If you find yourself working at a height, it's quite easy to only remember to keep yourself safe. Of course, keeping yourself safely atop that ladder is of utmost importance, but what about the people below you? If one of your tools is dropped from a height, it can cause serious damage to the unsuspecting person walking below you too. It has been found that a 1lb tool dropped only 10 feet would hit the person below with a force equivalent to 21 stone! That's why Fall Protection for Tools should be high on your priority list.
Fall Protection for Tools Explained
Fall Protection for tools is a way of ensuring that when a tool slips out of your hands it is protected. This protection most commonly comes in the form of a tool lanyard which has safety hooks at both ends and is stretchy to absorb the shock of a tool falling. Tool Lanyards can carry up to 15KG, sometimes more. This means that Fall Protection can be provided for all types of tools including Helmets and Electric drills.
Here's a look at some of the different types we have here at SafetyLiftinGear.
Heavyweight Fall Protection for Tools
This heavy duty fall protection for tools will keep your tools for up to 50kg safe at a height.
Fall Protection for Helmets
This Skullguard Elastic Helmet Lanyard is a piece of fall protection equipment that is designed to keep your Helmet safely attached to you at a height. The maximum weight it can carry is up to 2lbs and it is made with high stretch material to absorb the shock of falling tools.
Why do I need Fall Protection for Tools?
In the past, it was found that tools falling from a height are likely to be the second highest cause of death in workplaces. From 2011-2012, being struck by falling objects was the highest cause of fatalities in the UK. Even in 2017 falling objects are classed as one of the fatal four easily preventable accidents in the US.
As can be seen, fall protection for tools are not only convenient for you as they keep tools close at hand, they can actually save lives. This is why they are a necessity that should be in every workplace that deals with heights.
To find fall protection for tools that suits you, simply click here to see our full and varied range. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call on 0808 123 69 69.
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