Harnesses, Blocks, Lanyards
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Fall
Protection
Fall protection and restraint equipment is vitally important in a range of working in environments, most notably construction.
Fall protection is the planned system put into place for workers when there is a risk; of a fall from height, whilst working near any edge, near a pit or hole, or performing work on a steep surface, to eliminate the risk of potential injury.
The Working at Height Regulation 2005
The Working at Height Regulation 2005 set out requirements for the management of risks from working at height. These regulations apply to all employers, and self employed persons responsible for work at height and as such it is their responsibility to ensure that adequate precautions and provision of equipment are in place to allow for working at height safely.
Did you know…
Non-Fatal Injuries
8% of Non Fatal Injuries are attributed to falls from height.
Fatal Injuries
Falls from a height accounted for 25% of all fatal injuries (an average of 34 fatal injuries per year).
Fatal Injuries in Construction
51% of all fatal injuries in construction were due to a fall from a height
Source: HSE
Standards & Markings
Personal fall protection equipment – Descender devices for rescue
EN 353-1 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line
EN 353-2 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line
Personal fall protection equipment – Lanyards
Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Energy absorbers
Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from a height – Belts and lanyards for work positioning or restraint
Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Retractable type fall arresters
Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Full body harnesses
Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Connectors
Personal fall protection equipment. Personal fall protection systems
Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Test methods
Personal protective equipment against falls from a height. General requirements for instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging
Personal fall protection equipment – Anchor devices
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Harnesses
Choosing the correct harness can be difficult as there are so many variations of harnesses available on the market
- Single Point Full Body Safety Harness – attachment points at the rear of the Harness.
- Two Point Full Body Safety Harness – attachments at both a rear and front
- Full Body Safety Harness – varied attachment points and can include additional features such as Work Positioning Belts, Side D-Rings
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Fall Arrest Blocks, Fall Arrest Lanyards
Fall Arrest Blocks – When required to work at height, a fall arrest block is an effective way of arresting a fall. An Arrester block works by the braking mechanism deploying in the event of a fall meaning the rope is held fast and the user’s harness, which is attached to the arrester block, fall no further.
Lanyards – A fall arrest lanyard ensures a worker’s descent will be stopped before hitting the floor or platform below. Fall arrest lanyards must be selected and positioned in accordance with the requirements of the task to limit the distance a worker can fall – this will reduce the impact of the fall for the worker.
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Fall Arrest Kits
Fall arrest kits come in a variety of setups dependent on the task and the risks involved. Fall arrest kits will consist of a Harness, a Lanyard, plus either Karabiners or hooks relevant to the job.
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Connectors & Anchorage Devices
Different types of anchors are available, and they vary by industry, building type, type of job or installation, and structure. Typical types of anchor systems for fall protection include:
- Permanent anchors are permanently installed for fall protection as an integral part of the building or structure (e.g., roof anchors on high-rise buildings). These anchors are designed according to a specific load and design parameters.
- Temporary or moveable anchors are designed to be connected to a structure using specific installation instructions such as nail-on anchors often used by roofers, wire rope slings, synthetic webbing slings, beam clamps, beams sliders etc
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Fall Protection
Services
Working at heights can be extremely hazardous, with falls being one of the most common causes of workplace injuries and fatalities. The risks involved include falls from ladders, scaffolding, rooftops, and other elevated surfaces, which can result in serious injuries or even death.
