During the risk assessment process for entry into a confined space, the atmosphere must always be taken into consideration. Where it is found that the atmosphere is “safe” the tasks to be carried out within the space may introduce an atmospheric hazard which must be accounted for. Even cleaning and inspection tasks can cause dust […]
Jonathan McEnroe
Rope Access, It’s Effective
The construction industry is renowned for having the highest number of fatalities, according to HSE non-fatal falls from height accounted for 19% of all non-fatal injuries in 2019/20 within the construction industry. Operating in such a high-risk environment safety measures need to be taken. This is where rope access comes in, not only is rope […]
The importance of tool tethering
A bit of basic physics dictates that a dropped object will reach its terminal velocity after roughly 5 seconds of free fall. In the case of a freefall parachutist, their terminal velocity would be between 115 and 125mph. The parachutist obviously has a method of reducing his speed before he reaches the ground. In the […]
Choosing the Right Harness
As an employer, you have a reasonability to ensure that workplace safeguards are in place which will prevent employees from falling off overhead platforms, elevated work stations, or into holes in the ground. Making sure you have the right safety equipment is an important factor in staying compliant but with so much choice it is […]
Fence anchors for fall prevention measures during installation of 358 mesh and associated toppings
We are following on from the CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) article with AFI (Association of Fencing Industries) on keeping up with technology to prevent falls and improve safety during fence installations. Feel free to have a read of it here (you’ll see our QAB equipment in use 😉). So, what really are […]