Oh dear, can you spot the safety issue in the image above? 

Your safety is important to us, which is why we stock such an extensive range of height safety equipment to help protect you and your team during various working at height jobs. Height safety equipment is something we particularly pride ourselves on, from harnesses to fall arrest blocks we can help you stay safe - There's just one catch...  You need to know how to use it!

As you can see in the above image, you can have access to the most high-quality height safety equipment, but you need to know how to use it correctly and safely - in this case, knowing to attach yourself to a suitable engineered and improvised anchorage point before approaching a leading edge! As we've said, we supply a huge range of safety gear, all of which you can browse by clicking here. But in accordance with the working at height regulations 2005, you also need to ensure that anyone required to work at height is suitably trained and competent.

To be in compliance with current regulations, you must undergo appropriate height safety training to make sure you understand the risks associated with working at height and that you can have a better understanding of how to minimise the risks. Working at height courses should provide you with all the essential knowledge and training that anyone working at height would need. We highly recommend this for those working at height and also their supervisors/managers to ensure health and safety regulations are being met.

The best advice we can give you is NOT to ignore the instruction manuals supplied with our products and follow the current regulations regarding working at height. View the  HSE's guide to height safety here. Without knowing how to use the equipment properly, you are still putting yourself and others at risk.

All of our products are supplied complete with instruction manuals. These manuals can also be easily downloaded from our website, it's vital that you read the instructions carefully before using the equipment. Many of our products also have videos that give additional specific information. If a video is included you will find it on the right-hand side of the product pages. As you can see:

To see our full collection of product videos you can visit our YouTube channel. 

 We also have a huge range of blogs on height safety that can help you meet all the safety requirements necessary for jobs up high. Read the following blogs before working up high to ensure you don't make any silly mistakes:

Height Safety Solutions 

Working at Height Risk Assessment

Working at Height Rescue Plan

Working at Heights - Regulations and Employer Responsibilities

Working at Height Safety: Questions and Answers

If you have any questions about how to use any of our safety equipment please do not hesitate to get in touch. Always remember to put your safety first and ensure you know how to use our equipment before using it! Contact us today for more information. 

If you or your employees work at height, safety should always be your top priority.

Falls from height are the leading cause of fatal injuries in the construction industry. Many workers have died after falling from rooftops, off ladders, through fragile surfaces, etc.

Here in the UK, The Work at Height Regulations 2005 must be adhered to when working at height. These regulations serve not only to help workers understand what they can do to keep themselves and their colleagues safe, but also to alert employers to their responsibilites.

Read on for a handy overview of the official UK working at height regulations. If you're looking for more in-depth guidance, see The Complete Guide to Working at Height. And if you're unsure whether a particular job even counts as working at height, see What Does 'Working at Height' Mean?

Working at height: employer responsibilities

Employers are responsible (within reason) for the safety of their employees who work at height. Employers must:

• Avoid asking employees to work at height where possible. If the job in question can be completed to a satisfactory standard without working at height, this is always preferable.
  
  
• Ensure that employees have received appropriate training and instruction before they work at height.
  
  
• Carry out a thorough risk assessment before work at height begins.
  
  
• Plan each job carefully and make sure workers are supervised at all times.
  
  
• Take weather conditions and other environmental hazards into account each time work at height needs to occur.
  
  
• Provide suitable safety equipment to minimise risk during work at height.
  
  
• Ensure that all equipment for working at height is inspected regularly, kept in good working order, and replaced if unreliable.
  
  
• Take precautions to minimise the risk posed by falling objects.

What must employees do while working at height?

Of course, employers can't control everything, so each employee also bears some responsibility for their own safety and the safety of those around them.

For example, employees must:

• Refrain from working at height while under the influence of any intoxicant which could lead them to endanger themselves or others
  
  
• Use PPE and other safety products appropriately
  
  
• Report any dangers they discover (e.g. defective safety equipment)
  
  
• Behave in a responsible manner while working at height
  
  
• Follow their safety training

Work at height risk assessments

The regulations state that a thorough risk assessment must be carried out before any work at height takes place. This should include a full examination of factors that might cause harm during work so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

A robust working at height risk assessment should answer these questions:

• WHERE are the potential hazards?
  
