When it comes to fall protection systems, ensuring the safety of workers at height is paramount. Anchor points serve as the foundation of fall protection systems, providing the necessary support to arrest falls and prevent serious injuries / fatalities.
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What does working at height mean?
Working at height means any type of work where a person could fall from one level to another if the proper precautions are not taken, resulting in an injury. For example, if you are working on a ladder or a work platform, you are usually working at height.
Falls from height are among the leading causes of injury and fatalities at work. Those who work on ladders and fragile surfaces are especially at risk. This is why work at height is subject to so many rules and regulations.
However, this doesn't mean you have to be on top of a skyscraper to be working at height. Many of the same rules apply even when you're only a few inches off the ground. The meaning of working at height is that you are working on a raised level, but the height of the level can differ.
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Safety lanyards are an essential piece of kit when working at height, no matter your work environment. There are a wide range of different types of safety lanyards available – but which is right for you?
In this blog post we’ll be doing a run down of the different types of safety lanyards and what kind of work environments they are best suited for to help you make a well informed decision.
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