EASI-DEC ACCESS SYSTEMS LTD
MERLIN HOUSE
BLAYDON ROAD
SANDY
BEDFORDSHIRE SG19 1RZ
Tel: 01767 691812
Fax: 01767 691802
Suppliers of: Access Platforms, Access Towers, Roof ladders, Roof ladders, Rooftop access.
Easi-Dec Access Systems supply a range of products to provide Safe Working At Height.
Part of Kee Safety. Easi-Dec have may years of experience in providing access platforms, ladders, low level & interior platforms, solar installation product and roof access systems. With a nationwide Sales & Hire network, Esi-Dec provides Access Solutions for the Contruction, Maintenance, Windows and Roofing Industries.
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Main Products Ranges:
Access Platforms:
- Easi-Dec: The original Easi-Dec platform provides simple, safe rapid access up to roof line level, whilst spanning building obstructions such as porches and bay windows.
- Roofline: The Roofline System is one or more Easi-Dec platforms linked securely with our Catwalk to form a continuous fully-guarded platform.
- Mono-Dec: Mono-Dec provides simple, rapid access to roofline level, for a single worker in a matter of minutes.
- Trimline: The Trimline System has been designed specifically for fascia, soffit or gutter replacement on average sized homes.
- Window-Dec: Window-Dec, a purpose designed access platform, incorporating a lifting mechanism for replacement windows.
Solar Installation Products:
- Solar Platform: The Solar Platform is purpose designed with the help of the solar industry.
- Solar Access System: Our Solar Access System has been designed to gain safe access up to roof level, releasing installers from dependence on scaffolding.
- Solar Ladder: Easy and safe access over solar panels during installation and maintenance.
Roof Access Equipment:
- Roof-Walk: A fully guarded rolling work platform mounted on twin tracks to enable you to move up and down the roof.
- Body-Guard: The Body-Guard system is designed specifically for domestic edge protection, with a choice of either resting against the fascia or on the roof edge.
- Valley-Walk: Lightweight mobile cage for one or two persons, specifically designed for light maintenance of valley gutters.
- Board-Walk: A lightweight aluminium walkway, which allows access from eaves to ridge whilst spreading the load on support battens and provides the user with a safer working position.
Low Level & Interior Access:
- Walk-Thru Stairwell Access: The clever design of Walk-Thru provides users with a stable working platform above a staircase, whilst still allowing access up the stairs to the first floor.
- Platerer’s Mate: The Plasterer’s Mate safety platform is designed specifically for low level interior work to walls and ceilings.
- Loft Hatchway Safety Cover: The Loft Hatchway Safety Cover is intended to provide a strong, safe simple to use temporary cover for protection during work in domestic lofts.
- Joist Safety Matting: Our Joist Safety Matting is designed specifically for the safe laying of loft insulation between joists.
Ladder Products:
- Conservatory Roof Ladder: The clever Conservatory Roof Ladder provides access to every area of the conservatory, making all maintenance work easier, swifter, and safer.
- Painter’s Mate: Painter’s Mate is a very fast, lightweight and safe personal mini access platform ideal not just for painting, but for any external short duration work at heights of up to 8M (reach).
- Hands Free Ladder: Hands-free working is possible with our high-quality, lightweight Hands-Free Ladder.
- Ladder Spurs: Ladder Spurs are designed to increase the base width of your ladder and prevent outward slip.
- Ladder Stand-Off: The Ladder Stand-Off is manufactured entirely of aluminium and is designed to safety access corners, obstacles, eaves and up onto roof edges.
- Anchor-Fix: Anchor-Fix is designed to widen the base of your ladder and greatly help stability on sloping ground.
- Sign & Panel Lifter: Sign & Panel Lifter is based upon a quality 2 or 3 section aluminium extension ladder manufactured to EN131 with a permantly fitted Rope and Pulley Hoist to enable up to 50Kg to be safely lifted.
Further technical information, prices and Accessories are available through the Easi-Dec Website.
Prison Sentence for Unsafe Roofwork
A roofing contractor has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months and 200 hours unpaid work for allowing unsafe roofwork to continue despite being issued with a prohibition notice.
Workers were seen working on the roof of a domestic two storey house without any form of protection including edge protection. A prohibition notice was issued which prevented further roofwork to be carried out until control measures were put in place to protect workers. The contractor chose to ignore this notice and carried on working.
An HSE investigation found that the contractor continued to allow workers to be exposed to a risk of falling from the roof, which could have resulted in a fatality or major injury.
Speaking after the case the HSE principal inspector said “This was a serious incident and it is fortunate nobody was injured as a result of it. There are well known standards in the construction industry for controlling risks from falls from height. Even when the duty holder was served a prohibition notice to stop the activity they failed to take the appropriate action.”
