Working on ceilings, walls, and windows when desks are in the way is a problem encountered by most tradespeople on a regular basis.
When working at height over desks, you won't be thanked for climbing onto someone’s cluttered desk to reach the problem area – not to mention the health and safety issues this poses. It’s an accident waiting to happen.
Of course, the other option is to move any desks out of the way. This will involve clearing each desk and unplugging items like computers and printers, then moving everything back once the job is finished.
This disruption will not only annoy the workers, but it will also take a lot of time – and time means extra costs.
Working At Height Access Solutions – How The Desksurfer Can Help
Ability International's "Desksurfer" has been specially designed with this problem in mind. It allows easy access to both high and low-level areas.
Whether the job entails gaining access to light fittings, fan coils, windows that need cleaning, or ceilings that need painting, the Desksurfers' 900mm out-reach platform provides an easy 1200mm of hands-on access above desks or other items of furniture.
The Desksurfer not only gives access to the underside of ceilings but also above the ceiling tile level if needed – in fact, the Desksurfer can help with many kinds of overhead maintenance.
Suitable For Any Level
The Desksurfer takes just a few minutes to set up and is easy to use, giving an excellent working platform above office furniture.
The working platform is height adjustable so you can use it for low-level jobs as well as those at a higher level.
Made from strong aluminium alloy, the Desksurfer is light and easy to move on it’s braked, swivel castors. It also compacts to a manageable size, meaning it will fit through doors and into small lifts.
Easy Transportation
The Desksurfer also comes with a flatpack option for easy transportation between sites. This option enables the Desksurfer to fit easily inside a Transit-sized van or even a large estate car.
Let Ability International Assist
If you'd like to find out more about the Desksurfers' specifications, take a look at the Ability International website. Ability International have been manufacturing innovative, practical access solutions for more than 30 years, so if you have a difficult workspace that needs a bespoke product, don't hesitate to get in touch.
www.abilityint.com
Request a quote here.
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20/07/2021
Working At Height Over Desks Is A Nightmare! But Ability International Can Help Make It Easier…


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