A shock absorbing lanyard (also known as an energy-absorbing lanyard) should be used whenever a worker is exposed to fall arrest forces that could injure them without energy absorption. Keep reading this blog to find out more about when shock absorbing lanyards should be used.
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Each time before using a safety harness, it is essential that you carry out a pre-use inspection to check for any signs of damage. In this blog, we will go through five types of damage you should look out for when carrying out your pre-use checks. If you spot any of the harness issues, you should take the safety harness use out of use immediately and find a suitable replacement.
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Working on a flat roof may seem less dangerous than working on a sloped roof, but flat roof work is still dangerous whenever there is a risk of falling from the edge or through fragile materials. To work safely on a flat roof you must plan the job thoroughly, choose suitable access equipment, use the right fall protection and follow the guidance set out by the HSE.
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Fall protection is required when work at height is carried out and there is a realistic risk that a person could fall and suffer personal injury, and that risk cannot be removed or adequately reduced by other means.
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To store a safety harness properly, keep it clean, dry and out of direct sunlight. The best method is to hang it neatly or keep it in a dedicated storage bag away from dirt, moisture and chemicals.
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