A ladder or a tour tower - what to choose for work?

Do you need to do some serious work at height, but you don't know what tools to use? Both ladders and towers are safe for working at height, but in some cases we are not sure which is better. After all, safety and the absence of accidents depend on the correct choice of high-altitude equipment. Falls in many cases could be prevented by proper selection and proper use (with fall protection) of height access devices.

Ladder

People often choose a ladder for work because they can quickly set it up and get to work, although in some cases it would be more advisable to climb onto the tower platform. If you have to do a large amount of work or stay at height for a long time, it is better to give preference to a tower tour. It has a large working platform with a fence on which you can safely sit with the tools at hand. Ladders are not designed to serve as a platform for doing a lot of work. The ladder is best used when the operating time does not exceed half an hour at a time. If you can place the ladder firmly on level ground, lean it against the wall, and only work for a few minutes rather than several hours, then the ladder is suitable for the job. If your workers will be working on stairs, they should be instructed how to do so safely. A person who already has experience working on stairs can train them.

If work at height is to be carried out for an extended period of time, the use of alternative access equipment should be considered.

Tower

If you understand that working on a ladder is unsafe, and there is space below to install a tower tower, it is better to spend additional time installing the tower and work on the tower platform. Of course, installing a tower tower requires time and skill, but if it is necessary for safe work, choose such equipment. This makes sense because it reduces the risk of accidents and ensures safe operation.

When standing on a ladder, you will be limited in your movements, since a strong deviation to the side can cause the ladder to fall. And on the tower-tour you can take several steps to the side along the work site. The construction of the tower is stable, and fixed with stabilizers, it is safe even for working at high altitudes. You can work much longer on a tower than on a ladder.

If for professional activities we often decide to buy a tower-tour, then for personal needs people more often choose a ladder. This is due to the fact that people have a number of doubts related to the purchase of a tower tour.

Where should I store the tower?

In fact, storing a disassembled tower is no more difficult than storing a 3-meter ladder. Frames of towers measuring no more than 1x1.5 m can be stacked in a garage or storage room.

Is it difficult to install a tower?

Assembling a tower is easier than you think. The tour tower, which you can buy on our website, will be delivered to you as a set of several frames, horizontals and diagonals. The attached clear instructions will clearly show what is going on. The parts are painted in different colors to make installation easier. To increase the tower's height, you do not need additional tools, nails or bolts. The units are not too heavy for you to lift and install.

Many people think that they can only use a ladder to do work at height at home. But that's not true. For long-term work outside the home, a tour tower is better suited; we offer it at a discount, on the official website of the manufacturer, with a guarantee and a product passport.

If you don’t know exactly which design is suitable for your job, call us. We will help you determine the appropriate equipment for access to heights. We have a large assortment of both ladders and towers for different types of work.

We invite you to read the article from the blog “Universal ladders - what are their multitasking and advantages?”