As with any piece of safety gear, it’s important to keep your safety harness clean, especially if it tends to come into contact with messy substances or dust. Cleaning your harness regularly not only helps to keep it in tip-top condition, but also makes it easier to spot any damage to the webbing or hardware.
You must be careful when cleaning a safety harness, though – it’s not as simple as chucking it in the washing machine. There are certain dos and don’ts to be aware of, so keep reading to find out how to clean a safety harness properly.
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A safety harness is an invaluable piece of personal protection equipment (PPE) that could save your life when you’re working at height. Harnesses can be used as part of a fall arrest system that catches you mid-fall, or as part of a fall restraint system that prevents you from falling in the first place.
However, safety harnesses can only do their job if they’re fitted correctly. In order to ensure that your safety harness will actually keep you safe, follow our step-by-step guide on how to fit a safety harness.
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Safety lanyards are an essential piece of kit when working at height, no matter your work environment. There are a wide range of different types of safety lanyards available – but which is right for you?
In this blog post we’ll be doing a run down of the different types of safety lanyards and what kind of work environments they are best suited for to help you make a well informed decision.
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While the fit and comfort of your safety harness are essential, the most important thing is safety. That’s why before even stepping into your harness, you must always inspect it to ensure that it can be relied upon.
It is vital that safety harnesses are regularly inspected by a competent person who is fully trained and authorised by the manufacturer. It’s also a good idea for all staff to regularly inspect their safety harnesses in addition to these official checks.
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When it comes to climbing or working at height, you need a safety harness that’s both reliable and comfortable. Especially if you’re spending longer periods of time at height, you’ll want to be as comfortable as possible.
To help you choose a safety harness, we’ve compiled this list of trustworthy, durable harnesses that don’t compromise on comfort.
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