Safety Harness Work Situations

When working on a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) such as a cherry picker or scissor lift, a safety harness may be used to stop you falling to the ground. We offer great prices on a number of harnesses that have been specifically approved for use on MEWPs.

If you are working on a pitched roof or other inclined surface, it’s important to use the right kind of safety equipment to minimise your risk of falling off. Browse our inclined plane range to view harnesses that have been specifically designed for this type of work situation.

If your job requires you to sit suspended in the air, this is what we call a ‘work station holding’ situation. Our work station holding harnesses are designed to distribute your weight evenly and protect you from falls without restricting your blood flow.

When you’re ascending or descending a tall ladder—especially outdoors—there is a risk of losing your grip, slipping off the ladder and falling to the ground. Wearing a safety harness while working on a ladder is a good way to prevent this.

Working in a confined space is a unique work situation that required specialised safety gear. We have a selection of reliable safety harnesses that are designed to prevent falls while operating in confined spaces like manholes and wells.

Double rope systems allow the user to ascend and descend via the same route. Safety Harness Direct customers can choose from a range of double rope descent harnesses that are specifically designed for situations where you’re planning to abseil back down the way you came.

Rescues and emergency evacuations require specialist safety equipment. We have a range of rescue / evacuation harnesses available at competitive prices—these products are durable, reliable, and ergonomically designed to maximise both safety and comfort.

Safety should always come first on set! If you work in film, TV or the live entertainment industry, our set rigging equipment will help you to stay safe while working at height.

The safety harnesses in this range are ideal for working on lattice frameworks and other large metal structures. Order your metal structure harness today and stay safe while working at height.

We can provide safety harnesses for use on horizontal planes both with and without sharp edges. These harnesses can be used while working on flat roofs, aeroplane wings, and most other work environments where the surface you’re standing on is flat and horizontal.

Working on scaffolding can be hazardous; there are dozens of scaffold-related accidents and injuries recorded each year in the UK alone. If your job requires you to work on scaffolding, use one of our scaffold harnesses to help you stay safe.

If you’re working on a door or window frame in an environment where there’s a risk of falling, we have a selection of safety harnesses that have been specifically approved for such situations. Browse our range and order now from Safety Harness Direct.