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Category Archives: Company News
Hampshire Council Issue Warning about the Misuse of Grit Bins
According to GetHampshire.co.uk, the Hampshire County Council have issued a warning that about the forthcoming harsh weather conditions which could see some areas subject to severe snow and ice. Therefore, people are likely to face difficult driving conditions and extreme temperatures. Due to the approaching weather conditions, motorists across Surrey and Hampshire are being advised to prepare for the worst, … Continue reading
Ladder Injury Statistics Improve for Second Year Running
The Ladder Association has recently reportedly that ladder fall injuries have fallen for the second year in a row. The HSE data identified that the statistics have significantly improved for injuries caused by ladders or step ladders. Whilst the statistics were as high as 2132 in 2007 to 2008, they shown improvement to 2011 between 2008 to 2009 and then … Continue reading
Man Saved on Roof by a Paramedic Using a Ladder
According to the Hereford Times, a fifty year old man from Ledbury was rescued by ambulance crews who used ladders to bring the man down. It is believed that the man had been placing slates on his roof when he had a heart attack. An ambulance, an air ambulance and a rapid response vehicle were called to the scene at … Continue reading
Ladders Rescue Woman from Fire in Yorkshire
According to the Scarborough Evening News, a woman was rescued from a fire in her Scarborough flat by two men who used ladders to save her. It was reported that Ryan Burns, 27, and Jim Murphy, 58, both acted incredibly quickly when they noticed smoke coming from the top floor window of the Northstead flats in Longwalk, Northstead. Mr Burns, … Continue reading
Cardiff Construction Manager Fined for Signage Health and Safety Breach
According to Build.co.uk, a construction manager in Cardiff has been fined due to him failing to comply with two health and safety regulations, as this ultimately protects workers from injury. It has been reported that a Mr Haider Zaman of Pride Builders was prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive for ignoring two improvement notices when he was refurbishing two … Continue reading
Worcestershire County Council Cuts Regional Grit Bins
According to the Worcester News, parish councils in the Worcestershire area may have to purchase their own grit bins this year if the location does not fit the council’s strict criteria. While the council has stated that they will provide grit bins to areas which they believe may be dangerous, many areas in the region will be left without grit … Continue reading
Ladders Rescue Five People from a Suspected House Arson Attack
According to the Manchester Evening News, five people were rescued from a house fire which is suspected to be the cause of an arson attack which started on the ground floor. The house, which was converted into flats, at 4am on September 3rd 2011 and police have now launched a joint investigation. Fire crews carried the five residents to safety … Continue reading
Reduce Your Home Insurance Premium with Security Equipment
According to Investment International, the more secure a person makes their home, the less likely a risk they will appear to be to home insurance companies. Therefore, the cost of their home insurance premium is likely to be a lot lower. Homeowners should therefore think about incorporating a range of home security products into their homes. There are many ways … Continue reading
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Fire Fighters Complete Ladder Fundraising Charity Challenge
We recently reported that a group of West Norwood fire fighters had undertaken a charity challenge to climb up and down ladders with a height that was equivalent to reaching Mount Everest’s peak twice. This fundraising event was in aid of a seven year old girl who is suffering from meningitis. It appears that this fundraising challenge has ultimately inspired … Continue reading
Ulster Principal Dies Following a Ladder Accident
According to the Belfast Telegraph, an Ulster school principal suffered a fatal ladder accident in his home in East Belfast. David Hutchinson, who was headmaster of Elmgrove Primary School, fell off a ladder in his home and unfortunately suffered from brain damage. The 51 year old principal was believed to have been in a coma for three weeks before his … Continue reading
