A full body harness is a harness designed to hold the wearer upright in the event of a fall from height. If worn correctly, a full body harness will distribute the energy generated during free-fall across the wearers' body evenly, reducing the potential for serious injury.
Full-body harnesses should be the first choice when it comes to working at height because they offer:
When looking at how full body harnesses are designed, there are a few common features that you can expect to see on any full body harness:
Before you carry out any work at height, you should always assess the potential risks. Unfortunately, falling from height is a common cause of injuries and fatalities in the workplace. It's important that you know when a full body harness is, or isn't required. Your employee should carry out a full risk assessment before you carry out any work at height, notifying you if a full body harness is required while you complete your tasks.
In situations where a fall from height is a serious risk, you don't want to be putting on any old harness and making your ascent. Choosing a full body harness that suits your weight and job requirements is paramount for your safety. Your full body harness should always:
All of our full body harnesses can be found in our height safety range. We stock a variety of full body harnesses, including hi-viz full body harnesses, full body rescue harnesses and harnesses and lanyard rated to 140kgs.
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A Doncaster based construction firm has been fined £10,000 and ordered to pay £803 in legal costs after one of their young workers suffered a serious fall.
The unnamed 18-year-old employee was working on the first floor of a house being built in West Butterwick, Scunthorpe. The worker was using a trowel to remove mortar from some breeze blocks when he stepped backwards and accidentally fell through an unguarded stairway. The injuries he sustained from the fall include; two fractured ribs and contusions.
The HSE investigated the incident and concluded that Trumax Building Ltd had not put the required safety precautions in place. Neither a proprietary guardrail system or traditional scaffold guardrails were used to prevent people from falling through the opening.
Trumax Building Ltd pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 6 (3) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005. The HSE Inspector who handled this case said:
'This incident could so easily have been avoided by simply carrying out the correct control measures and safe working practices, particularly to protect young and inexperienced workers. In this case, someone suffered serious injuries that could have been avoided by installing guardrails around the stairway opening to prevent workers from falling from height.'
Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we work tirelessly to provide the PPE and equipment required to keep workers safe while working at height. Our Height Safety category features a range of products that can ensure safety whether your line of work is construction, tree surgery, or any other profession.
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Just when you thought we couldn't make your life at work any easier, we go and throw these new Loadsurfer pallet trucks into the mix! Choose either the semi or fully-electric option depending on your personal preferences. We've tried them both and we're certain they'll make your load moving tasks 100 times easier.
What makes these Loadsurfer pallet trucks different to other semi and fully-electric pallet trucks you've seen before?
The semi-electric pallet truck is an excellent alternative to a hand pallet truck. However, if you will sometimes prefer a manual pallet truck this is a great option for you - it's the best of both worlds!
The manually operated forks can lift loads up to 115mm off the ground. If you're working on slopes of 5% or less with loads weighing up to 1800kg, this semi-electric pallet truck will tackle them no problem.
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The fully-electric option is ideal if you find you never require a manual pallet truck to get the job done! Our fully-powered pallet truck will keep you on the move all day long.
It can shift loads weighing up to 1500kg up and down slopes with a 6% gradient (1% more than it's semi-electric counterpart). It can also travel an impressive 0.5km faster than the semi-electric when laden.
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If you have any questions about either of our new Loadsurfer pallet trucks, don't hesitate to contact us. Both models are available to buy or hire depending on your needs.
At SafetyLiftinGear.com, we like to think we know a thing or two about lifting gear safety. If we didn’t, we may need to consider a company name change!
As such, it’s only fair that we pass some of that knowledge on to you and today we’re doing just that on the subject of lifting slings.
So, gather round the SLG learning tree as we shine some light on the rainbow-coloured world of colour-coded lifting slings.
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We recently received the good news that SafetyLiftinGear's parent company, Tacklestore Ltd, has achieved the Achilles BuildingConfidence Standard!
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The Achilles BuildingConfidence Standard is a standard specifically designed for the construction industry.
The certification is a mark of credibility, and companies who have achieved this standard can be relied upon to deliver a highly compliant service.
We hope that this standard will help SafetyLiftinGear's construction industry customers to feel confident when buying and hiring our products!
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You can never be too careful when it comes to hazardous chemical storage.
Unsuitable containers and cheap solutions can deliver dire consequences and it’s certainly not an area you want to cut corners on.
For anyone looking for a solution to their chemical storage quandaries, fear not – help is at hand!
That help comes in the form of the reassuringly durable FlamBank – a hot new product from the storage specialists at Armorgard.
As the name suggests, the FlamBank acts as a secure, safe haven for flammable items and dangerous chemical products. Like any bank, security is tight with this products and contents protection is its primary function.
Boasting keyed-alike 5-lever deadlocks, internal/external anti-jemmy system and a robust body of 2mm and 3mm thick steel, the box itself is built to withstand a variety of extremes. This includes an impressive 30 minutes of fire resistance.
From a chemical safety aspect, it also features a fully-welded sump to prevent any potential leakages, a flame arrester gauze and high/low ventilation to prevent fume build-up.
Meanwhile, from a usability point of view, it also has hydraulic gas arms to assist with lid opening, an auto-latch lid for secure positioning of the lid when opened and relevant signage included for clear visible display of the box’s hazardous contents.
Best of all, the FlamBank range has also been specifically designed to comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH), minimising any risk of biological hazards or chemical exposure, as well as liability.
The Armorgard FlamBank is available in seven different sizes, making the range extremely versatile and ideal for a variety of setting – from construction sites and factories to vehicles.
The larger sizes – such as the FB2 and FB21 models – also feature facilities to secure the unit in position, while they also provide fork lift skids with castor holes for optional mobility.
Meanwhile, the taller FBC2 and FBC4 models also feature a shelf for additional storage, as does the FBC5, while the wider FBC8 boasts two shelves for maximum space usage.
For exact specification of each product, click on the relevant product listings below to find out more:
With the help of Armorgard, you won’t need to think outside the box when it comes to safe storage of your materials. An industry-leader in secure storage containers, their reputation is virtually unmatched, particularly when it comes to site storage products.
With Armorgard products, not only are you in safe hands but, more importantly, so are your contents. If you’re looking for a secure container for your possessions on-site, off-site or on the move, Armorgard is sure to have the perfect solution for you in their securely fastened box of tricks.
For more information on Armorgard or the FlamBank range, why not drop us a line today? Call now on 0117 9381 600 or send us an email using the button below.
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I'm sure that lifting equipment isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words 'tag line'. And while we could sit here all day and reel off popular tag lines like, I'm lovin' it and you're worth it, these aren't the kind of tag lines we're addressing today.
If you work with cranes or other lifting equipment, you might have come across these mysterious 'other' tag lines before. In a construction setting, tag lines are used to help steady heavy loads as they ascend into the air, preventing uncontrollable spinning and accidental damage. I know, it doesn't quite have the same ring to it, but work with me here.
Each of our Crane Tag Lines is:
As if this didn't make these tag lines appealing enough, they also feature a reflective strip which means they can be used in low light conditions, or during the night.
When you choose our Crane Tag Lines, you can forget having to worry about securing your load using (often unreliable) ropes and knots. Our Crane Tag Lines feature either a reliable quick attach and release lifting eye or a sturdy steel snap hook that makes the attachment job ten times easier!
Your load doesn't have a suitable attachment point? Not to worry, this is where our Rubberised Straps come into play. Simply secure the rubberised strap around your load and secure the Crane Tag Lines to your rubberised strap instead!
We really think that our new range of Crane Tag Lines and Rubberised Straps will fit right in with your existing lifting equipment! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us on 0117 9381 600.
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