In response to the recent survey by the Ladder Association into Telescopic Ladders, TB Davies would like to assure customers that the Xtend+Climb telescopic ladder sold in the UK for over twenty years, meets or exceeds industry standards, including EN 131-6:2020.The report explains that 72% of respondents in their survey had purchased telescopic ladders online, highlighting … [Read more...] about TB Davies Response to the Ladder Association Telescopic Ladders Consumer Behaviour Report
Industry Guidance
TB Davies brings you the latest information direct from industry bodies, including the Ladder Association and PASMA, on safe working practices when working at height.
The Hidden Dangers of DIY Towers: PASMA’s Urgent Warning
In the world of construction and maintenance, safety should always come first. However, the rise in the use of DIY (Do-It-Yourself) scaffold towers has prompted the Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association (PASMA) to issue an urgent warning. While DIY towers might seem like a cost-effective and convenient solution for tasks at height, they pose significant … [Read more...] about The Hidden Dangers of DIY Towers: PASMA’s Urgent Warning
Elevating Safety Standards: David Gray on the Future of Ladder Safety
In an era when workplace safety is more crucial than ever, T.B. Davies is at the forefront of pioneering ladder safety and education. In an exclusive interview with Tomorrow's Health and Safety magazine, David Gray, Chair of the Ladder Association and Managing Director at T.B. Davies, explores the innovative approaches and comprehensive training being adopted to advance ladder … [Read more...] about Elevating Safety Standards: David Gray on the Future of Ladder Safety
Advancing Ladder Safety: Key Takeaways from the 2023 Ladder Association Technical Committee Report
At this year's Ladder Association Annual Members Meeting in Leicester, the Technical Committee Report, chaired by Francis Camilleri, Business Development Director at TB Davies, meticulous scrutiny of ladder standards continues. The Committee's representation at the British Standards Institution (BSI) committee B512 continues, with a call for revising BS 8634 Roof ladders on the … [Read more...] about Advancing Ladder Safety: Key Takeaways from the 2023 Ladder Association Technical Committee Report
Ground Cue – Injury Saving Innovations from TB Davies
A recent post from HSE (see link, below), illustrates how falls from height are currently the third highest cause of fatal injury in the food and drink industry, comprising 20% of fatal accidents. They reported that: In the above industry, an analysis of 150 falls from height accidents investigated by HSE over three years outlined the below working areas as being … [Read more...] about Ground Cue – Injury Saving Innovations from TB Davies
