Safety harnesses are typically made from either polyester or nylon webbing with alloy steel adjustment buckles. However, at Safety Harness Direct, we offer a wide selection of safety harnesses made out of a range of different materials, including specialist harnesses for working in unsafe conditions.
In this blog, we will go over the materials used in some of our safety harnesses and discuss how these materials ensure that our safety equipment is top-quality and safe for you to wear.
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Short Answer: There are no legal requirements for at what height a safety harness is required, but the HSE does instruct that suitable fall protection should be implemented in any work environment where there is a risk of falling from a height of 2 metres or higher.
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What does working at height mean?
Working at height means work where a person could fall from one level to another resulting in an injury, if precautions are not taken. For example, if you are working on a ladder or a work platform, you are usually working at height.
Falls from height are among the leading causes of injury and fatalities at work. Those who work on ladders and fragile surfaces are especially at risk. This is why work at height is subject to so many rules and regulations.
However, this doesn't mean you have to be on top of a skyscraper to be working at height. Many of the same rules apply even when you're only a few inches off the ground. The meaning of working at height is that you are working on a raised level, but the height of the level can differ.
To discover more about this definition of working at height, read the Health and Safety Executive's resources.
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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 working at height 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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