Falls from height can be life-threatening, which is why preventing falls from happening in the first place using fall prevention equipment is crucial for those working at height.

A horizontal lifeline is a cable or rail system that’s attached to two or more anchor points, providing a continuous line of fall protection for the individuals attached via their lanyards. Horizontal lifelines can be used in various applications, however, are most frequently used on elevated work areas such as loading docks, roof tops, bridges and cranes.

There are many working at height hazards, like ladder misuse, fragile surfaces, and overhead powerlines. But what is a working at height hazard? Working at height, as defined by Health and Safety Executive (HSE), is “work in any place where, if there were no precautions in place, a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury”. A working at height hazard is anything that could pose a threat or risk while working at height.

Working at height hazards can be very dangerous, leading to injuries in the workplace. Falls from height are the most common cause of fatalities and serious injuries in the workplace, so if you and/or your employees are working at height, you have to be mindful of any potential working at height hazards.

Today, we’re going to look at some of the most common working at height hazards and what you can do to mitigate them, reducing the likelihood of a dangerous fall.

According to the latest HSE statistics, falls from height are still the most common type of fatal workplace accident in Great Britain.

At Safety Harness Direct, we offer a large selection of carabiners and climbing clips for use with our harnesses. But with such a variety to choose from, it can be difficult to know which carabiner is the right choice for you.

In this blog, we will unpack the key differences between twist lock and screw lock carabiners so that you can make an informed purchasing decision.