Tag: height-safety

29 Jul 2016

Hi-Vis Safety Harnesses: Stay Safe & Be Seen!

jodie Products

We sell a wide variety of safety harnesses here at SafetyLiftinGear, many of which are specifically designed for one particular scenario or line of work.

Perhaps our best-selling specialist harness range is our collection of hi-vis harnesses, and with autumn and winter just around the corner, we're expecting a huge influx of high-visibility sales over the next few months. Visibility is naturally worse during the colder months, when the weather gets worse and the mornings and evenings grow darker, and in these conditions being seen is often just as important a safety concern as protecting oneself from falls.

Our high-visibility safety harnesses are great because they cover both bases. Not only do they help to prevent accidents while working at height, they also increase the wearer's visibility, which is crucial in certain conditions and working environments. Here are a few examples of what we can supply...

2-Point Hi-Vis Safety Harness: Available in yellow or orange.
Quick Release Hi-Vis Harness: Easier to put on and take off! Buy/hire here.

Click here to browse our full range of hi-vis safety harnesses.

22 Jul 2016

Failure to use Fall Arrest Systems Leads to Another Fatality and Conviction

robin Health & Safety

A few days ago, SHP published a court review, regarding the recent sentencing of a negligent site manager. This case related to a fatality which occurred in January last year, where 40 year old window fitter Tasadaq Ur-Rehman fell through a skylight, suffering serious head injuries.

On investigation, it was revealed that site manager Faruk Patel had completely neglected height safety procedures, and had continued to do so even after the fatality took place. Although HSE had issued a prohibition for work at height to be suspended, they later found evidence that it had continued under the disregardful management of Mr Patel.

During the investigation, it soon became clear that the manager's neglectful attitude to safety extended beyond the events which led to his worker's death, and included:

A failure to provide scaffolding and proper fall arrest systems for the job being undertaken.
Overseeing an unsafe working environment where suitable handling equipment was not being used, and the existing equipment was being misused, and had not been secured properly.
A failure to follow the most basic of health and safety measures, such as providing suitable PPE, making potential hazards clear with safety signs, and ensuring that a member of the team was first aid qualified.

As a result, Mr Patel was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for manslaughter by gross negligence, as well as eight months for health and safety offences, which seems like something of a small price to pay in relation to the needless loss of life caused by his lack of care. The aspect which most shocks us about this case, is the sheer scale of his indifference and incompetence, which makes it something of a miracle that no further injuries or fatalities were caused.

Another baffling yet all-too familiar aspect of this case, was the manager's ignorant and misinformed view of his responsibility, as Mr Patel openly expressed his opinion that each individual was responsible for their own safety. While it may be true that a safe workplace requires it's workers to employ safe working practices, it is first and foremost, the responsibility of those in charge to provide them with the tools to do this. Mr Patel was responsible for providing his workers with the training, knowledge and equipment needed to work safely, but it's startlingly clear that he failed miserably on all counts.

If you're an employer/manager who one day finds themselves in a similar situation, your ignorance will not provide you with a valid excuse, and will not pardon your actions (or lack of). If you oversee operations at height, you have a duty to provide fall arrest systems and personal protective equipment for your workers, in order to eliminate the potential dangers posed by working at height. If you aren't sure about what your operation needs, then make sure that you reach out to the professionals for advice, as there is no doubt that you will be held accountable if and when something goes wrong.

If you need advice on choosing the correct fall arrest equipment, please get in touch with the SafetyLiftinGear team, so that we are able to help you avoid choosing the wrong product, or failing to prepare for the demands of your job!

22 Jul 2016

Failure to use Fall Arrest Systems Leads to Another Fatality and Conviction

robin Health & Safety

A few days ago, SHP published a court review, regarding the recent sentencing of a negligent site manager. This case related to a fatality which occurred in January last year, where 40 year old window fitter Tasadaq Ur-Rehman fell through a skylight, suffering serious head injuries.

