It is every employer's duty to ensure the safety of their workers, and if your employees work at potentially dangerous heights, you must comply with the relevant health and safety regulations in order to minimise the risk of a fall. Visit the HSE website for further details on UK height safety law.
There are several different ways to protect your workers from harm while working from height - fall arrest equipment is designed to stop the user from hitting the ground when they fall, whereas fall prevention systems (e.g. safety barriers, man anchors) aim to prevent such falls from happening in the first place.
We are the fall protection specialists.
No matter what your requirements are, we are confident that you will find the fall protection equipment you need here at SafetyLIftinGear.com. Our comprehensive product range includes:
- Safety harnesses
- Fall arrest blocks
- Lanyards, ropes and cords
- Fall protection anchors
- All-in-one fall arrest kits
Many of the fall protection products we stock are available to buy OR hire, so we can meet your long-term and short-term needs.
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Fall arrest vs fall prevention - what’s the difference?
There are two different types of fall protection system: fall arrest and fall restraint. It's important to know the difference and avoid using these terms interchangeably.
- Fall restraint systems (also known as fall prevention systems) keeps you from moving into areas where a fall may occur. Common fall prevention measures include edge protection barriers and restraint lanyards.
- Fall arrest equipment is designed to catch you mid-fall, stopping you before you hit the ground. We offer a range of reliable fall arrest products, including fall arrest blocks and deadweight anchors.
A good height safety plan may incorporate one or both of these. Where possible, you should try to prevent falls entirely - as the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure - but if the risk of falling cannot be eliminated, fall arrest equipment is a must.
READ MORE: Fall Arrest vs Fall Restraint
Don't take risks when working at height!
A good fall protection system can be the difference between life and death. Even a short fall can be fatal, so be sure to carry out a thorough risk assessment and take appropriate safety measures before work begins.
If you have any questions about the fall restraint / fall arrest equipment we sell here at SafetyLiftinGear, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Our height safety experts will be more than happy to share their knowledge with you.
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