Podium Steps: Which To Hire?
Common sense, as well as the Working at Height Regulations, suggests that working from ladders on site is a mugs' game. To work effectively and safely up to 4.5 metres, sensible subcontractors on all major building projects hire podium steps.
All podium steps offer workers the safety they just didn't have when wobbling around, twisting and turning on the top of a set of stepladders. All podium steps protect the contractor with a guardrail to prevent any stumbles from becoming a trip to A&E - or lack of payment, or a project that runs late.
Naturally, working comfortably and in the correct position is going to result in work completed to a higher standard and in a much faster time. This also means a saving in labour costs for you, and a great reputation for your business.
There are many varieties of podiums ateps available for hire - which one is right for you and your business?
First of all think about what purpose your hired podium steps must serve. How high do you have to reach? Do you want to move the podium steps, or is your work in one location? Will you need to access a range of heights? A step that is ideal for one contractor could be useless for the next.
Building a relationship with a contract hire company could prove priceless. Not only can they offer you advice on a case-by-case basis, but will also be able to provide you with a fantastic range of podium steps to hire that will suit each project as it comes.
Choosing the Right Podium Step to Hire
Some podium steps offer a number of platform heights, which is great if you have to access a range of levels. The most adaptable is the Youngman's Adjusta, which offers 4 easily adjustable working heights. Many podiums access only one height, and so are suitable for specific height jobs.
How much time do you have to assemble the podium steps? Some come in anything between 2 and 7 different parts. When you need to work in one place and at 1 height, then multi piece steps would be just fine.
The Youngman's Adjusta is a one-piece podium step, which removes the likelihood of components going missing, or even getting pinched, on site. The one-piece Youngman's Adjusta takes about 15 seconds to put up. If you've lost a piece of the equipment you're not going to be able to use your podium steps, leading to not only labour cost, but also loss charges from the hire company. Not ideal!
Gain the competitive advantage by finding a hire company that supplies a range of podium steps to best suit your business.
About the Author
Matt Browne, managing director of http://www.lakeside-hire.co.uk/ , draws on his 20 years' experience in the construction industry to share his knowledge of scaffold solutions. His aim is to help you work safely at height and build your business's health and safety reputation.
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