TB Davies To Launch Unique Glass Fibre Ladder Range at NEC Safety & Health Expo Event
Multiple new glass fibre product line that brings added safety to electricians, plumbers and other professional trades to be launched at this year’s Safety & Health Expo at the NEC in Birmingham.
TB Davies (Cardiff) Ltd is excited that the expansion of its glass fibre product line will create the safest, most versatile non-conductive fibreglass ladders for professional tradesmen in the UK. The new products are part of the group’s world famous Little Giant brand from Wing USA. The new fibreglass extension ladders, stepladders, and multi-use ladders will help give much greater safety for those who work at height for a living. Electricians, contractors, plumbers and other skilled professionals will be able to work faster and more safely with this new exciting ladder range. Read this post
Improved Pinnacle Class 1 Industrial Step from TB Davies is Strongest in Range
TB Davies (Cardiff) Ltd today unveiled the new and improved Pinnacle Industrial Step Ladder range, designed and built to British Standards Class 1 BS2037.
The newly designed Class 1 step is the flagship of the Pinnacle range of industrial ladders. Its distinctive tough frame with deep anti-slip treads make this step ladder a popular choice for industrial users. “TB Davies is introducing one of the safest, strongest, and most durable ladders in the range,” said Bob Baldock, General Manager.
He continued, “The new design has improved user safety with deeper and more comfortable treads that incorporate an improved anti-slip surface along with strengthened back legs for increased stability.” Read this post
ProvaSystem® Railings UK to Launch at Grand Designs Live
Prova railings feature a revolutionary slim-lined design that allows homeowners to preserve their view of the garden or scenery by using this sleek railing system for decks, exterior balconies, and stairways. The low maintenance system is designed for easy DIY installation with online planning software to tell help plan and cost your job.
Customers can choose their style and options from over 18 possible configurations for indoor and outdoor use. Leading Danish manufacturer of loft ladders and staircases Dolle has designed the system. Dolle’s Key Account Manager Leif Kristensen explained, ‘We are working closely with TB Davies to introduce Prova to the UK market following remarkable success right across Europe. Prova is a contemporary design that has been enthusiastically embraced by consumers in what are very traditional markets such as Germany and France that until recently have only had cumbersome wooden systems to choose from.’
Falls From Ladders Lower As Latest Figures Show 11% Drop
FOR the second year running, figures released by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) reveal that the number of injuries involving the use of ladders and step ladders has fallen from 2132 in 2007/08 to 2011 in 2008/09 and 1817 in 2009/10. This despite an average overall increase of 51 per cent in the total number of falls from height reported to HSE over the same period. The figure of 1817 compares with 2631 ladder-related injuries reported to HSE in 2001/02, a drop of 31 per cent.
According to the Ladder Association, no one single initiative is responsible, but rather a combination of initiatives driven by the association itself and in collaboration with other agencies, in particular HSE and the Access Industry Forum (AIF), of which it is a founder member.
“Whatever the sceptics may say, it cannot be denied that these welcome statistics coincide with a significant increase in the number of users successfully completing a Ladder Association training course,” comments Chris Ball, chairman of the association. “Since the training scheme was first launched in November 2005, the year-on-year increase, after an initial exponential growth in the first few years, has been consistent at around 25 per cent for the last couple of years.” Read this post
HSE In New Rational Approach to Ladder Regulation
Whilst the Health & Safety Executives focus on ladder safety may have improved accidents the Work at Height regulations implemented in 2005 have led to confusion and costly interpretations that are suffocating British industry and not necessarily improving safety.
In March 2011, the Government established an Independent Review of Health and Safety legislation to make proposals to identify opportunities for reducing the burden of health and safety legislation on UK businesses while maintaining the progress made in improving health and safety outcomes. This review was chaired by leading risk management specialist Professor Ragnar Löfstedt.
