To use a ladder safely, you need to ensure that the ladder is stable and well maintained. There are many other rules to follow when using a ladder, and they should all be taken seriously. Ladder safety should always be your top priority if you or your employees use ladders to work at height. As you'd imagine, we take safety very seriously here at SafetyLiftinGear. Here is our guide on how to use a ladder safely.
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When working at height, you should take steps to avoid dropping your tools. Our tool lanyards are ideal for this – by attaching your tools to your person or to a sturdy anchor point, you significantly reduce your risk of dropping them and causing damage and injury below.
A fall restraint system is a fall protection system that aims to prevent workers from falling by restricting their movements. 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.
Fall factor is a calculation that’s used to determine the severity of a fall. It can be broken down into a simple equation:
Fall factor (f) = the ratio of fall height (h) to rope length (L)
A lifting magnet can be used to lift products made of steel without the need for slings. Of course, as with any piece of heavy lifting equipment, it’s important to use lifting magnets correctly – improper use may cause the magnet to fail, potentially damaging the load and posing a serious safety risk to anyone who happens to be nearby.
If you frequently work on scaffolding, you will be aware that there are countless fall risks involved. Scaffolding is a great way to work at height - it provides a stable working platform and it is an area of safe access for construction workers.
Despite this, accidents can still happen. Thankfully, you can prevent them. Here are our scaffolding safety tips including everything you need to know about staying secure and safe when using scaffolding.
When working at height, it is essential to use top-quality equipment that you know you can rely on. The first step to creating a safe and secure system for working at height is to use the best equipment - the second step is ensuring that you’re using it correctly!
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