Falls from height are one of the biggest causes of workplace fatalities and major injuries which is why it is vital that you protect yourself with PPE equipment.
Why is PPE Important?
It is crucial to use PPE when working at height as it not only helps to protect you, but also helps to protect those around you.
PPE should be maintained and checked regularly to ensure that equipment is suitable, stable and strong enough for the job and that health and safety laws are being followed.
PPE for Working at Height
Safety Helmets
A strong, reliable safety helmet should be worn whenever you are on site or working at height as there is always a risk that you, or a piece of equipment, could fall. All safety helmets must also be approved to an EN standard.
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Tool Safety Lanyard
It is essential to use a tool lanyard when working at height with handheld and power tools. Tool safety lanyards securely tether your tools to your safety harness so that if you accidentally drop a tool, it will not fall and cause damage below.
We sell a range of high-quality tool lanyards, ranging from helmet and belt loop lanyards, retractable lanyards and elastic lanyards – there will certainly be one that works for you!
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Backup Devices
Backup devices like fall arresters and shock absorbers are designed to create an extra layer of safety when working from height.
In the event of a sudden jerk or acceleration, fall arresters lock onto the rope and stop the user from falling further. A shock absorber can also be connected to a fall arrester to limit the forces applied to the user’s body in the event of a fall.
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Landing Bags
Soft landing bags are a collective fall arrest solution for work situations where somebody is at risk of falling from a height. The landing bags are laid on the ground of the working area and inflated to an internal pressure suitable for cushioning falls.
At Safety Harness Direct, we stock a range of AirDeck soft landing bags, including flame retardant, anti-static models and the electric blower needed to inflate the bags.
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