TB Davies Featured in Builders Merchant News: The Decorator’s Access Toolkit

TB Davies is proud to be featured in Builders Merchant News, sharing expert insight on one of the most overlooked risks in painting and decorating—working at height.

In the article, our Technical Director, Francis Camilleri, highlights how everyday decorating tasks often involve unsafe practices, from overreaching on ladders to using unsuitable equipment on staircases. While these methods are common, they can lead to serious and avoidable accidents.

The key message is simple: the right access equipment makes all the difference.

While traditional ladders remain widely used, they are not always the safest or most effective solution—particularly for tasks requiring stability, extended working time, or access to awkward areas. Safer alternatives such as low-level work platforms, hop-ups, and specialist staircase solutions provide better support, reduce fatigue, and improve overall productivity.

The feature also explores the important role merchants play in driving safer working practices. By stocking a broader range of access solutions and offering clear, practical guidance at the point of sale, merchants can help customers choose the right equipment for the job—improving safety while unlocking additional sales opportunities.

At TB Davies, we’re committed to raising standards in work at height. This feature in Builders Merchant News is part of our ongoing mission to support both merchants and tradespeople with the knowledge and solutions they need to work safer and smarter.