David Gray, Managing Director of TB Davies, said: “The well intentioned regulations have mutated themselves into a bureaucratic nightmare where the simplest tasks cannot be completed without employers wrapped in reams of red tape and escalating costs passed to consumers.” The Löfstedt report recommends that a number of existing regulations are amended, clarified or reviewed, including the Work at Height Regulations 2005. Read this post
Fake Telescopic Ladders Fail Government Tests
If your ladder suddenly collapses underneath you, then you may have a product that does not meet the safety requirements required by law. A test of ten aluminium steps and ladders, by the Danish Labour Inspectorate found eight of the ladders tested did not meet safety requirements. This was despite the fact they bore the CE and DS/EN 131 standards, which should guarantee they meet minimum requirements. Two ladders were so dangerous that inspectors demanded their immediate withdrawal from sale.
Labour Inspectorate Chief Supervisor Charlotte Friis said, “The result is quite simply appalling. We have very clear rules on which loads a ladder must comply before it can be sold in stores. Now it turns out a lot of ladders on shop shelves look ok, but in fact do not meet the standard requirements.”Tests found ladders collapsed under a weight far lower than they should be able to endure exposing both householders and tradesmen to injury. Read this post
TB Davies – Munich 2011 Inter Airport Show Report
Latest: TB Davies have just returned from the Inter Airport Show held during October 10-14th in Munich where the world’s Ground Support Equipment suppliers meet to exhibit their products in front of the world’s press and customers alike. The weeklong event drew over 606 exhibitors from 34 countries and 12,600 trade visitors and was hailed by the organisers as a success considering the state of the global economy.
TBD / Owen Holland is the manufacturing arm of the TB Davies Group Ltd. As well as manufacturing a growing range of warehouse steps and specialist access equipment, TBD / Owen Holland also design and manufacture a complete range of Ground Support Equipment. This equipment includes both Toilet and Water aircraft servicing vehicles, baggage trailers, container dollies and flip top steps. Read this post
Production Steps Up at TB Davies Welsh Ladder Factory
The ladder to ground support equipment group has announced further investment in ladder production at its South Wales factory. The investment in two new ladder assembly lines forms part of the group’s strategy to increase its market share in the building and construction industry.
David Gray, Managing Director of TB Davies, said: “We are committed to manufacturing in this country and are proud that we not only sell in Great Britain but now export across Europe and the Middle East.” The group maintains a large stock facility in Cardiff to service its customers on a Next Day basis at no extra cost.
“Acquisitions over the past few years have been a successful part of TB Davies strategy to broaden our family of brands and provide comprehensive product and marketing solutions to our retail customers,” continued Gray. Read this post
University Of Glamorgan’s £1.5m Aerospace Centre Opens
The university is in partnership with GE Aviation Wales and the aerospace facility includes a flight simulator, wind tunnel, and engine. The centre also includes a hanger with a full-size JetStream 31, delivered from the Netherlands.
TB Davies Group communications director James Gray said: “South Wales is a centre of excellence for aerospace in particular maintenance and repair activities. At our factory in Bridgend, we specialise in Ground Support Equipment predominantly for the aviation and defence sectors right across the globe. The growth in industry has seen us have to look extremely hard for new fabricators and design engineers as the company continues to expand.” Read this post
TB Davies Reach New Training Heights
Congratulations to Mat Gray & Chris Chivell who recently qualified fully as Ladder Association training professionals. David Gray, Director said, “We identified professional ladder training courses as an area that would benefit the real safety of our customers. So we are very pleased that Mat & Chris have successfully passed the rigorous training laid down by the Ladder Association”. The Work at Height Regulation (Reg 5) state a place is ‘at height’ if a person could be injured falling from it, even if it is at or below ground level. Regulation six goes on to state that those involved in work at height are trained and competent.”This is the first phase in developing our training program portfolio and we plan to add several other working at height disciplines shortly,” continued David Gray.
The new training courses will run from the recently expanded manufacturing centre at the Bridgend site. In a purpose built suite of air-conditioned offices and training rooms each with state of the art presentation facilities offer the perfect environment to learn and become competent, safe users of ladders and towers.
Bob Baldock, General Manager added, “The investment in training will allow us to meet increasing customer demand, and as we supply nationally, we can not only deliver the training at our factory in South Wales but also at our customer’s premises where that is more convenient.”
Places on training courses are available for booking now. Contact sales at sales@tbdavies.co.uk or on 029 2071 3000.
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