A step ahead

WernerCo, shares the manufacturer’s advice on how your customers can approach different decorating tasks, and the best equipment which can be recommended to them.

equipment. Helping them to keep their vans stocked with everything they need will ensure they can complete any decorating job as safely and efficiently as possible, no matter the task.

For versatility: multi-purpose ladders

For ex tra working space at he ight: platform stepladders n Often, painters and decorators are required to carry out jobs at height which require a wider working space. And with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 prohibiting overstretching or standing above a ladder’s recommended working height, choosing the correct product for the job is essential for carrying out work safely. cost-effective solution when it comes to painters and decorators purchasing equipment, as well as allowing users to save valuable space in the back of a van, and time loading and unloading equipment.

When it comes to painting wide surface areas at height, stepladders with platforms offer a durable solution which feature a large platform to stand on, providing more comfort and stability for the user and helping to eliminate the risk of falling due to overstretching.

Werner’s range of platform stepladders offer users a wide platform which allows for free movement and increased reach when working at height, and also offer handrails for additional stability, which in turn, helps users to reduce the risk of accidents.

Painters and decorators never know what the next job may entail, so it is essential they can have all bases covered when it comes to tools and

For low le vel acc ess: work platforms

Multipurpose ladders are a versatile choice for professionals, providing efficiency and variety of use for a wide range of tasks such as painting the exterior of a property, stairs or any other part of the property which requires access to reach.

Offering multiple products in one, multipurpose ladders provide a n Painters and decorators usually work to tight timescales and are required to move around a working space regularly. With this in mind, time spent moving equipment should always be taken into consideration, and professionals should ensure they invest in products which are lightweight, easy to set up and dismantle, and easy to transport — all the while, providing the right access for the job at hand. at low-level height, such as painting indoor walls. With height adjustability and a wide working space, work platforms also be used for painting stairs, thanks to their ability to flatten their legs.

Despite the height that ladders offer, there are other products available on the market which might be better suited to individual jobs. Here, work platforms are a great piece of equipment which meet the requirements needed to carry out jobs at low-level height, such as painting indoor walls. And with height adjustability and a wide working space, work platforms can also be used for painting stairs, thanks to their ability to flatten their legs.

Werner’s LEANSAFE X3 allows users to change seamlessly from a step to a leaning ladder in one easy adjustment, enabling the ladder to be used securely against walls and flat surfaces, external and internal corners, poles and wall studs — as well as having the ability to perform as a standard stepladder or extension ladder. With one single piece of equipment, users have a solution for a variety of different applications.

Werner’s Adjustable & Linking PRO Platform offers users both the height adjustment of a traditional platform height of up to 0.76m, but also combines the option of linking multiple platforms together; meaning users can double, triple, or even quadruple the working surface, allowing them plenty of room to manoeuvre, as well as save time due to not having to step on and off the platform to move it around the working space.

Werner’s Adjustable & Linking PRO Platform offers users the height adjustment of a traditional platform height of up 0.76m, but also combines the option of linking multiple

For additional convenience: h an dy accessories platforms together; meaning users can double, triple, or even quadruple the working surface, allowing them plenty of room to manoeuvre, as well as save time due to not having to step on and off the platform to move it around the working space.

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FOR ADDITIONAL CONVENIENCE: HANDY ACCESSORIES

Painting and decorating involves working height with your hands full, which can be time consuming and dangerous. Users run the increased risk of accidents to imbalance, as well as having to spend unnecessary time and labour making trips up and down a ladder. Professionals should always make use handy ladder accessories, which have designed to provide convenience the job. Werner offers a range of n Painting and decorating involves working at height with your hands full, which can often be time consuming and dangerous. Users run the increased risk of accidents due to imbalance, as well as having to spend unnecessary time and labour making trips up and down a ladder.

Lock-In accessories which include paint cups, paint cup liners, job buckets, job caddies and utility buckets. This helps users to increase their productivity by having the tools needed to hand, saving unnecessary trips up and down the ladder, enabling them to carry out the job safely.

Accordingly, professionals should always make use of handy ladder accessories, which have been designed to provide convenience on the job.

When it comes to approaching tasks while on a job, it is vital that rather than taking a ‘one size fits all’ approach, professionals instead give careful consideration to the needs of the task at hand, and which pieces of equipment will provide them with the best means in which to carry out the task safely. In giving this consideration, professionals

Werner offers a range of Lock-In accessories which include paint cups, paint cup liners, job buckets, job caddies and utility buckets. This helps users to increase their productivity by having the tools needed to hand, saving those unnecessary trips up and down the ladder whilst enabling them to carry out the job safely.