  
• WHO might be harmed?
  
  
• HOW might they be harmed?
  
  
• WHAT steps can be taken to eliminate (or at least minimise) the risk?

The goal of a risk assessment is to evaluate all potential hazards, make a record of these hazards, and identify the best way to address each one.

What equipment is needed to work at height?

There's a wide array of equipment available to help prevent falls during work at height. Here at Safety Liftin Gear, we make it our business to supply the products that you and your employees need to stay safe.

Take a look at our full range of working at height safety equipment, or use the buttons below to browse some of our most popular fall protection products:

Safety Harnesses   Fall Arrest Blocks   Safety Lanyards

If you need help selecting the right equipment for work at height, you can contact Safety Liftin Gear for expert advice.

Some new additions have recently been added to our Fall Protection Beam Anchor Clamps and Trolleys G-force range!

We work to provide the best quality equipment here at SafetyLiftinGear and our new Beam Anchor Clamps and Trolleys do not fall short of this standard. Here's a quick look at the new additions and their benefits. 

Fall Protection Adjustable Beam Anchor 63-304mm

This lightweight adjustable Fall Protection Beam Anchor is fully adjustable and portable. This allows for hands-free horizontal mobility and is ideal for overhead use. Some further benefits include:

• Lightweight but durable
• Easily installed
• Complete with safety lock pins fitted with securing lanyard
• Integrated dual ratcheting adjustment system 

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Fall Protection Fixed Beam Anchor 63-304mm

Similar to our new adjustable beam anchor, this Fall Protection Fixed Beam Anchor is both portable and adjustable to suit your needs. Ideal for use as an anchor on steel beams but also can be attached to vertical l-beams due to the built-in locking mechanism that holds the device securely in place.

• Durable but still lightweight and easily portable
• Allows access to all orientations
• Includes safety lock pins and securing lanyard
• Easily installed

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Fall Protection Fixed Beam Trolley 63-304mm

Our high-quality Fall Protection Adjustable Beam Trolley is the final new addition to our G-force range. This fall protection trolley is both portable and adjustable and moves along horizontal beams as a secure anchor point for your fall arrest equipment. 

• Made of stainless steel and durable aluminium construction
• Easy installation
• Unique design to stop snaphook connecting with edge of beam
• Safety lock pins and securing lanyard included

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All of these items are available to either buy or hire depending on your needs. To hire this equipment, simply click 'hire me' when on the product page and 'enquire' once you reach the checkout. If you'd like to get in touch about any of the products mentioned today, you can do so here.

Manual handling can be a dangerous profession if not done correctly, so it is important your lifting equipment is regularly inspected. But who can inspect lifting equipment?

Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), lifting equipment inspections should be carried out by competent persons. A competent person is someone who has the right experience and knowledge to thoroughly understand what they are looking for. They should be able to spot any signs of weakness or damage that could be a potential hazard. This could be a member of your team with relevant knowledge or could be someone from another organisation.

The person who carries our the lifting equipment inspection must then complete a written report. This report should detail everything about the inspection, such as:

• When the inspection was carried out
• What date the next inspection should take place
• Any defect that were found which could become a danger in the future

If any defects or damage are found during the inspection, they should be reported immediately so the person in charge can get these sorted as soon as possible.

What should be covered during a thorough examination? 

Though this is typically at the jurisdiction of the person carrying out the inspection, there are a few things which should always be checked. Often, there is a criterion which can be followed and checked off by the competent person. This will include:

• Examination of the equipment/testing of the functionality
• Measuring the wear level
• Load testing
• If required, disassembly of equipment to thoroughly inspect

This inspection will test if the lifting equipment is safe to use and will not cause harm to those who need it. 

