When you're working at height - even if you take every precaution possible - accidents can still happen. If the worst should occur and someone needs rescuing, you need a plan to save them.

Read on to find out more about how to make a working at height rescue plan - you might just save a life!

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Working on roofs can be treacherous, which is exactly why you should make sure to take all the appropriate safety precautions. Working at height is always dangerous, and one way to help to prevent a fall is investing in a safety harness for roofing.

Whether you are working on roofs often and need to buy equipment or just need to rent a harness to get a job done, we have you covered. We have a diverse range of safety harnesses suitable to keep you safe while working on roofs.

To really ensure that you are properly protected while roofing, have a look at any of our Roofers Height Safety Kits. The harnesses featured in the kits have front and rear attachments to give the user a choice of attachment points. The ensures that you are properly secured when working up high. 

We offer three different kits depending on your requirements so that we should have something for you no matter what the job at hand involves. Browse through our range of roofing kits to make sure you have the one that best suits your needs.

Roofers Height Safety Kit

Roofers Height Safety Multi-Purpose Harness Kit

Roofers Height Safety Pro Kit

For more information on how to remain safe when working upon a roof, have a look at this guide from the HSE.

If you have any questions about our roofing kits or need any advice on any other equipment we offer, do not hesitate to get in touch. Call our friendly team on 0808 123 69 69.

Construction sites can be a hazardous places. It's always best to make sure you are properly dressed for your working environment, so if you work in construction, you should invest in the right construction PPE for the job you're doing.

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is equipment worn to protect oneself from health and safety risks, such as those that might be present on a construction site.

We stock an extensive range of personal protective equipment here at SafetyLiftinGear. Here are some examples of what we can supply:

Protective Headwear

On almost all construction sites, appropriate headwear must be worn to minimise the risk of injury (in compliance with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations of 1992). There is a high likelihood of falling objects in construction environments, and by wearing the right PPE, you will be reducing your risk of a serious injury.

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Ear Protection

When working in loud construction environments, ear defenders may be necessary to protect your ears from long-term damage. Loud bursts of noise can perforate the eardrum, and continuous loud noise can cause tinnitus (a continuous ringing or buzzing in the ears). The ear protectors that we stock at SafetyLiftinGear contain soft foam-filled cushions, which provide a seal against harmful noises.

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Eye Protection

Construction sites can be dusty environments with a high risk of hazardous objects flying into workers' eyes. Protective PPE may be needed to protect the eyes from harm - debris in the eye can lead to scratches and infections, and in more severe cases, can lead to loss of sight. This is why eye protection is an essential part of construction PPE.

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We have plenty more PPE products available here at SafetyLiftinGear - browse our full PPE range here.

The ultimate hazard of working at height is, of course, falling. You do not have to fall from a great height to injure yourself. The severity of your injury is determined by many factors including weight, age, how you land, and the surface you fall on.

When we hear the phrase ‘working at height’ it’s common to assume this refers to working on roofs or skyscrapers, but actually, the UK Health & Safety Executive defines it as "work carried out in any place where a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury".

If you or someone you employ is in ANY way capable of falling from a height and sustaining an injury, you must take the proper safety precautions. When trying to determine the risks of your workplace it may be necessary to do a height risk assessment. You can read more about this here: Working at Height Risk Assessment

Regardless of the height you work at, it’s important to remember that catastrophic injuries or even death can happen from falls of only a few feet. The hazards of working at height should not be underestimated, and it’s important to provide the proper equipment to ensure safety.

Common hazards of working at height

While falling is most likely the most common hazard of working at height, there are others to be aware of. These include:

• Dropping/falling equipment - Falling equipment can be fatal. It is vital that the proper height safety equipment is used to stop workers from being able to drop objects like tools from height.
  
  
• Insufficient PPE - If you or your workers are not wearing the required protective clothing, they are at risk of injury. Protective equipment such as hard hats can help to keep you or your employees safe.
  
  
• Lack of/poor risk assessment - A thorough risk assessment will identify and analyse any potential hazards to best prepare workers in the event of an incident. Inadequate risk assessment put everyone involved at risk.
  
  
• Inexperience - Mistakes happen, but knowingly allowing inexperienced members of staff to carry out tasks at height is extremely dangerous.

We provide various equipment to reduce the risk of falling such as safety harnesses, fall arrest blocks, and ladder safety kits. We also offer a working at height training course to ensure you know exactly how to keep yourself safe. 

Full Range of Height Safety Equipment 

If you have any further queries about how to keep you or anyone else safe from the hazards of working at height, feel free to get in touch. Our helpful team is more than happy to give you advice.

When working at heights, your safety harness is vitally important! It's the piece of equipment that will prevent you from falling from a height. A safety harness allows you to attach yourself to an immovable object, thus ensuring you will not hit the ground if you trip or fall from height. Falling from height is one of the main causes of injury in the workplace, and therefore, it's paramount that you're equipped with the correct equipment.

