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User:Hindsjohn

2025-08-28T08:36:33Z

Hindsjohn:

About Eagle Platforms

[https://eagleplatforms.com/ Eagle Platforms] pride themselves in their provision of the highest quality training courses in working at height, for employees and managers as accredited by the IPAF.

Imparting knowledge gleaned from over 30 years at the top of their sector and a great enthusiasm for promoting health and safety, Eagle Platforms offer an array of outstanding IPAF courses, which can be delivered in the workplace or at their dedicated training centre in Sheffield.

Eagle Platforms always strive to ensure optimal class sizes and adopt an inclusive policy that makes for a welcoming environment for people from all backgrounds and levels. They even throw in a free lunch.

[https://marveltrainingltd.co.uk/ Marvel Training] based in Sheffield offer first aid courses.

[https://quicklinestorage.co.uk/products/mezzanine-floors/industrial-mezzanine-floors-leeds/ Quickline Storage] for warehouse storage and mezzanine floors.

[https://www.copiersystems.co.uk/ Copier Systems] for photocopiers and managed print solutions.

User:Hindsjohn

2025-05-04T14:28:00Z

Hindsjohn:

About Eagle Platforms

[https://eagleplatforms.com/ Eagle Platforms] pride themselves in their provision of the highest quality training courses in working at height, for employees and managers as accredited by the IPAF.

Imparting knowledge gleaned from over 30 years at the top of their sector and a great enthusiasm for promoting health and safety, Eagle Platforms offer an array of outstanding IPAF courses, which can be delivered in the workplace or at their dedicated training centre in Sheffield.

Eagle Platforms always strive to ensure optimal class sizes and adopt an inclusive policy that makes for a welcoming environment for people from all backgrounds and levels. They even throw in a free lunch.

[https://marveltrainingltd.co.uk/ Marvel Training] based in Sheffield offer first aid courses.

[https://www.copiersystems.co.uk/ Copier Systems] for photocopiers and managed print solutions.

User:Hindsjohn

2024-07-20T11:31:30Z

Hindsjohn:

About Eagle Platforms

[https://eagleplatforms.com/ Eagle Platforms] pride themselves in their provision of the highest quality training courses in working at height, for employees and managers as accredited by the IPAF.

Imparting knowledge gleaned from over 30 years at the top of their sector and a great enthusiasm for promoting health and safety, Eagle Platforms offer an array of outstanding [http://eagleplatforms.com/ipaf-training.html IPAF courses], which can be delivered in the workplace or at their dedicated training centre in Sheffield.

Eagle Platforms always strive to ensure optimal class sizes and adopt an inclusive policy that makes for a welcoming environment for people from all backgrounds and levels. They even throw in a free lunch.

[https://marveltrainingltd.co.uk/ Marvel Training] based in Sheffield offer first aid courses.

What is Wet Rot and How to treat it

2019-09-29T08:37:14Z

Hindsjohn:

Of the types of rot that can take hold in and around your property there is no doubt that ‘dry rot’ is the better understood. However ‘wet rot’ is equally problematic and quite distinct in its causes, where it tends to proliferate and in terms of the variety of solutions to the problem.

The difference between dry rot and wet rot

Understanding the main difference is to understand that wet and dry rot essentially represent two distinct kinds of fungi. Wet rot requires a higher moisture content of around 50% (compared to 20-30% for dry rot) to grow. Being able to distinguish between the two is essential in successful steps to eradicate the problem. If left unchecked [https://www.damp2dry.co.uk/damp-services/timber-treatments wet rot can cause major structural damage] by weakening affected timber.

Unique characteristics of wet rot

In timber affected by wet rot the timber will usually have a soft, spongy feel. You will usually get shrunken timber and cracking will appear. In addition, timber is often discoloured and you may see strands of mycelium on the timber itself. Unlike dry rot, wet rot is more localised to the area of greatest dampness and unlike with dry rot you won’t get the red spore dust from fruiting bodies in the room.

What causes the high moisture content that enables wet rot?

Of course it is important to identify wet rot, but if you don’t investigate the cause of damp then any treatment will simply paper over the cracks until the next outbreak. Moisture content as high as 50% and above is often caused by defective plumbing or guttering, broken downpipes or failing stone pointing. Thankfully wet rot will stop when it reaches masonry and by fixing the problem there will be no more growth of wet rot.