On investigation, it was revealed that site manager Faruk Patel had completely neglected height safety procedures, and had continued to do so even after the fatality took place. Although HSE had issued a prohibition for work at height to be suspended, they later found evidence that it had continued under the disregardful management of Mr Patel.

During the investigation, it soon became clear that the manager's neglectful attitude to safety extended beyond the events which led to his worker's death, and included:

A failure to provide scaffolding and proper fall arrest systems for the job being undertaken.
Overseeing an unsafe working environment where suitable handling equipment was not being used, and the existing equipment was being misused, and had not been secured properly.
A failure to follow the most basic of health and safety measures, such as providing suitable PPE, making potential hazards clear with safety signs, and ensuring that a member of the team was first aid qualified.

As a result, Mr Patel was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for manslaughter by gross negligence, as well as eight months for health and safety offences, which seems like something of a small price to pay in relation to the needless loss of life caused by his lack of care. The aspect which most shocks us about this case, is the sheer scale of his indifference and incompetence, which makes it something of a miracle that no further injuries or fatalities were caused.

Another baffling yet all-too familiar aspect of this case, was the manager's ignorant and misinformed view of his responsibility, as Mr Patel openly expressed his opinion that each individual was responsible for their own safety. While it may be true that a safe workplace requires it's workers to employ safe working practices, it is first and foremost, the responsibility of those in charge to provide them with the tools to do this. Mr Patel was responsible for providing his workers with the training, knowledge and equipment needed to work safely, but it's startlingly clear that he failed miserably on all counts.

If you're an employer/manager who one day finds themselves in a similar situation, your ignorance will not provide you with a valid excuse, and will not pardon your actions (or lack of). If you oversee operations at height, you have a duty to provide fall arrest systems and personal protective equipment for your workers, in order to eliminate the potential dangers posed by working at height. If you aren't sure about what your operation needs, then make sure that you reach out to the professionals for advice, as there is no doubt that you will be held accountable if and when something goes wrong.

If you need advice on choosing the correct fall arrest equipment, please get in touch with the SafetyLiftinGear team, so that we are able to help you avoid choosing the wrong product, or failing to prepare for the demands of your job!

18 Jul 2016

New G-Force Safety Harnesses: Hire or Buy Online Now!

mike Products

Great news for those of you who work at height on a regular basis: we've added a trio of fantastic new products to SafetyLiftinGear's best-selling range of Safety Harnesses. The 3 new harnesses are all available both to hire and to buy via our website - here's a quick run-down of what the new arrivals have to offer:

G-Force P-73 Rope Access Harness

£141.58 (inc. VAT)

This premium rope access harness is truly top-of-the-range, with a 140kg maximum weight (roughly 309lbs) and quick release buckles that make it exceptionally easy to put on and take off. The P-73 features attachment points at the sternum and dorsal, plus wide padding at the shoulders, legs, and lower back for maximum comfort while working. You even get a pair of tool hanging loops on the waistbelt!

Buy or Hire Now >

G-Force P34EL 2-Point Harness

£71.98 (inc. VAT)

This is a premium 2-point harness with elasticated webbing in the legs and comfort padding in both the legs and the shoulders, all of which makes the P34EL an ideal choice for scaffolders and other workers who move around a lot!

Buy or Hire Now >

G-Force P34EL 2-Point Harness (Quick Release)

£83.98 (inc. VAT)

This harness is exactly the same as the one described above, with the exception of one added feature: quick-release buckles! These make it even easier to put on and take off the harness in as little time as possible.

Buy or Hire Now >

Click here to browse SafetyLifitinGear's full range of height safety gear, or give us a call on 0808 123 69 69 if you have any questions for our customer service team.