Safety harnesses reassures your safety when working in hazardous situations, and it will not only reduce the risk of an accident, but it will also allow you to work with both hands freely as the safety harness is attached to your body. There's no denying the importance of a safety harness, and we strongly recommend to anyone working in construction to wear one, as it could be life-saving.

Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we supply a huge selection of safety harnesses to ensure you remain safe when working at height. Even if you're looking for something more specific than your generic safety harness - such as a flame resistant harness or a Hi-vis harness - we're confident you'll find a harness that will suit your needs.

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If you're unsure on what type of safety equipment you require, please do not hesitate to call us on 0808 123 69 69 or email sales@safetliftingear.com - we'd be more than happy offer our expertise. 

Our range of work platforms and ladders was already pretty good, but now it has now gotten even better! We have 6 new additions added to our range, and they're ideal for commercial and domestic operations. These new additions will mean nothing will be out of reach ever again, and we guarantee you'll feel stable and safe when using them!

Our new additions include:

Aluminium Low Level Work Platform

This aluminium work platform is perfect for a wide range of DIY, maintenance; garden, and warehouse work, and much more! This work platform features steel lockable hinges; non slip feet to stop the platform from sliding away from you; and a compact and lightweight design, allowing you to easily transport and store the platform. 

Specifications:
Width: 300mm
Length: 750mm
Height: 500mm
Weight: 3.5kg

Anti-Slip Aluminium Low Level Work Platform

Is something just out of reach from you? Are you looking for a quick and easy solution to this problem? Sounds like this work platform is perfect for you! It features steel lockable hinges and an anti-slip platform and steps, making it very stable!

Specifications:
Width: 300mm
Length: 950mm
Height: 500mm
Max load: 150kg
Weight: 3.5kg

Steel Foldable 2 Step Ladder with Non-Slip Tread

This steel 2 step ladder is perfect for home, office or workshop use. Its lightweight design means you can easily move the ladder around, and it's large slip-resistant feet and ant-slip treads allow you to feel stable and safe whilst you're using the step ladder. 

Specifications:
Max loading weight: 150kg
Weight: 4.5kg
Folding size: 990 x 475 x 490mm 
Extended Size: 900 x 475 x 515mm
Number of steps: 2 

Aluminium Foldable Step Ladder 

This lightweight aluminium step ladder is ideal for domestic and commercial use. It's simple and safe to use - and not to mention, great value for money!

Specifications:
Folding size:1170 x 410 x 110mm
Extended size: 1090 x 410 x 650mm
Max Loading Limit: 150kg
Weight: 2.5kg
Number of Steps: 3 

Steel Foldable 4 Step Ladder with Non-Slip Tread 

This steel 4 step ladder is perfect if you're looking to grab something that's just a little out of reach. It's ideal for odd all jobs, easy to transport, and store. You'll feel secure and balanced when you're using this step ladder thanks to its slip-resistant feet and anti-slip treads. 

Specifications:

Folding size: 1520 x 475 x 150 mm
Extended size: 1400 x 475 x 810mm
Number of steps: 4
Max loading: 150kg
Weight: 7.8kg

Aluminium Foldable Step Ladder 

Nothing is out of reach thanks to this 5 step ladder! It's perfect for all odd jobs around the office, warehouse and workshop! 

Specifications:

Folding size: 1520 x 475 x 150mm
Extended size: 1400 x 475 x 810mm
Number of steps: 5
Max loading: 150kg
Weight: 3.5kg

To view our entire range of ladders and work platforms, please click here >

A Lever Hoist is a piece of high-quality equipment used to lift and lower heavy loads without the aid of machinery. Lever Hoists have the ability to lift items in most positions, including horizontally. Different from the Chain Block or Hoist, which can only lift items vertically, the Lever Hoist's ability to lift items horizontally is a great benefit. 

A Level Hoist is usually fitted with a heavy-duty safety cap to hold your items comfortably and a top swivel connection which will allow easy lifting from all angles. The hand wheel can then be turned to release or retract as much chain length as required. The ratchet lever attached to the side of the lever hoist allows the chain to be free-willed when placed in the neutral position. When placed in the up position, it tightens the chain allowing the load to be lifted with the tension. 

Finally, to lift the load, crank the heavy-duty lever until your load has reached a suitable height. To lower the load, the ratchet lever must be switched to the downward position and the heavy-duty lever cranked to lower the chain.

Here's a video from one of our experts on how to use one of our 750KG Industrial Quality Lever Hoists:

Our Range of Lever Hoists  

They're available to hire if you only need to use a lever hoist for a short period of time. To hire one of our lever hoists, simply click 'hire me' on the product page and then 'enquire' once you get to the checkout. One of our team will then get in touch to provide you with a quote for hiring a lever hoist. 

If you'd like any more information about lever hoists or how you can hire one, just get in touch with us today or call us on 0808 123 69 69.