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Working at height is one of the leading causes of on-the-job injuries and fatalities. Despite this, working at height is a common requirement in the construction industry, and in many cases, it’s a risk that cannot be avoided.

Because the risk is so great – even if you’re not that far off the ground – there are lots of rules and guidelines in place to help workers stay safe while operating at height. In this blog post, you’ll find some key safety tips to help you feel more confident when you’re working on a rooftop, ladder, or elevated work platform.

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If you frequently work from height, then you may be wondering what clothing you should wear with a safety harness and how to do it safely. There are many resources available online concerning how to safely wear a safety harness, but what about your clothing? Here are a few safety harness clothing tips to keep in mind when working at height...

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how does a safety harness work

If you've ever worked at height before, you'll know that safety harnesses are a very important piece of safety equipment - but how do they actually work? What's the science behind safety harnesses and how do they keep you safe?

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Here at Safety Harness Direct, we stock a wide range of top-quality climbing harnesses from internationally recognised brands, such as RidgeGear and Kratos Safety.  

A wide number of our climbing harnesses are currently available at exclusive sale prices – let’s take a look at some of our best sellers!

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man using fall protection for heavy workers

If you're on the plus side, there's no shame in knowing that you may need more support than others if you're working from height. Working from height remains to be one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries - but thankfully, there are many ways to ensure that you feel supported, secure and comfortable whilst working from height as a larger person. 

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