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6 | SEPTEMBER 2017
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MODULAR SCHOOLS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
LADDER TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS
With falls from height being the third highest cause of fatal injuries in the workplace , Werner- Co is offering Ladder Association accredited training for professionals to improve knowledge and safety .
The UK ’ s leading manufacturer of ladders is holding regular sessions at both the Burton upon Trent and Maldon WernerCo facilities , to provide industry professionals with the practical knowledge required to safely and correctly use ladders in the workplace .
It is vital that anyone working regularly with ladders receives sufficient training in order to maximise the safety of themselves and those around them . Those who complete the course are issued with a LadderCard to demonstrate their competence when working with ladders .
Paul Bruton , product development director at WernerCo , comments : “ The Work at Height Regulations specify that competence is a requirement for working at height . So , simply put , if someone is not competent , they should not be using a ladder at work . In order to prove competence when working with ladders , we strongly advise that professionals obtain a LadderCard through the Ladder Association training course to ensure full confidence in their capability .
“ The number of fatalities in the workplace that come as a result of falling from height is still the same as it was 13 years ago . Even in the avoidance of a fatality , injuries are continuing to occur in the thousands , which is often as a result of assuming there is minimised risk if working at a lower height . However , the correct training will inform users that it is necessary to put precautions in place at any height , thus reducing the risk of injury .”
The training sessions are held monthly for anyone who works frequently with ladders , including users and inspectors . Both courses comprise practical and theory assessments , covering when and how to use , how to handle and how to store a ladder , as well as how to highlight potential hazards . For inspectors , delegates can learn how to assess and determine when it is appropriate to inspect a ladder or stepladder , and how to recommend the correct action if faults are found . The inspector course is for those who have already received their initial user training and are already in possession of a LadderCard .
Those who complete the course will be issued with a Ladder Association certificate and a LadderCard , which remains valid for five years , allowing them to prove their competence and gain trust among their trade peers and potential employers .
If you feel you could benefit from ladder training , call WernerCo on 01621 745800 or email ukcustomercare @ wernerco . com
The Priority School Building Programme - set to run until 2021 and now in the process of refurbishing 537 schools across England - is a major opportunity for offsite construction .
It is estimated that it will cost £ 6.7bn to return all school buildings across the country to a ‘ satisfactory or better ’ condition , and a further £ 7.1bn to bring parts of school buildings up to a ‘ good ’ condition .
Offsite construction is an attractive option for the project because it can deliver at speed the offsite manufacture of standardised classrooms . The time required to construct an offsite building being typically reduced by 50-60 % in cases where large elements can be prefabricated . Richard Crosby , director of education at management consultant Blacc and an independent consultant to the Education and
Profile 22 launches new website
Profile 22 – home of the award-winning Optima system – has launched a new website . Gerald Allen , marketing manager at Profile 22 , commented : “ Our website is incredibly important to our marketing strategy : it receives over 2,000 visits a month and over 70 % of people are first time visitors .”
Profile 22 ’ s new website is easy to navigate so visitors can find the information they need quickly . The content of the website has also been updated and expanded . There are clearly defined sections for trade visitors , commercial visitors and homeowners , with each section containing sector-specific information on Profile 22 ’ s products plus relevant , focused information to add further value .
The Homeowner section of the website includes background on Profile 22 and a help and support
Skills Funding Agency ( ESFA ), says :
“ This phase represents one of the biggest opportunities for modular construction in the market . The ESFA understands the need to design and procure for offsite construction and is working on a component solution of standard blocks that can be assembled to create bespoke schools without compromising on quality of design or specification . The ESFA ’ s modular schools will look and feel like traditional build schools in a fraction of the time onsite .”
Explore Offsite is a series of one-day conference and exhibitions creating a platform to explore the latest offsite construction solutions .
Explore Offsite events this year are :
• Explore Offsite Healthcare : 20 September , Birmingham
• Explore Offsite Infrastructure : 05 December , Birmingham
For more information visit : www . exploreoffsite . co . uk section that contains everything from product brochures to maintenance guides .
The new website is consistent with the new Profile 22 branding to create a visually seamless visual experience both online and offline .
www . profile22 . co . uk