a scissor-like fashion when the platform is raised and lowered.

The short answer to the question “can you use a ladder on a scissor lift” is no because it’s not safe. Read on to learn more…

Scissor lift with worker working while elevated. 2 March 2020. Original photo by Justinjkiss. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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When it comes to working with ladders, safety is paramount. Falls from height are consistently the leading cause of workplace fatalities and injuries in the UK – accounting for 40 fatalities and over 5,000 non-fatal injuries in 2022/23.

Most workers are aware of the essential ladder safety rules but there are still some areas of ladder safety that are often overlooked. In this blog, we will be discussing the importance of making sure the area directly below your ladder is clear of any potential hazards.

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Falls from ladders are among the leading causes of work-related fatal injuries in the UK. When a deadly fall does occur, it’s usually due to workers either not being aware of or disregarding crucial safety procedures when working with ladders at height.

In this blog, we'll see what bad ladder safety looks like and name five things you should avoid in order to ensure the safety of yourself and others when working with ladders.

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Rolling ladders are essential in commercial and industrial settings like warehouses and stock rooms for accessing high objects quickly. To reposition a rolling ladder, all you need to do is carefully tilt it backwards and push it to your desired location to have stable and secure access to your goods in seconds.

These may be easy ladders to use, but using them incorrectly could result in injury to you and those around you. Before getting work, familiarise yourself with the rolling ladder safety tips below...

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When you're using a ladder, safety should be your top priority at all times - including when you're climbing down the ladder.

Falls from ladders are a common cause of injury both at home and in the workplace, so don't allow yourself to become complacent. You may have finished changing that light bulb (or whatever it was you needed the ladder for) but until both of your feet are firmly on the ground, there's still a chance that you could fall and hurt yourself.

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