February 1st, 2012
There are many health and safety risks in the workplace regardless of where you work. That’s why there are regulations put in place for health and safety. However, what many people don’t realise is that there are high costs involved whenever there is a health and safety failure.
Companies and businesses that do not conform to the required health and safety standards and laws not only risk law suits, but they also risk injuries and even death of employees as well as high financial costs.
The whole reason for health and safety regulations are to protect the employees from accidents or injuries while in the workplace. These regulations are designed to keep everyone on the premises from hurting themselves or being injured in any other way.
Fall protection, proper safety gear, and proper use of chemicals and other hazardous materials are just a few examples of health and safety requirements in many workplaces.
When you work at a height, if you don’t use the necessary gear and edge protection you risk injuring yourself in a fall, as well as inuring others who may be working below or passing by.
If you are need of proper fall protection gear and other related health and safety equipment, here at Heightsafe we can help. We sell everything from horizontal lifelines to guardrail systems, and offer safety line retesting and eyebolt re-testing.
For more information about how we can help keep you safe while working at height, visit the homepage.
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January 25th, 2012
Whenever you begin a new job, you should receive all the training that you need to carry out the job as well as you can. As a part of this process, health and safety training and procedures should always be included.
There are many health and safety risks in nearly all work places, but for those who work at heights, the risks are increased. For instance, if you are working for a roofing company, the risk of a fall is extremely high unless you are using the proper safety equipment.
Following the proper regulations is important for many reasons. Firstly, when you follow health and safety regulations you greatly improve your chances of staying safe and healthy at work. But you also improve the chances of keeping others around you safe.
If you are working at height, and you do not use the proper equipment for fall protection, there is great risk to severe injuries from falling, such as broken bones. Some people even die in the workplace because they have not ensured that proper fall arrest equipment was in place prior to beginning a job.
Here at Heightsafe Systems, we provide companies with all the health and safety equipment they need for jobs that involve working at height. Browse our main web page to find what you need to keep your workers safe while working at heights.
Falling from heights is one of the biggest causes of workplace deaths. Don’t risk the health, safety, and lives of your employees. Always follow proper health and safety regulations.
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January 18th, 2012
Using guardrail systems for height safety is essential when you are working at a height. This type of system is commonly used on job sites where workers will be carrying out jobs on ladders, roofs, walls, and other places of height.
One of the main reasons that you should use a guardrail is for your own safety. With a guardrail in place, you are far less likely to fall and injure yourself. Falls from very high walls and roofs can even be fatal.
Of course another reason to use guardrails for height safety is to ensure the safety of others working around you, and even bystanders and passersby below you. If you were to fall on top of someone else, or some piece of equipment or tool were to fall on someone because the proper guardrail was not in place, you or your company could be liable for a law suit.
Finally, it’s always better to follow all current laws and regulations when it comes to health and safety. When you follow the laws and regulations form the start, you are protected if an accident does happen.
If you’re looking for the right equipment for height safety, check out the products we have on our main web page. You will find guardrail systems, horizontal lines, and many other height safety products and equipment.
For assistance in ordering, or for more information about any of the products and equipment that you see, feel free to ring us on: 0845 604 6890.
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January 11th, 2012
Horizontal lifelines are the ideal way to protect yourself from falling when you are working at heights. Any time you are on a job that requires you to work on a roof, scaffolding, a wall, or another place that is high off the ground you should use a horizontal lifeline.
At Heightsafe Systems we offer all the safety equipment you need including lifelines that versatile for all different kinds of jobs. They can be used horizontally, vertically, and even around corners.
Our horizontal lifelines are easy to use, and will complement most building designs. No matter what the job, there is a lifeline here for you to use to protect yourself from falling when working at heights.
We also offer services including cable system testing and safety line testing to ensure that all the safety equipment and gear you are currently using is up to par and meets all regulations.
There’s no excuse for not using a lifeline when you are working at heights. It’s for your own safety as well as the safety of others. You can prevent accidents, injuries, and even deaths when you use the proper safety equipment.
If you have not received proper safety training for your job, or if you are not sure how to use or where to find the safety equipment you will need for your job, be sure to talk to your boss about it before starting any work.
For more information about working at heights, read through some of our other blog posts, or visit the main website.
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January 9th, 2012
Are you going to be working on a job that requires being at heights? You will definitely want to ensure that you have the right guardrail fall protection as well as any other height safety gear that you may need.
If you aren’t sure where to find the gear or equipment you need, make sure to ask your supervisor. If he or she is not sure what you need or is unaware of any equipment that can be used, make sure that you find out what the laws and regulations are concerning your specific job.
Never do a job that puts your health or safety at risk if you cannot first obtain the necessary equipment to do the job safely. It is far better to turn down a job than to risk your own health—or even your life.
Safety inspections can be undergone to ensure that proper gear and equipment is used including guardrail fall protection, other guardrail systems, and height safety equipment. Ask your supervisor when the last inspection took place, or when the next one will be.
Here at Heightsafe Systems we offer all the necessary safety equipment you need for working at heights including guardrail systems, horizontal lines, gutter maintenance, ladder systems, safety line arrest, and eyebolt re-testing.
If you can’t find what you need on the main web page, get in touch and we’ll assist you in finding what you need for the job. Remember, never risk your health and safety for a job. Always use the right equipment, guardrail, or anything else you need. It’s worth it!
