When working at height, it's important to ensure that your tools - and any other items you have on your person - cannot fall to the ground. Even small objects like bolts and screws can be very dangerous when dropped from a great height.
If you carry your equipment in a work bag, that bag must be properly topped to stop its contents from falling out. (We discussed this previously in our blog about The Three Ts of Height Safety.)
To help you prevent accidents while working at height, we've added a range of secure storage bags to the SafetyLiftinGear website. These bags are available to order now, and all of them are specifically designed to prevent tools and equipment from falling out - even if the bag is turned upside down.
These tool bags can be attached to your belt or safety harness while working at height. They're perfect for keeping tools safe - store your tools inside the bag or use the attachment points on the outside so you don't have to rummage around in the middle of a job.
Available in three different sizes:
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These extra-large storage bags are ideal for storing PPE, climbing rope and other important hardware. The bags are waterproof and the fold-over lid helps to keep your kit from falling out.
Three sizes available:
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Need anything else? We have an enormous range of height safety products available to buy or hire - whatever you need to work safely at height, we can provide it. Contact SafetyLiftinGear today to discuss your requirements.
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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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.
Height Safety Equipment Fall Protection Systems
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We have a wide range of high-quality carabiners and hooks available here at SafetyLiftinGear.com, and if properly looked after, these products will remain safe to use for a long time.
To keep your carabiners in good working order, follow these steps:
Use lukewarm tap water (roughly 30°C) and pH neutral washing-up liquid or detergent. Regular cleaning removes dirt and grime that might prevent your carabiners from closing properly or otherwise impede their correct operation. After washing, rinse each carabiner off and leave to dry thoroughly in a dry, well-ventilated area that's out of direct sunlight. (Heat, humidity and sunlight can reduce the working life of your carabiners.) Do not put your carabiners in a washing machine or tumble dryer.
Lubricating the internal mechanisms of each carabiner will keep the product working smoothly. Use a silicone-based oil and avoid products that contain sulphur. Dry any excess oil with a cloth or paper towel, then open and close the carabiner a few times to make sure it is entirely lubricated.
Periodic inspection ensures that your carabiners are still in good working order and safe to use. Compose a formal maintenance and inspection schedule to make sure the carabiners are not falling into disrepair.
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With many years of experience in the field of height safety, we at SafetyLiftinGear are able to provide a fall protection system for virtually any project. Whatever your requirements, we have the products and the expertise to help your team stay safe while working at height.
We recently provided a set of custom safety lines for Centrica Business Solutions, who make combined heat and power (CHP) units for a range of different clients. Part of Centrica's manufacturing process requires access onto the roof of each CHP, so the company found themselves with an unavoidable need to work at height.
That's where we came we in. SafetyLiftinGear designed a bespoke support-post fall arrest system (combined with our G-Force monoline overhead safety line) to protect up to 14 simultaneous workers. Our fall protection specialists installed two safety lines with bespoke support posts to remove the roof slope and keep the safety line horizontal; we also attached another 5 overhead safety lines to the main structural steels.
The very smooth movement of the G-force monoline travelling trolley grants the worker free and uninterrupted movement as they go about their daily duties.
Here's what the production supervisor from Centrica CHP Manufacturing had to say about our custom safety line system:
"We had been looking for a fall arrest system to fit our needs for quite a while, once we spoke to SLG we were sure their solution would enable us to operate in as safe a manner as possible.
The feedback from the team using them has been great. They feel a lot safer than before, and the fall arrest blocks being above them means they aren’t in the way of the job at hand.
SLG will definitely be our first port of call should any future projects arise."
If you need a bespoke fall protection system to keep your workers safe, call SafetyLiftinGear on 0117 9381 600 to request a quotation.
Fall Protection Systems from SafetyLiftinGear.com
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:
Product Features:
- 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
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- 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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