From the INTRAPOL team

Articles

Short technical notes on standards, product choice and COSMOS / METIGO / ALUBERG. We aim for about two posts per month.

• Aluminium vs. Fibreglass (FIBRA): When to Choose an Insulated Ladder

  Aluminium conducts electricity — and that's a problem near live cables. When should you switch to COSMOS's fibreglass FIBRA range, and what does CEI EN 50528 require?

  Published
  12 June 2026

• D.Lgs. 81/08 – Italian H&S Law and Why You'll Encounter It

  Italian ladders and platforms reference D.Lgs. 81/08 in their documentation. What is it, what does it say about ladders and scaffolding, and why does it matter?

  Published
  2 June 2026

• Inspection and Maintenance of Aluminium Scaffolding – Law and Practice

  Who must inspect mobile scaffolding, how often, and what are the consequences of neglect? A practical overview of legal obligations for companies.

  Published
  23 May 2026

• EN 1004 vs. PN-EN 1004: What's the Practical Difference?

  Mobile scaffolding comes marked EN 1004 or PN-EN 1004. Do you know what that means for product safety? We explain it without jargon.

  Published
  13 May 2026