15 Jul 2016

Expedition 5: Crossing the World's Largest Islands Using PETZL and G-Force Products

mike General News

Anthony Lambert and Louis Nethercott are two former Royal Marine Commandos who are aiming to set a new world record by traversing Earth's five largest islands (Borneo, Papua New Guinea, Madagascar, Greenland, and Baffin Island) on foot. They're calling this endeavour Expedition 5, as you can probably imagine, it's an absolutely mammoth undertaking that will demand a lot of careful planning, a lot of strength and determination, and - crucially - a good deal of expedition equipment and safety gear.

And that's where we at SafetyLifitnGear come in.

We're pleased to announce that our PETZL products will be among the items Anthony and Louis use to achieve their lofty goal. PETZL, as we've mentioned previously, are a French company specialising in high-quality fall protection and rope access equipment - their extensive product range includes:

Fall arrest harnesses
Safety helmets
Headtorches
Karabiners
Self-braking descenders

Click here to browse our full range of PETZL products >

Everyone here at SafetyLiftinGear is proud to be behind such an ambitious, inspirational endeavour as Expedition 5, and we are confident that Anthony and Louis will succeed, especially given the calibre of the equipment they're using! PETZL products are synonymous with sturdiness and reliability; each and every item is manufactured to exacting standards, making the company's range a superb choice for challenging environments such as those included in Expedition 5. The two men will also be using a variety of SafetyLiftinGear's own G-Force products, which are of an exceptionally high quality as well.

Useful Links:

Expedition 5's Official Facebook Page
@Expeditionfive on Twitter
Donate to Expedition 5 (all donations will be put towards the expedition's expenses; any money left over will be donated to Help for Heroes and The Royal Marines Charity)

15 Jul 2016

Expedition 5: Crossing the World's Largest Islands Using PETZL and G-Force Products

mike General News

Anthony Lambert and Louis Nethercott are two former Royal Marine Commandos who are aiming to set a new world record by traversing Earth's five largest islands (Borneo, Papua New Guinea, Madagascar, Greenland, and Baffin Island) on foot. They're calling this endeavour Expedition 5, as you can probably imagine, it's an absolutely mammoth undertaking that will demand a lot of careful planning, a lot of strength and determination, and - crucially - a good deal of expedition equipment and safety gear.

And that's where we at SafetyLifitnGear come in.

We're pleased to announce that our PETZL products will be among the items Anthony and Louis use to achieve their lofty goal. PETZL, as we've mentioned previously, are a French company specialising in high-quality fall protection and rope access equipment - their extensive product range includes:

Fall arrest harnesses
Safety helmets
Headtorches
Karabiners
Self-braking descenders

Click here to see our full range of PETZL products >

Everyone here at SafetyLiftinGear is proud to be behind such an ambitious, inspirational endeavour as Expedition 5, and we are confident that Anthony and Louis will succeed, especially given the calibre of the equipment they're using! PETZL products are synonymous with sturdiness and reliability; each and every item is manufactured to exacting standards, making the company's range a superb choice for challenging environments such as those included in Expedition 5. The two men will also be using a variety of SafetyLiftinGear's own G-Force products, which are of an exceptionally high quality as well.

Useful Links:

Expedition 5's Official Facebook Page
@Expeditionfive on Twitter
Donate to Expedition 5 (all donations will be put towards the expedition's expenses; any money left over will be donated to Help for Heroes and The Royal Marines Charity)

11 Jul 2016

Huge Savings on Height Safety Equipment

adam Products

Clearance Sale: Order Now While Stocks Last!

If you're looking for a great deal, then you're in luck! We've reduced the prices of a huge selection of Height Safety Equipment and even though these products are hugely popular, there's still time for you to place your order! Here are a few of the items currently on offer here at SafetyLiftinGear:

Restraint Rope Lanyard
Harnesses
Hi-Viz Jacket
Shock Absorbing Lanyard
Hi-Viz Overall Harness

There is limited stock on these items so once they're gone, they're gone for good! Hurry and place your order now - all of these items can be found in our Height Safety Special Offers.