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)
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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!
A Yorkshire roofing company and its director have been handed harsh sentences after failing to prevent the death of a worker who fell twelve metres through a storm-damaged skylight.
The incident occurred in December 2016. At that time, 39-year-old Jonathan May was working as a subcontractor for Davis Industrial Roofing Limited, who are based in Wakefield.
May and two others were working on the roof of a warehouse, replacing some skylights that had been damaged during a recent hailstorm. May fell through one of these skylights and dropped 12 metres (approx. 39 feet) to his death.
There’s a reason that carrying out risk assessments and wearing PPE is a legal requirement in the UK – unfortunately, some learn the importance of these necessities the hard way.
Craven and Nicholas Engineering Ltd has been fined after one of its employees fell through a roof when working at height in Boston. The worker in question fell through a fragile roof and fell 6 metres, sustaining injuries to his head and arm.
When it comes to material handling, the sack truck is a hard piece of equipment to beat. Sack trucks are a great tool that makes the manoeuvring of loads quick, easy, and can reduce the risk of injury during handling. To use a sack truck safely, follow all relevant guidelines and our safety tips.
Although a sack truck is an incredibly useful tool, it’s important to ensure that you’re using it correctly. Incorrectly using a sack truck can be as potentially dangerous as trying to handle heavy loads without the appropriate equipment.
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