articleEdge protection is often used as a general term for the provision of guardrails and barriers in order to protect against falls, but according to Peter Bond, chairman, of the Edge Protection Federation, it is a widely varying work at height industry encompassing falls from a myriad of surfaces.
articleThe latest news from trade body FASET, which sets the agenda for the development and delivery of best practice in the international fall arrest and safety net rigging industry. A collective protection system, safety nets are used to save lives and reduce injuries on site by absorbing energy from a falling body.
productWith prices starting from £11.40 per stair tread and £38.00 per flat sheet, FibreGrid says its new SlipGrip Standard won’t be beaten on price.
articleWith falls from height accounting for nearly three out of 10 fatal injuries to all workers, and more specifically 50% of all fatal accidents in the construction industry, the safety of working at height can never be overlooked. Paul Bruton, product development director at Werner, discusses the importance of using the right access solution for the right job.
productHeavy duty safety flooring was recently installed as part of a refurbishment of the Chemistry department at Withington Girls’ School in Fallowfield, Manchester.
productZarges says its Loftmaster makes accessing lofts incredibly easy, and due to its telescopic design takes up limited storage space.
productWernerCo is a leading specialist in the design, manufacture and distribution of ladders and access equipment.
productPacking a huge punch with 180kg (400lbs) of user weight and class leading fall distances (<0.6m/24" ANSI) and average forces (<6kN) Checkmate Group says the new ATOMX-HW series is a big hitter.
newsA worker has been killed on the Queensferry Crossing in Scotland while working on the deck of the north tower. A colleague also sustained injuries during the incident.
articleWith slips, trips and falls combined accounting for more than a third (36%) of all major injuries reported each year, Alastair Hall, head of health & safety at Citation, says it’s imperative that both employers and employees are aware of preventative measures.
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