What Are the Different Types of Fall Protection Equipment?
There are three main types of fall protection systems:
Fall Prevention Equipment
Measures to prevent falls from happening by eliminating or reducing the fall hazards like guardrails, scaffolds or safety nets.
Fall Restraint Equipment
Fall restraint systems prevent workers from accessing a fall hazard, usually by limiting their movement with fall restraint lanyards or anchor devices.
Fall Arrest Equipment
When a worker falls, fall arrest equipment can stop the fall and prevent impact. Equipment includes full-body harnesses, shock-absorbing lanyards and other gear.
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More Information - Fall Protection Equipment
It's important to understand the fall protection laws. Start by reading the HSE Guidance about The Work at Height Regulations 2005.
We have blogs available to help you understand fall protection equipment. These aren't a replacement for reading official guidance, but informative as an additional resource.
When Is Fall Protection Required?
Vertical vs Horizontal Fall Protection
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