When working at height, it's essential to have an effective fall protection system in place, for the safety of yourself and those around you.
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For this month only, we've lowered the price of our IM200 Roof Anchor. This portable deadweight anchor device can be used by two people at once - it's ideal for preventing falls while working at height.
This type of anchor device is especially useful when you're working on a flat roof with no suitable anchor points.
The IM200 roof anchor usually costs £935.90 (plus VAT) - but until the end of August, we're offering it at the discounted price of just £833.32 (plus VAT). That's a saving of £102.58, or approximately 11% off!
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This special offer will last for one month only - so order your IM200 roof anchor now to get it at the special discounted price!
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We are pleased to announce that we have added a selection of new KRATOS products to our Height Safety range, just in time for the Easter weekend.
These products are manufactured to the highest standard by KRATOS, a trusted safety brand based in France. All of these items are available to order from stock.
The FA6001901 Toggle Anchor is specifically designed for quick installation on horizontal steel surfaces. Open or lock the anchor at the touch of a button. (A hole of 21-30mm is required for installation.)
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This luxury full-body harness offers superb comfort and shock absorption. The shoulder straps, thigh straps and waist belt can be adjusted to fit your body, and 2 tool holder loops are included at the back of the harness.
The FA6000700 temporary lifeline from KRATOS is made of high-quality 30mm polyester webbing. The product's length can be adjusted from 2 to 20 metres. Ideal for securing yourself to a structure or anchor point while working at height.
This scaffold harness uses elasticated webbing for extra comfort and flexibility. With adjustable shoulder and thigh straps - and steel buckles to keep your adjustments in place - the MOVE 3 harness allows you to work both safely and comfortably.
If you have any questions about our range of KRATOS height safety products, please don't hesitate to contact the SafetyLiftinGear team - we are always happy to help!
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We are excited to announce that we are now stockists of an extensive collection of high-quality IKAR fall protection gear!
Founded in 1978, IKAR GmbH are renowned for their range of quality fall protection equipment, as well as their training in fall arrest, fall restraint rescue from height and confined space equipment. In 2008, IKAR GB was formed as the UK distributor of IKAR GmbH, offering the same knowledge, training and products right here in the United Kingdom! And now, SLG is also able to supply this fantastic range of fall protection products.
From fall arrest blocks and pulleys to rescue kits and tripods, IKAR's range of fall protection equipment is produced using the highest quality materials and state-of-the-art processes, ensuring both quality and reliability among their wide-ranging customer base.
Here is a selection of some of the new IKAR fall protection products now available from SLG.
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These are just a few of the outstanding IKAR fall protection products available on our site today! You can browse the full range of IKAR gear below:
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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.
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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!
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Different types of work require different safety measures. Therefore, it is vital that when working at height, you are properly equipped to complete the specific task-at-hand. However, with so many different working environments, operations and equipment, it can be a challenge to know exactly what type of equipment is needed for what task. Here, we break down the features of working at height, what is required when doing so and the several different working conditions, providing the necessary equipment needed to carry out work in the safest possible way.
Managing work at height follows a hierarchy of controls – avoid, prevent, restrain, arrest, which begins with the question “can the work be done safely from the ground?” Fall arrest equipment should only be considered as a last resort if other safety equipment cannot be used. For situations where work cannot be completed from the ground collective protection equipment such as nets and railings must be considered first.
A common solution is utilising scaffolding or mobile platform (MEWP) that provide easy and safe access at height. If none of the above methods can be implemented, individual fall protection equipment safeguarding from falls must be used. i.e. restraint equipment.
The basic features of individual fall protection equipment protecting against a fall from height are:
RESTRAINT:
FALL ARREST:
All fall protection systems must comprise three basic components:
As mentioned, different work conditions consist of different height safety requirements and procedures as a result of the environment they occur in and the dangers involved. Here we take a look and break down the safety requirements for working on a roof, fragile surfaces, ladders and scaffolds and the correct equipment that is needed to carry out work safely.
All work on roofs is highly dangerous, even a job that can take only minutes to complete consist of potentially fatal risks. Therefore, proper precautions are needed to control all the risks that are involved. The individuals managing and conducting the work need to be properly trained, competent and must fully plan the work to be completed in relation to the main risks, causes of accidents and equipment required.
Falls from roofs, either through fragile surfaces and openings or from roof edges can occur on both commercial and domestic projects as well as new build and refurbishment jobs. Many deaths happen every year involving smaller buildings working on the roof of domestic dwellings, which tend to fall under two types:
Work on a fragile surface roof requires a combination of stagings, guard rails, fall arrest and safety nets slung beneath and close to the roof. All roofs should be treated as fragile until they have been confirmed as not. Fragile rooflights are also a hazard as some may be difficult to spot in certain light conditions or maybe hidden by paint. These areas must be protected by using either barriers or covers that are secured and labelled with a warning. Here at SLG, we provide a number of products that ensure when working on sloping and flat roofs, you are completely protected against falls. You can view our best products for working on flat roofs below.
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Every time a ladder is used to carry out work at height, a pre-use check needs to be conducted to ensure that it is safe for use. This should be carried out by:
The benefit of carrying out pre-use checks is to identify any immediate or serious defects that can cause an accident. The areas of most concern are the ladder’s stiles, feet and rungs. Once this has been completed and you are satisfied that the ladder is in good working condition, you must then ensure that all of the required safety precautions to carry out work whilst on the ladder are in place, including wearing the right equipment. At SafetyLiftinGear, we provide a range of secure ladder safety equipment that ensures your safety whilst working at height, including quality fall protection kits.
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Tower scaffolds are one method used to prevent a fall when working at height on a sloped roof. The type of scaffold selected needs to be suitable for the work and erected and dismantled by people who have been trained and are competent to do so. However, despite scaffolds existing to prevent a fall, dangers still exist once the scaffold has been set up, with many people injured each year as a result of falling from them. Incidents with scaffolds often occur as a result of dangerous methods of erection or dismantling, defects in the erected scaffold or the scaffold being misused. To ensure maximum safety whilst working on a scaffold, it is recommended that all workers wear appropriate protective equipment, such as specialist scaffold harnesses. You can view ours below!
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When using mobile elevated work platforms such as cherry pickers and access platforms, there are a number of safety precautions that need to be implemented in order to avoid and prevent falls from occurring. Such as:
If all of these things are adhered to, then the likelihood of a fall or serious consequences as a result of a fall occurring is dramatically decreased. You can find our best-selling access platform harness below!
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In order to avoid potentially fatal falls when working at height, it’s vitally important that you understand the specific requirements of every task you carry out. The working environment needs to be assessed by competent and qualified people, who can identify dangers and hazards before they cause a real accident. When the work is actually being carried out, the importance of wearing the correct equipment as well as setting up the necessary safety precautions cannot be understated. As well as the above products, we supply a whole range of height safety equipment, perfect for a variety of operations at height. You can browse our extensive collection below.
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If you have any questions regarding our range of height safety equipment or any of the listed products, please do not hesitate to contact us today.