How to treat wet rot

If the cause of wet rot is not easily identifiable it is definitely worth getting some professional advice. Maybe you have a plumber friend who can first of all check for any obvious (to a plumber) causes. If this does not yield any results then a property preservation specialist will be a good bet. Once the cause is identified and fixed, there are some clear stages to go through to [https://www.damp2dry.co.uk/damp-services/timber-treatments treat the wet rot].

# Strip out the entire affected area, leaving no trace behind
# Repair and sometimes reinforce the weakened structural timber to protect the new timber from damp masonry. This is vital.
# Apply a fungicidal treatment to all of the remaining timber in and around the area, just to ensure no further spread.
# Once the wet rot has been fully eradicated only then is it time to decorate.

Preventative steps

All timber is at risk of wet rot, so the very best way to prevent it is to ensure that as little damp as possible gets into areas of high risk. Timbers under floors, joists and areas where there is piping are all ‘high risk’ areas and should be thoroughly inspected before buying an old house. In your existing home, keeping a watchful eye over these kinds of areas will help you to deal with a problem should it arise, before it gets out of control.

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What is Wet Rot and How to treat it

2019-09-22T09:44:52Z

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What is Wet Rot and How to treat it

2019-09-22T09:41:30Z

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Of the types of rot that can take hold in and around your property there is no doubt that ‘dry rot’ is the better understood. However ‘wet rot’ is equally problematic and quite distinct in its causes, where it tends to proliferate and in terms of the variety of solutions to the problem.

The difference between dry rot and wet rot

Understanding the main difference is to understand that wet and dry rot essentially represent two distinct kinds of fungi. Wet rot requires a higher moisture content of around 50% (compared to 20-30% for dry rot) to grow. Being able to distinguish between the two is essential in successful steps to eradicate the problem. If left unchecked wet rot can cause major structural damage by weakening affected timber.

Unique characteristics of wet rot

In timber affected by wet rot the timber will usually have a soft, spongy feel. You will usually get shrunken timber and cracking will appear. In addition, timber is often discoloured and you may see strands of mycelium on the timber itself. Unlike dry rot, wet rot is more localised to the area of greatest dampness and unlike with dry rot you won’t get the red spore dust from fruiting bodies in the room.

What causes the high moisture content that enables wet rot?

Of course it is important to identify wet rot, but if you don’t investigate the cause of damp then any treatment will simply paper over the cracks until the next outbreak. Moisture content as high as 50% and above is often caused by defective plumbing or guttering, broken downpipes or failing stone pointing. Thankfully wet rot will stop when it reaches masonry and by fixing the problem there will be no more growth of wet rot.

How to treat wet rot

If the cause of wet rot is not easily identifiable it is definitely worth getting some professional advice. Maybe you have a plumber friend who can first of all check for any obvious (to a plumber) causes. If this does not yield any results then a property preservation specialist will be a good bet. Once the cause is identified and fixed, there are some clear stages to go through to [https://www.damp2dry.co.uk/damp-services/timber-treatments treat the wet rot].

# Strip out the entire affected area, leaving no trace behind
# Repair and sometimes reinforce the weakened structural timber to protect the new timber from damp masonry. This is vital.
# Apply a fungicidal treatment to all of the remaining timber in and around the area, just to ensure no further spread.
# Once the wet rot has been fully eradicated only then is it time to decorate.

Preventative steps

All timber is at risk of wet rot, so the very best way to prevent it is to ensure that as little damp as possible gets into areas of high risk. Timbers under floors, joists and areas where there is piping are all ‘high risk’ areas and should be thoroughly inspected before buying an old house. In your existing home, keeping a watchful eye over these kinds of areas will help you to deal with a problem should it arise, before it gets out of control.

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User:Hindsjohn

2018-07-17T12:54:08Z

Hindsjohn:

About Eagle Platforms

[https://eagleplatforms.com/ Eagle Platforms] pride themselves in their provision of the highest quality training courses in working at height, for employees and managers as accredited by the IPAF.

