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The Work at Height Regulations 2005
These regulations apply to all work at height , in any place , where if precautions were not taken a person could fall down & injure themselves
ARE YOUR WAREHOUSE STEPS CERTIFIED TO EN-131 ?
Following the introduction of part 7 to the EN131 standard there is growing interest in certified warehouse steps . Heavy duty warehouse steps were previously covered within the European BGI637 standard and this standard was effectively incorporated into the scope of EN131-7 in September 2013 . This , together with the previous levels of parts 1 to 3 of the EN131 standard , has defined criteria for design , test and certification across a wide spectrum of step units . We have a vast range of UK manufactured steps which are certified to the EN131 standard and the EN14183 standard and users are becoming increasingly interested in using products that have the benefit of conformance and certification . No longer can manufacturers & suppliers say that there is no British standard .
We have been the only UK manufacturer of Safety Steps which are accredited to the European GS & DGUV Standard for many years and elements of these relevant standards have been incorporated into our design and test criteria for all of our UK manufactured steps . This is so we can ensure that the necessary levels of product strength , durability and stability are achieved . Our manufacturing processes all take place under controlled conditions conforming to ISO : 9001 ensuring product conformity is verified .

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Access Information
So ... what do you need to do ?
✓ CARRY OUT A RISK ASSESSMENT - If access from a fixed point for more than 30 minutes is required a ladder can not be used - consider a Mobile Step , Aluminium Platform or an Access Tower
✓ SELECT THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT - Don ’ t make do to save money & time . Inappropriate selection or usage of access equipment could lead to a fine
✓ TRAIN THOSE DOING THE WORK - Make sure they know how to use the equipment properly - including erecting / folding equipment if necessary
✓ INSPECT & MAINTAIN - Ensure equipment is regularly inspected . It is recommended that Step Ladders & Ladders used daily have a written , recorded inspection by a person in authority every 3 months . Damaged equipment must be repaired or taken out of use & replaced . NB : Step Ladders & Ladders will fail the regulations with cracked , split or missing feet , tips , dented rungs or missing rivets .
✓ SUPERVISE & MONITOR - Check the work is being carried out as planned , & suitable equipment is being used . Remember that everybody is covered by the WAHR - employers , employees , self-employed & all sub-contracted & managed trades .
CAN ’ T FIND WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ....
.... ALL FORT SECURE ACCESS STEPS CAN BE DESIGNED & MANUFACTURED TO YOUR EXACT REQUIREMENTS . LOOK
FOR THE FORT SECURE ACCESS SYMBOLS
So ... what do you need to do ?
Choose the design of step you require .
Contact us with the changes you would like making e . g . bigger platform or treads , higher platform height etc .
We will design & price the unit to your specifications ( all steps will be designed to ensure safe operation )
WE HAVE THE SOLUTION FOR YOU - CALL FOR DETAILS
Access Equipment
More information is available from www . hse . gov . uk / falls or ask to speak to our Access Specialist
It ’ s that easy !!
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