The new portable work platform for use when working in roof spaces, is said to provide excellent electrical security as well as physical protection for tasks in attics. 

There are hazards in many roof spaces when operatives carry out installation or inspection tasks. They face the double risks of unknown position and condition of both joists and electrics; because these are frequently hidden under layers of fibreglass. In older buildings, joists may not be in regular patterns.

The unfortunate results can be a fall through the ceiling or electric shock from bare or broken electrical items.

Oxford Safety can supply a portable work platform that is insulated and which folds up in order to go through a typical hatchway. This has aluminium bars insulated by a uPVC coating. It is used by many surveyors, plumbers, and maintenance engineers.

Now, a stronger and lighter ‘all-plastic’ version has been announced. The new 240 Mat from Oxford Safety is a strong but light composite construction using technology that makes components for racing cars. It is described as a complete insulator. Stand G50