Imparting knowledge gleaned from over 30 years at the top of their sector and a great enthusiasm for promoting health and safety, Eagle Platforms offer an array of outstanding [http://eagleplatforms.com/ipaf-training.html IPAF courses], which can be delivered in the workplace or at their dedicated training centre in Sheffield.

Eagle Platforms always strive to ensure optimal class sizes and adopt an inclusive policy that makes for a welcoming environment for people from all backgrounds and levels. They even throw in a free lunch.

User:Hindsjohn

2017-11-23T17:48:35Z

Hindsjohn:

About Eagle Platforms

Eagle Platforms pride themselves in their provision of the highest quality training courses in working at height, for employees and managers as accredited by the IPAF.

Imparting knowledge gleaned from over 30 years at the top of their sector and a great enthusiasm for promoting health and safety, Eagle Platforms offer an array of outstanding [http://eagleplatforms.com/ipaf-training.html IPAF courses], which can be delivered in the workplace or at their dedicated training centre in Sheffield.

Eagle Platforms always strive to ensure optimal class sizes and adopt an inclusive policy that makes for a welcoming environment for people from all backgrounds and levels. They even throw in a free lunch.

Working at height training

2017-11-23T17:37:20Z

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Introduction

Health and safety in the workplace is an area that needs constant reassessment and re-evaluation as industrial practices evolve. Despite rigorous efforts to address safety issues there are over 1 million people injured in the workplace each year, many of them resulting from working at height. When it comes to fatal injuries, working at height is consistently the greatest single factor, despite a drop from 42 to 37 fatalities from 2014/15 to 2015/16.

This is how the fatal accidents in the workplace were distributed in 2015/16:

Falls from height: 37

Struck by moving vehicle: 27

Struck by moving object: 15

Trapped by overturning: 13

Contact with machinery: 9

Drowning or asphyxiation: 8

Industries Needing Working at Height Training

This is a very tough one to summarise as almost any industry may one day need one or more of their employees to work at height. Having said that, the most at risk industries tend to include: construction and roofing, telecommunications, roadwork operations, warehousing, window-cleaning and decorating and even fishing and the offshore wind industry. There are, of course, other sectors that involve [http://eagleplatforms.com/pasma-work-at-height-essentials-course.html working at height] and the general rule of thumb is that if as a company you can envisage any of your employees working at height on any given day then you should ensure that your employees and managers are adequately trained.

Risk Mitigation in the Workplace

While there are all sorts of Personal Protective Equipment items on the market the best way to prevent against injury in the workplace from working at height is to minimise the risk. The first and most effective way to do this is to ensure all relevant staff are trained. This will allow them to evaluate environmental conditions, place working equipment in the right place, create thorough risk assessments and recognise how long it is safe to work at height and wherever possible make decisions which render working at height unnecessary. It is worth keeping the fact that according to the Health and [http://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/hswa.htm Safety Work Act of 1974], employers have a duty of care to ensure all employees and visitors to their premises are always safe at the forefront of your mind.

Promoting Safe Behaviour

There is a time and a place for morale-boosting fun in the workplace. Messing around from time to time with colleagues can be a good team-building exercise, but this is never appropriate when working at height. Making sure that everyone understands the gravity of the situation is of paramount importance and ensuring that everyone is regularly kept up to date with training will reinforce this culture of safety.

Trained Employees can focus on their Jobs

This may seem like an obvious point, but just imagine that an inadequately trained employee is sent to work at height. They will be unsure of what they are doing and the best practice and as such will inevitably take much longer to get the job done. Training may seem like a costly expense, but it can also increase efficiency.

Saving Money in the Long Term

Splashing out on training may not seem an obvious cost-cutting exercise, but bear in mind that health and safety training can cut down on down-time, eliminate potentially damaging HSE fines and legal battles that will result from injuries obtained in the workplace. There should be a strong moral reason for ensuring training is given, but it is also worth mentioning the long term financial sense.

Increasing Confidence and Morale

There are few traits worse than a well-founded lack of confidence among employees. When employees are well trained and feel safe and comfortable in the workplace their confidence levels will soar, leading to better performance and self-esteem, which reduces the risk of stress-related absences.

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