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www.hae.org.uk www.eha.org.uk Winter 2022 07 A specialist ladder from manufacturer of ladders and access equipment, Werner, was shortlisted for this year’s Building Innovation Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate the pioneering individuals, organisations and partnerships that are using emerging technologies and digital transformation that are helping to elevate the UK construction market and winners were announced on October 27th at the awards ceremony at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford. The company is a finalist in the Most Innovative New Product category with its flexible 3 in 1 combi-ladder, the Leansafe X3. Designed following user feedback, this professional ladder minimises the need for multiple ladders on a job. UK Marketing Manager for Werner, Bushra Imtiaz, said: “We wanted to support the construction industry by addressing work at height challenges and listened to the feedback from users to design a ladder that would increase productivity. Feedback from users has shown that the ladder is making a real difference throughout the construction industry, and we couldn’t be prouder of that.” An incorrect ladder is often used within the industry because the user only has one in the van or is unable to transport multiple ladders and it’s this that prompted the design of the Leansafe X3. It features a single-handed unlocking system that allows users to change from a step to a straight ladder in one adjustment. It has also been designed with a multi- mode top, providing a solution for all leaning modes, enabling the ladder to be securely used against flat wall surfaces, external and internal corners, poles, and wall studs as well as having the ability to perform as a standard stepladder or extension ladder. >> SPECIALIST LADDER SHORTLISTED FOR INNOVATION AWARD “We wanted to support the construction industry by addressing work at height challenges and listened to the feedback from users to design a ladder that would increase productivity. Feedback from users has shown that the ladder is making a real difference throughout the construction industry, and we couldn’t be prouder of that.”