productDon’t fall off the edge
When protecting yourself at height while loading having the optimum handling and protection equipment is imperative.
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productSlips, trips, and falls training
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), slips and trips are the single most common cause of injuries at work, and account for over a third (33%) of all major work place injuries.
productKeeping those at height connected
There’s a misguided belief that ladders with hoops will protect workers from falls from height. In 2004 The HSE undertook tests to determine what, if any, protection hoops do offer. The results were as expected. Ladders with hoops/cages will ultimately cause the worker more injuries and make a rescue of any kind very difficult, explains Safety At Height.
productNew heights for safer cleaning
High-level vacuuming system SpaceVac has joined the line-up of innovative cleaning products provided by Denis Rawlins.
newsFall arrest safety equipment training
In response to industry demands for a recognised qualification specifically for the installation of BS EN 13374 edge protection, FASET, the trade body for the work at height temporary safety systems industry, has developed a training course and assessment scheme that covers the theory and practical aspects of the standard.
productSky’s the limit for height safety specialist
Height safety specialist ESAT Safety Systems has secured major contracts with UK airports and a high street retail chain, after just 12 weeks of trading.
productSafety underfoot covered
Safety matting specialist COBA says it has an effective safety matting option for virtually any environment including GRP anti-slip products, available as sheets, stair treads or stair nosing.
newsConstruction company fined after worker fell from height
A construction company has been fined after a worker suffered serious injuries after falling from height.
articleKeeping on top of falls from height
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) fatal injuries report 2016-2017 reveals a dramatic reduction in the number of falls from height. Dominique Vansteenkiste, high-risk safety leader EMEA at Honeywell Industrial Safety, believes it’s time to give workers at height an edge over risk.
articleSafety reaches new heights at London Bridge
London Bridge is the fourth busiest railway station in the country, with more than 54 million passengers passing through every year. As Network Rail nears completion of a £1billion redevelopment, Chris Shaw speaks to MSA Safety about the fall protection requirements associated with such a project.
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