Ladder vs scaffold tower: working height checks before hire
Work out when a ladder is too limited and a platform or scaffold tower is a safer hire conversation.
Use the matching planner →Access and height planner
Ladder vs scaffold tower height planner
Plan safer access equipment for painting, gutter, fixing and inspection jobs by height, duration, ground and hands-free needs.
OutputKit class · consumables · checks · stop conditions · handoff summary
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Build the pre-hire card
Use the selectors to create a plain-language hire conversation starter. It updates on the page and avoids hidden result URLs.
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What this planner will and will not do
- This is a pre-hire planning aid, not a site-specific risk assessment.
- Use manufacturer instructions, hire company guidance and competent advice where needed.
- If the result says stop, treat that as a reason to clarify the job before hiring.
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