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

Elasticated Tool Lanyard for Power Tools

This heavy duty fall protection for tools will keep your tools for up to 50kg safe at a height.

Fall Protection for Helmets 

Skullguard Elastic Helmet Lanyard With Buckle

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. 

Safety barriers can be used for a wide variety of jobs, from traffic control to keep people away from potentially dangerous areas. If you're wondering where and why you should use a safety barrier, here are some examples of situations where a barrier can be useful:

• Diverting Traffic - If you need to control the flow of traffic, safety barriers can be a clear way to warn drivers not to go the wrong way or enter a space that is no longer safe. Barriers can communicate how you would like drivers to navigate through space, ensuring everyone’s safety and hopefully reducing congestion.
  
  
• Directing Crowd Flow - Barriers are also ideal for directing crowds of people. Using a barrier to cordon off a hazardous area can keep pedestrians far away from danger, but even if there are no hazards, barriers can reduce confusion and keep crowds moving smoothly and quickly in a desired direction.
  
  
• Cordoning Off Spill Hazards - If water or another liquid has been spilt on the floor, you need to minimise the risk of slips and falls. Erecting a barrier around the spill hazard will enable you and your staff to clean it up quickly without worry.
  
  
• Working at Height / Underground - Working at height or underground jobs can be hazardous for both the worker(s) and the general public. If you are working in a high-up location, you do not want to be distracted by anyone on the ground, and you don’t want anyone to be in the drop zone if something falls! If you are working underground, there is a chance someone could fall in or drop something down on top of you. Either way, it's a good idea to cordon off the area below/above you to help ensure everyone's safety.

Safety Barrier Products from SafetyLiftinGear

Our 4-panel safety barrier (pictured above) is the perfect solution for most barrier requirements. This high-visibility folding barrier is both lightweight and easy to store. The warning DANGER – NO ENTRY is printed on each panel of the barrier to deter both pedestrians and vehicles from passing it.

We also stock the Armorgard BAR1 expandable safety barrier, pictured above. The concertina design makes it easy to mark out a work area, and when you're finished, the sturdy barrier can be folded away for storage (and secured with the safety catch provided).

The perfect accessory for our 4-panel safety barriers, these connecting clips will hold your safety barriers together securely. No matter how large the space you need to cordon off is, these connectors will allow you to create a safety barrier of any length!  

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If you have any questions about our barrier products, feel free to get in touch with the SafetyLiftinGear team - we're always happy to help!