Easi-Dec Roofline for Safe Roofwork
In cases such as this when work is being carried out at the roofline level, our Roofline System Access Platform provides a continuous, fully guarded working platform which complies with the edge protection requirements of EN13374. Roofline allows work to be carried out quickly and safely as the system can be erected within 30 minutes and can easily span obstacles such as porches and conservatories, making it a cost effective alternative to scaffolding.
Click here for further information on Roofline and to watch our assembly video showing how quick and easy it is to assemble the access platform.
For more information on our Roofline Access Platform, or any of our safe access platforms, call our product experts on 01767 691812 or use our online contact form.
Safe spring roof maintenance with Easi-Dec
Spring is the perfect time to carry out roof maintenance and ensure everything is in working order on the roof of your building.
Carrying out roof maintenance between March and June means you avoid both the wet and windy winter months, which can make roof work even more dangerous than usual, and the hotter summer months, which bring a whole host of issues of their own.
It is vital that when carrying out planned maintenance – whether it is on plant, machinery or the roof surface itself, you know the best way to carry out the work and how to keep yourself and any workers in your care safe, and that you use the correct equipment.
You should remember that the hierarchy of controls states that where possible, this kind of work should be carried out from the ground, such as with a reach and wash system if cleaning windows.
However, is this is not possible and the roof must be accessed, there are some simple tips you can follow to ensure work carried out safely.
– Always carry out a pre-work risk assessment, as well as an ongoing dynamic risk assessment. Highlight any likely dangers, such as falling objects, fragile roofs or trip hazards.
– Carry out pre-use checks on ladders: check the stiles, feet, rungs, steps/treads, platform and locking mechanisms. Make sure the ladder is long enough or high enough for the specific task and ensure the ground is clear and level. Despite common belief, a single person is not enough to foot a ladder. If it slips left or right due to over-reaching, the person at the base of the ladder would find it very difficult to support your weight without injuring him or herself too. Instead, consider using a pair of ladder spurs, which provide a wider footing.
– Ensure anyone accessing the roof is competent to carry out the work expected of them. Competency is essential. Only those who are fully trained in working at height and using equipment such as ladders safely will have the correct skills, knowledge and experience to work safely.
– Most importantly, always plan the work carefully. This is even more vital after the winter months when there could be hidden risks.
Easi-Dec offers a range of safe roof access solutions for various tasks which make maintenance much safer and more efficient.
Fascias, soffit and gutter work
Rather than accessing the roof to clean/repair gutters, fascias or soffits, you can avoid the risks by using our Easi-Dec platform.
The Easi-Dec Platform allows for safe, rapid access up to the roofline level, and provides a safe platform to work from. It can be built and raised by a trained user in less than 10 minutes, and can even be moved around a building once built. Easy to store and transport on either an estate car or in a transit van, it is a faster and cheaper alternative to full scaffolding.
For smaller jobs, we provide the Platform Ladder, a lightweight and safe personal mini access platform comprising a secure gated platform and a special detachable ladder, ideal for any external short duration work at heights of up to 7 metres.
Alternatively, you can combine our Ladder Spurs and Ladder Stand-Off to carry out the work safely from a ladder.
Plant maintenance/repair
Cable beds and changes in level can be a serious hindrance when accessing roof plant such as air conditioning units. To combat this, we provide a range of bespoke or off-the-shelf Step-Overs and Access Platforms, which allow you to safely cross traverse these obstacles.
The modular systems are provided part-assembled for easy installation and the quality of the Kee tubular fittings mean they will remain durable for years to come.
For smaller obstacles where a full step-over might not be suitable, we offer a smaller Mini Step-Over option.
Roof work and repair
Post-winter, roofs may need to be repaired and resealed following snow or heavy rain/wind. This can be a particularly risky task on fragile or industrial roofs.
To mitigate the dangers posed, we offer the Board-Walk system, a lightweight aluminium walkway which allows access from eaves to ridge whilst spreading the load on support battens, providing the user with a safe working position for skin maintenance, inspection, cleaning and resealing. Each 4m section is available with a handrail and can be easily linked to provide a longer walkway.
Alternatively, for roofs with gutter valleys, we provide the Valley Walk system, a mobile walking frame for up to two users, designed to provide mobile roof cover. Featuring cushioned outriggers for comfort filled with a safety mesh, it can also be used to transport a light payload.
The Valley-Walk is suitable for typical symmetrical valleys, but is also fully adjustable to suit asymmetrical designs.
Roof maintenance can be dangerous, but if you are properly prepared and invest in the correct equipment, you can reduce the risk to you and your workers.
For more information about any of our safe roof access products call us on 01767 691812.
