Are concertina loft ladders safe?

Are concertina loft ladders safe?

All of our concertina loft ladders are manufactured to the highest standards to provide strength, rigidity, durability and safety. Furthermore, they are suitable for use in a wide range of commercial and residential applications.

How do you install a BPS loft ladder?

Position the loft ladder in the centre of the hatch and make sure it is square with both feet flat on the floor. The pivot bar brackets must be pushed up against the sides of the loft ladder. Mark the screws holes onto the frame with pencil, drill 3mm pilot holes and then fix using 6 x 35mm screws.

How do you climb a loft ladder?

What to do when climbing up or down a ladder

1. Grip the ladder firmly.
2. Take one step at a time.
3. Face straight ahead as you climb.
4. Never slide down a ladder.
5. Don’t carry any unnecessary items with you (light tools and materials only)
6. Maintain at least three points of contact with the ladder at all times.

Is it hard to fit a loft ladder?

Installing a loft ladder would be a simple DIY task if it were at ground level – but it’s not. Before installing one yourself you need to consider your skills, your equipment and your experience. If you possess all of these, and the drive to install one yourself, then there is nothing to stop you.

How do you open a sliding loft hatch?

To unlock the door, use the catch recess to slide the cover into the open position. The door can be unlocked by hand or by using a pole (not supplied with the door). The pole and attachment supplied with the Manthorpe Loft Ladders can also be used to operate the catch.

How do you make a loft ladder safer?

To ensure your loft ladder is safe you should make sure that:

1. The ladder is sturdy.
2. The footholds and handholds are solid, nonslip, and correctly spaced.
3. The ladder comfortably meets the loft opening.
4. The ladder does not wobble or appear to strain when you put weight on it.
5. The ladder can be stowed away safely after use.

What is the safest way to climb a ladder?

When climbing up or down, always:

1. Face the stepladder.
2. Keep your body centered between side rails.
3. Maintain three-point contact by keeping two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand on a ladder always.
4. Keep a firm grip.
5. Make sure that footwear is in good condition.

Is it safe to go in my loft?

A properly boarded loft, with the boards laid over joists in good condition, will be completely secure. It will easily take the weight of boxes, packing cases and even some items of storage furniture, and will bear the weight of anyone accessing what’s stored there.

What is the concertina loft ladder made of?

The Concertina Loft Ladder is our own unique design supplied with rubber coated, non-slip treads for extra safety and will fit almost any hatch size, providing you can get your shoulders comfortably through the loft opening Extra deep (80mm) and wide (340mm) treads make the ladder easier and more comfortable to climb

What is the registered design registration number for the concertina ladder?

Our designs are protected by registered design registrations numbers: 3023988/000580113/ZL200630008600.9. Concertina Loft Ladder™ is the brand name of the BPS Access Solutions Limited concertina loft ladder.

What makes our loft ladder so easy to fit?

In addition to this, its compact design means that the ladder is stored within the hatch perimeter, therefore maximizing storage space in the loft. The ladder itself comes fully assembled, meaning it is our quickest and easiest loft ladder to fit.