Safety harnesses are one of the most critical pieces of PPE for work at height, designed to keep you safe and secure and reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a fall. However, like all safety gear, harnesses can wear out over time and become unsafe if not properly maintained or inspected.

This blog will explain the key areas to look for when determining whether your harness is safe to use so that you can stay safe and secure when working at height.

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Although safety harnesses are a crucial tool for keeping workers safe in many industries, they can become a hazard if not maintained and used correctly. This blog will explore 5 common safety harness hazards and how to mitigate them to ensure you remain safe while working from height.  

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When using a safety harness, it is crucial for your comfort and safety that it fits you correctly. A harness that is too tight can limit movement and cause injuries, whereas a harness that is too loose may not provide enough support to keep you secure. So, how tight should a harness be? This blog will break it down to ensure you get the best fit possible.

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Safety harnesses are typically made from either polyester or nylon webbing with alloy steel adjustment buckles. However, at Safety Harness Direct, we offer a wide selection of safety harnesses made out of a range of different materials, including specialist harnesses for working in unsafe conditions.

In this blog, we will go over the materials used in some of our safety harnesses and discuss how these materials ensure that our safety equipment is top-quality and safe for you to wear.

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Working from height is the biggest cause of fatal and serious injury in the construction industry, which is why whether you work at height every day or only occasionally, following the correct safety precautions should always be top priority.

What Is Work at Height?

'Work at height' is a term that refers to any scenario in which an individual might fall a distance that could result in serious harm. You are working at height if you:

• Work above ground level
• Could fall from an edge, through an opening or fragile surface
• Could fall from ground level into an opening in the floor/hole in the ground

Whether you're an employee or an employer, take a look at the following working at height precautions you can put in place to avoid accidents in your workplace.  

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