As a rule, examinations should be carried out every 6 months for lifting equipment which carries people as this poses the highest safety risk. Lifting accessories should also be inspected every half a year as they can be fatal if damaged. Other types of standard lifting equipment can be inspected yearly if necessary.

At SafetyLiftinGear we offer a professional lifting gear inspection service to help you maintain safe and functional equipment. Get in touch if your equipment is in need of an inspection!

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If you've recently carried out an inspection of your lifting equipment and found it's not fit for purpose, we supply plenty of lifting equipment to fit all your needs here at SafetyLiftingGear. 

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Generally, the average life of a safety harness is around 5 years. However, how long a safety harness is good for will differ between makes and models of safety harnesses, with others coming with varying levels of warranties and recommended life-spans that can be much longer than average. For instance, our range of G-force harnesses are approved for up to 10 years. 

Of course, with something as important as a safety harness it's important that you check its in good condition before use. You must remain diligent when deciding if a safety harness is safe to use. Despite the recommended life-span, only the owner of the safety harness is aware what conditions it has been used in and whether this has affected its quality. If you begin to question how safe your harness is you should invest in one that can withhold the weight required. 

With that being said, we provide a huge selection of safety harnesses that are all made with the highest-quality materials. The last thing you want to do is doubt the safety of your safety harness when you're working at height which is why we supply high-quality products. To see our full range of safety harnesses you can click here, or for a look at some of the ones we supply, look below.  

(G-Force 2 Point Safety Harness)

(High Viz Multi-purpose Harness)

(Petzl VOLT Harness)

If you have any questions about how long safety harnesses are good for, or about any of our products feel free to get in touch. Our friendly team is always happy to help whatever the problem, so contact us today. 

PPE is short for Personal Protective Equipment. This is the equipment worn by workers that offers extra protection against hazards that may occur in the workplace. PPE comes in plenty of forms, and those who work jobs that require manual labour often need a range of different PPE to stay fully protected on the job.

But with so many to choose from sometimes it can be difficult to work out what you need, so we've put a Guide to PPE together to help! Here's a look at some of the PPE equipment we supply and how it can help you.

Head Protection

Protecting your head is often one of the most important things to remember, particularly on a construction site. In fact, many have a 'hard-hat policy' that means you can not carry out work unless your head is protected. We supply a range of helmets, hard hats and thermal liners that all help keep your head protected from falling/low-hanging objects and safe from the cold. 

Eye Protection

Eyes are both amazing and fragile. Too often an eye injury can lead to someone losing their sight when it could have been easily avoided with the right PPE. Debris and chemicals can easily cause problems for eyes, which is why we supply a range of safety goggles and safety glasses that protect you without impairing your vision. 

Ear Protection

Working in loud environments such as concerts or construction can take its toll on your ears. Over time, loud music or power tools can damage your hearing. Ear defenders and earplugs can make a huge difference to how much loud volumes affect your ears. 

Protective Clothing

PPE clothing can keep you safe from the wet and wind or make sure that you are easily seen, in some cases it does both! High visibility clothing allows others to see you from a greater distance, this is particularly useful in busy working environments where drivers and workers are more distracted. 

Breathing Equipment 

Some work environments will expose you to airborne debris or fumes that shouldn't be breathed in. Working in these conditions is sometimes unavoidable which is why Dust Masks and Respirators are used. These are vital to protect against hazards that may affect your breathing.

To see our full range of PPE equipment, click here. We supply a vast collection of PPE that should help prepare you for anything! If you have any further questions about any our products feel free to get in touch. Our team of friendly experts are always happy to help so contact us today.  

If you have questions about work at height, our experts are happy to answer them in the article below.

Falls while working at height are responsible for a huge amount of workplace injuries and fatalities every year. In Great Britain, falls from a height were the biggest cause of workplace fatalities in 2017. 

Safety precautions are incredibly important for anyone who works at height. To help improve height safety knowledge today, we've put together a few of the most common working at height safety question and answers.