Although safety harnesses are a crucial tool for keeping workers safe in many industries, they can become a hazard if not maintained and used correctly. This blog will explore 5 common safety harness hazards and how to mitigate them to ensure you remain safe while working from height.  

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When using a safety harness, it is crucial for your comfort and safety that it fits you correctly. A harness that is too tight can limit movement and cause injuries, whereas a harness that is too loose may not provide enough support to keep you secure. So, how tight should a harness be? This blog will break it down to ensure you get the best fit possible.

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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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Working at height is the biggest cause of fatal and serious injuries in the construction industry. To avoid serious accidents, appropriate working at height precautions must be taken to ensure the work is properly planned, that everyone has the right equipment and that risks are minimised as much as possible.

Whether you work at height every day or only occasionally, taking appropriate working at height precautions and minimising risk should always be your top priority.

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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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