Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we understand the importance of safety in the workplace. No matter what environment you're working in, every individual deserves to feel safe while doing their job.
When it comes to working at height, there are a number of different rules and regulations that must be adhered to. Back in 2005, the UK government passed a piece of legislation titled 'The Work at Height Regulations 2005', which contains a lot of important information pertaining to working at height.
The Work at Height Regulations 2005
Although there is no shortage of literature on how to protect yourself and others when working at height, you may still be wondering exactly what 'working at height' means. How do you know if you're working at height? What work environments count as 'at height'?
If these are questions you've found yourself asking, read on!
More...
A high school in Southport, Merseyside received a hefty fine last month after a worker fell off a roof and sustained multiple fractures.
The incident in question occurred in 2018. According to shponline.co.uk, the man was getting some footballs down from the roof of the school's sixth form centre when he lost his footing and fell more than 3 metres before hitting the ground.
A HSE investigation found that there were no fall protection measures in place to prevent an incident like this. An edge protection system or anchor point could have kept the worker from falling off the roof, but no such precautions had been taken, and so the governing body of Christ the King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre were fined £10,000 and ordered to pay costs of £5,851.50.
Falls from height are among the most common causes of injury and death in the workplace. Employers must ensure that appropriate safety measures are in place before allowing staff to work at height.
Height Safety Equipment Fall Protection Systems
Photo from Pixabay
Our safety equipment is great for helping you work safely on a roof. So, we thought we'd put together a guide for you on how to use it!
With the world slowly getting back to some sort of normality, businesses up and down the country are starting to open their doors back to the public, which means operations can begin to resume. To make the transition back into normal working life a little easier, SafetyLiftinGear are excited to announce amazing special offers on two of our material handling products!
Products Features:
View Product >
Our LoadSurfer 250kg Pipe Trolley was £109.49 before VAT but is now £94.98 + VAT - another incredible saving!
Product Features:
Both of these fantastic products are sure to help with making tasks and operations around warehouses and stockrooms much more enjoyable. You can find our full range of material handling equipment below if you require more products to help your business get back to normal.
Material Handling Equipment >
If you require more information on our two pipe tube trolleys or any of our other material handling products, then please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of our team today!
UK businesses are beginning to come out of lockdown and get back to normal, but COVID-19 (coronavirus) is still a massive concern across virtually all sectors. Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we offer a variety of protective products to help companies keep their workers safe and stop the virus from spreading.
One such product is the Life Gear FS002 Comfy-Fit Adjustable Face Shield. These protective visors cover the whole face, minimising the wearer's risk of getting infected or infecting others via microscopic respiratory droplets.
Despite these uncertain times, the team here at SafetyLiftinGear have been working extremely hard behind the scenes and are proud to announce that we now supply a range of Kratos Safety fall protection to help keep you safe when working at height!
Based in France, Kratos Safety utilise a range of certified laboratories, designers and technicians to not only ensure that their range of safety equipment meets European safety standards but exceeds expectations when it comes to comfort, innovation and quality. Offering products from a variety of categories such as harnesses & belts, fall arresters, tool lanyards and rope access, Kratos is experienced in creating effective equipment that ensures your safety.
Here is a selection of the Kratos equipment available to buy from SLG today:
- Full body harness with 1 dorsal D-Ring and 1 sternal D-Ring on the sternal strap
- Adjustable shoulder & thigh straps
- Ideally positioned sit strap for extended comfort
- Max User Weight: 140kg
- Conformity: EN361:2002
- Retractable fall arrester with double aluminium casing and 2 webbing lanyards (2m)
- Includes 2x scaffold hooks at the anchorage end
- Webbing: 25mm
- Max Weight: 100kg
- Conforms to EN360:2002
- Load Arrestor with galvanised steel wire rope designed to stop the fall of a 300kg weight load
- Casing made of high impact strength polymer to prevent breakage
- Length: 10mtr
- Conforms to 2006/42/CE
You can find our full range of Kratos Safety equipment right here.
For more information on our collection of Kratos Safety fall protection, then please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of the SLG team today, we'd love to hear from you!
Contact Us >
Our G-Force safety products are incredibly durable, but it's still important to take good care of them.
The maximum lifespan of G-Force safety harnesses (and other G-Force textile products) is 10 years. However, the actual lifespan of your harness will depend on how and where you use it - try to avoid exposing your harness to sharp edges, corrosive substances, extreme temperatures and other harsh environments.
Here are some more care and maintenance tips to help you maximise the lifespan of your G-Force safety harness:
Keeping your G-Force harness clean will make it easier to inspect and help to ensure that any markings on the product (e.g. identification, standards) remain legible.
To clean your safety harness, follow these steps:
If you have any further questions about your safety harness and how to look after it, please feel free to contact SafetyLiftinGear's customer service team.
Buy G-Force Safety Equipment >>
0117 9381 600
