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With our birthday on the horizon we are already looking at new tools! So we bring this blog to you - all about the safe use of scaffold towers and the opportunities they bring. How exciting!

As with everything we do, detail is important and this includes access equipment. The regulations for scaffold towers aka mobile access towers are very strict to keep workers safe and prevent avoidable accidents & injury.

Scaffold towers are an essential piece of kit in any construction firm’s inventory, providing a sturdy platform for workers to perform various tasks at height.

A good understanding of the regulations is essential for anyone who uses, assembles, inspects and maintains scaffold towers.

In the world of home improvement, safety is just as important as style. Whether you're revamping your living room or sprucing up your outdoor patio, considering slip resistance is crucial for creating a space that's not only visually appealing but also safe for you and your loved ones. Today, we're delving into the realm of slip resistance, shedding light on its significance and how it relates to building and decorating, all while keeping things simple for the handyman or woman in all of us.

Doing odd jobs yourself can be greatly rewarding - until it comes to cleaning up after!

Here are some of my top DIY tips for keeping the clean up to a minimum.

Water and electricity in the same room sounds like a bad idea, until you look at how tightly the regulations actually control it.

If your home doesn't have a utility room, fitting a washing machine in the bathroom is a space-saving solution UIL has used on renovation projects since 2018. It's a common approach across Europe and America, and when you think about it, it makes sense: a kitchen is a food preparation area, whereas a bathroom already has the plumbing, drainage and ventilation a washing machine needs. The real question isn't whether it's a sensible layout choice, it's whether it's done safely and legally.

We fielded this exact question years ago in a MyBuilder forum thread, and it's one we still get asked on-site. The short answer is yes, you can install a washing machine in a bathroom, but only if you get several things right at once: the appliance itself, how it's wired, and whether the work is signed off correctly. Here's what's actually involved.