Are Your Fall Arrest Systems Safe and Compliant?

It is important for all employers and their employees to be aware of the different types of fall protection equipment available for use in order to be able to select the correct equipment for the work at height task. Fall protection equipment generally falls into three categories: Fall Arrest Systems Fall Restraint Systems Fall Protection […]

Are you Accessing your Factory Plant and Equipment Safely?

The Work at Height Regulations makes it clear that ‘Work at Height’ involves any activity where the worker is elevated from the ground, and where a person falling a distance may result in injury. This means Working at Height does not just mean carrying out activities on a roof, for example, carrying out maintenance tasks […]

What if I Can’t Avoid Working at Height?

Although working at height is a risky activity, there are times when it simply cannot be avoided. Over the last few years there has been good progress made in reducing the number of fatalities and injuries from working at height. However, there is no room for complacency as falls from height still account for around […]

Fall Protection Equipment… What’s The Difference?

The terms ‘fall arrest’ and ‘fall restraint’ are now widely used terms to describe the area of Fall Protection. Our staff here at Heightsafe Systems are regularly asked the question; what is the difference between the two? As a result, we’ve put together this comparison table: Fall Restraint  Fall Arrest  Fall Prevention How is it […]

Who’s Responsible for Work at Height Safety in your Company?

The Health and Safety Executive states that in 2014/2015, falls from height made up for over half of fatal injuries in the work place.  With work at height remaining one of the biggest causes of fatalities and injuries within the work place, many people still question who is responsible for work at height? It is […]

Why does my Work at Height Equipment need to be Inspected?

This is a question that our inspection teams are regularly asked – and in fact it is one of the most important factors in ensuring the safety of staff and contractors working at height on or in your building. Inspections of fall protection or prevention equipment, such as safety lines, eyebolts, access headers, guardrail, walkways and […]