At Leach’s, we firmly believe that where there’s a challenge, there’s always a solution waiting to be found. As the saying goes, "Where there's a will, there's a way" and in industries like scaffolding, construction, and offshore work, overcoming hazards is essential to ensuring safety.
Why Everyday Tasks Are Not as Simple as They Seem
These industries are filled with a wide range of potential risks, from harmful dust particles to the danger of falling objects. Given the serious consequences these hazards can have, it's clear that innovation is key to reducing injuries and fatalities. For example, it’s been reported that [1]15% of scaffold-related injuries occur when workers climb up and down the scaffold. To those outside these industries, climbing scaffolding might seem straightforward. However, this data proves a critical point, illustrating that the everyday activities that workers perform on-site are far from simple. It highlights the hidden dangers lurking in seemingly routine tasks and emphasises the need for constant vigilance and caution in every aspect of their work.
It was also reported that between [2]2015/16 and 2019/20, 4.5 million working days were lost due to workplace injury within the construction industry. There is no denying that these statistics are shocking and certainly concerning which is why at Leach’s, we are deeply committed to addressing this issue by providing cost-effective, practical, and innovative safety solutions. Our goal is to help reduce these troubling statistics and make the construction sector safer for today’s workforce and future generations.
Introducing BIGBEN ScaffPad: The Future of Scaffolding Safety
Introducing the BIGBEN ScaffPad. Manufactured from durable nylon webbing and featuring a highly visible hi-vis orange material, the BIGBEN ScaffPad is designed to reduce the risk of injury from sharp edges, protruding joints, fittings, and other common hazards like pipe valves that are often found around scaffolding.
We also offer bespoke branding on these products, allowing you to print your company's logo on each ScaffPad, and is also available with reflective bands.
“Since installing ScaffPads onsite, we have seen a significant reduction in damage to equipment and clothing.” -Building Development Site Manager
The BIGBEN ScaffPads are incredibly easy to install, allowing you to get back to work without delay. Once they're in place, you can continue your tasks with confidence, knowing that the risk of injury on your site has been greatly minimised. Its hi-vis material allows these sharp edges or protruding joints and fittings to be easily highlighted in all weather conditions, so your workers can be made aware easily and immediately.
Built to Last: The Cost-Effective and Reusable BIGBEN ScaffPads
Let’s face it, confined spaces can increase the chances of workers getting injured, and the innovative Swiss engineering of the ScaffPad aims to reduce these risks when tight spaces are current and occurring, what’s more, is that these fire-retardant ScaffPads come in three different sizes, meaning you can safeguard areas of all sizes, ensuring all-around safety:
Single – 24 x 10 x 5cm
Double – 24 x 20 x 5cm
1m Long – 24 x 100 x 5cm
The waterproof BIGBEN ScaffPads aren't just a smart choice for safety, they're also highly cost-effective. Unlike many safety products that require constant replacement with each new project, the ScaffPads are built to last.
“ScaffPads have not only provided highly visible protection from impact injury/damage but also helped DFR Dounreay maintain its impressive safety record.” -George Armour, Safety Advisor, UKAEA.
Their durable design means they can be easily cleaned and reused time and time again, making them a practical, long-term investment for any site. This not only helps reduce costs but also ensures you're getting maximum value without sacrificing safety.
Click here to check out the BIGBEN ScaffPads.
[1] Scaffolds.pdf
[2] Accidents in the Construction Industry: Report | Herts Tools