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January 4th, 2012
There are so many reasons why it’s important to ensure proper safety measures when working at heights. Proper edge protection, fall protection, and fall arrest equipment and safety measures should always be used and enforced.
Not only can your company, or you personally, face a court hearing or trial, and maybe even criminal charges if you don’t follow the right procedure; but you could also risk the health, safety, or even lives of your co-workers.
Nearly every day of the year there is news of someone being injured, or nearly injured, in an accident in the workplace that could have been prevented.
For instance, in September 2011, a foundry worker was severely burned when he fell into an unfenced molten metal pit. This could have been prevented had the pit been thoroughly fenced around as is required by law.
This is just one example of the many workplace injuries that happy on a daily basis all over the UK.
Here at Heightsafe Sytems, we believe in offering you all we can in equipment for fall protection and height safety as well as providing you with beneficial and information related to workplace health and safety.
Sadly, many people are injured and even die because of ignorance of one or more parties. Knowledge is key to saving people from injury and death in the workplace. Always follow proper procedures and use the required safety equipment. There’s no excuse not to.
For more information, visit the main web page, or get in touch today by ringing: 0845 604 6890.
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December 29th, 2011
When individuals turn up to work, they have certain responsibilities. For example, they should behave in accordance with the terms of their contract, show respect to co-workers and so on. However, they also have various rights and it is up to you as an employer to uphold these. The most important concerns safety. In this day and age, no one in the UK arrives at work expecting to be placed in severe danger. Therefore, it is up to you to ensure that all risks are contained as much as possible.
This is particularly key when it comes to working at height. Gravity can be a hugely damaging force when people do not respect it. Indeed, falls from height are the most common cause of workplace fatality in Britain.
The good news is, it is now easier than ever before to source superb products that help to keep workers out of harm’s way.
For example, here at Heightsafe Systems we offer a variety of height safety offerings that may be perfect for your organisation. We know exactly what is required from such things and have a wealth of experience, meaning you can trust the products you source from us.
To peruse our broad range of offerings, including our horizontal lifeline products and other such things, simply take a look around the rest of our website.
Whatever you do, never neglect the issue of employee safety. If you do, the consequences could be disastrous, not only for the individuals who work for you but also their loved ones.
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December 22nd, 2011
Skylights serve an important purpose in many buildings around the UK. They allow natural light into buildings and this can be important to boost the morale of those inside the constructions. They are particularly useful in industrial premises.
However, there are certain risks associated with these features and it is vital that these dangers are controlled. Indeed, if your building has skylights, ensuring they do not pose a danger to workers should be an integral part of your height safety policy.
Over the years, these rooflights can become brittle as a result of the weather conditions they are subject to. Intense sunlight, prolonged damp periods, ice and snow during winter and so all serve to weaken the materials. This means they are prone to cracking.
If you leave them uncovered and without any rails or other such safety precautions, you run the risk that someone will fall through the lights. This could result in serious injury or even death and incidents like this are sadly all too common.
However, if you come here to Heightsafe Systems for help, we can provide you with superb covers that provide protection and prevent such incidents occurring. These offerings are perfect for both acrylic dome and corrugated fibreglass rooflights.
Indeed, this form of protection completely eliminates the risk of falling through the skylights for anyone working at height.
To find out more about the products we offer, including our fall arrest equipment, simply take a look around our website. We should have the ideal solutions for you.
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December 15th, 2011
There is nothing more important when you are running a business than protecting the wellbeing of your staff members. Of course, generating a profit and enjoying success is also crucial, but these things mean nothing if safety standards are breached and individuals suffer as a result.
While firms are doing much more to protect their personnel from risk these days, accidents do still happen. Indeed, figures produced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show that the number of workplace fatalities was up between April 2010 and March this year compared with the previous 12-month period.
A total of 171 individuals lost their lives while getting on with their tasks at work over the year. This was a rise on the 147 fatalities recorded in 2009-10.
One of the main issues for many employers to get to grips with is height safety. Operating high above the ground carries inherent risks and it is only through the skilful control of such danger that accidents can be avoided.
This is where we come in. Here at Heightsafe Systems we are experts when it comes to such matters and there is nothing we don’t know about minimising danger at height.
So, if your company requires fall arrest equipment, edge protection or anything else, you may well benefit from taking a look around our website.
By being proactive and raising your game when it comes to safety, you can reduce the risk that your business will end up contributing to the HSE’s figures in future.
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December 8th, 2011
If your personnel operate at height, they are no doubt skilled and brave individuals. After all, it takes a certain type of character to undertake such tasks and many people are too afraid to attempt working high above the ground.
There is good reason for this. What may be a simple and unimportant accident at ground level, such as a slip or trip, may turn into a major incident if it happens at height and so people with jobs that involve aerial activity must take extra care.
However, as their employer, it is down to you to ensure that all the relevant risk assessments have been conducted and the level of danger minimised. As part of your height safety measures, it may be worth seeing what we have to offer here at Heightsafe Systems. We are experts and can supply you with superb quality horizontal lifeline systems and other such things.
The important thing to bear in mind is that it is never worth taking risks with height safety. If you do, you and your team may face terrible consequences. In the worst case, lives may be lost, which is clearly a tragedy. Also, serious injuries can lead to lifelong problems for staff members.
Not only would you have your conscience to contend with after accidents, you may also be left facing legal proceedings that could seriously damage your company.
So, if you think your firm could benefit from some additional fall protection measures or other such provisions, simply take a look around our website or get in touch.
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