October 2009
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Rescue Plan Risk Assessment Method Statement...
From time to time we are asked if we can provide method statement templates. Unfortunately these have to be unique and created by yourselves as is applicable to your site, working conditions, equipment and operatives capabilities. It just isn’t possible to have a one size fits all generic method statement.
However we have tried to help by taking the frame work from the planning section of...
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Working at Height The Critical Phases of Rescue...
The responsibility to have a post-fall rescue system in place lies with the employer, so below are the four critical phases of rescuing a suspended operative: 1. Before the fall 2. At fall arrest 3. Suspension 4. Post-fall rescue Each phase presents unique safety challenges. Suspension trauma can be influenced by all aspects of the fall, so they are all equally important. As with many aspects of...
Working at Height Rescue Legislation
Rescue Legislation
Interpretation Of The HSE Enforcement Policy
As It Affects Rescue When Working at Height & How to Discharge Your Legal Responsibilities
It’s important before we look at specific legislation for rescue, that we consider what the HSE is trying to achieve and how it goes about doing this.
The way rescue legislation impacts your business is relative to the way the HSE...
September 2009
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Height Safety Wearing a Full Body Harness
Height Safety Wearing a Full Body Harness
There is so much more to wearing a full body harness to work than simply throwing it on and hoping for the best. Every type of full body harness has to be worn in the same way, whether it is standard polyester non elasticised webbing, or elasticised harnesses. There are a number of points on the harness you need to be aware of.
On the rear of the harness...
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The NEW Force Value Harness Safety Range
The NEW ‘Force’ Value Harness Safety Range
A new harness safety range has been launched by Leading Edge the Forcefull body harnesses is the result of their new harness product development and is part of a large harness safety product development program designed to offer both premium quality and design harnesses safety - made in the Leading Edge Factory in the United Kingdom - at an affordable...
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The Number 1 Mistake Using Fall Arrest Equipment
The Number 1. Mistake Using Fall Arrest Equipment
All too often Leading Edge trainers visit work sites only to find people working at height making the same mistake again and again.
Is it a minor mistake? No! It is one that would be catastrophic if the worker should fall.
Some people think that the number one mistake as a worker operating without safety equipment. Not so!
The number one...
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Working at height After the fall
Working at height - After the fall
After the fall - Suspension Trauma / orthostatic intolerance - the need for a plan to rescue
Leading Edge stresses the importance of thorough planning for rescue
Planning for rescue and emergencies when employees work at height is a legal and moral responsibility for all employers.
Regulation 4(1) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 obliges employers to...
August 2009
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Guidance on use maintenance and inspection of Fall...
Guidance on use, maintenance and inspection of fall protection equipment
This article is only intended as general guidance, for specific guidance contact individual manufacturers of the fall protection equipment you are using. The legal requirements are covered in detail within the Working at height Regulations 2005, in addition there are requirements laid out in EN 365:2004 and BS 8437:05.
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New Range of Height Safety Lanyards
New Range of Height Safety Lanyards
Leading Edge rope shock absorbing lanyards are uniquely developed to be tough enough and optimised for high impact edge abrasion, found today in harsh, abrasive environments.
Drew Beardmore Leading Edge managing director said “we are continuing our lanyard ongoing battle within the industry for higher quality lanyards products at a more affordable prices.
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UK Height Safety Instructor Wanted
Height Safety Instructor
We require a highly professional dynamic person to join our team as a ‘Height Safety Instructor’ training our clients at locations throughout the UK and overseas.
You will be intelligent and quick thinking, as the right person will have confidence in their ability to both think and talk on their feet with integrity and passion, whilst being comfortable with working at...
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Fall Arrest How to Wear a Full Body Safety...
Fall Arrest - How to Wear a Full Body Safety Harness Correctly
There is so much more to wearing a full body harness to work than simply throwing it on and hoping for the best.
Every type of full body harness has to be worn in the same way, whether it is standard polyester non elasticised webbing, or elasticised harnesses. There are a number of points on the harness you need to be aware of.
On...
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Height Safety How to Develop a Rescue Plan
Working at height - How to Develop a Rescue Plan
Rescue plans don’t have to be complex.
Employers should implement a rescue plan that includes procedures for:
· Preventing prolonged suspension · Performing rescue and treatment as quickly as possible · Identifying orthostatic intolerance signs and symptoms
Management’s reasonability for safety needs to give careful consideration to the...
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Height Safety Wearing a Full Body Harness
Height Safety Wearing a Full Body Harness
There is so much more to wearing a full body harness to work than simply throwing it on and hoping for the best. Every type of full body harness has to be worn in the same way, whether it is standard polyester non elasticised webbing, or elasticised harnesses. There are a number of points on the harness you need to be aware of.
On the rear of the harness...
July 2009
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How Does Rescue Legislation Impact on You and Your...
It may come as a shock to some that their workers face considerable danger after a fall. As a result many companies are lacking a “thought-out, detailed and fully implemented rescue plan.” Harnesses can become deadly whenever a worker is suspended for durations over five minutes in an upright posture, with the legs relaxed straight beneath the body. After five minutes they will likely...
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Working at Height Safety Training
Height Safety Guidance working at height in restraint on construction sites What is restraint?Working in restraint allows an operative the access and mobility required to reach the leading edge (potential fall hazard) and carry out their tasks whilst preventing them from potentially falling. Types of Restraint There are 3 main types of restraint equipment found on construction sites: l Fixed...