According to the Health and Safety Executive working at height remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries. So it goes without saying that safety precautions and preparations are absolutely paramount when taking on any project that requires working at height. But where should you start and what do you actually need in order to be both protected and legally compliant?
Arming yourself or your workforce with the right equipment is a good place to start. Draper Tools offers a wide range of tools and equipment to ensure your safety and compliance. There are ladders, work platforms and harness restraints for working at height, as well as steps and stools for lower level working.
Ideal for the construction trade is the Draper Expert Combination Aluminium Ladder and Platform (stock no: 32845). It’s an incredibly versatile ladder and platform with high quality steel lever locking hinges that can be used in three positions: straight (also as standoff), ‘A’ frame and as a work platform. The ladder’s strong auto locking hinges keep it stable at all times, while the slip-resistant wide base feet also stabilise its position when in use. It is high quality features such as these that help to ensure safety and give complete peace of mind when it comes to working at height.
Safety whilst working from scaffolding is also a key consideration. For personal protection on site there’s the Draper Expert Fall Arrest Lanyard (stock no: 12071). This single use lanyard features a shock-absorbing nylon web strap in a plastic sleeve and spring-loaded hooks at either end, one for clamping to scaffolding and the other for attaching to a harness. Should the user fall the strap will safely extend to prevent massive shock loading and major injury.
A durable, high quality harness is another essential for anyone working at height. This is why the Draper Expert range includes a safety harness manufactured to EN361 safety specifications with fully adjustable leg, shoulder and chest straps (stock no: 12068).
The safety of those on the ground also needs be prioritised, for instance falling tools can pose a huge safety threat when there are works going on above. To help prevent this Draper Tools offers range of Tool Lanyards in 1kg and 3kg variants. These lanyards feature a safety karabiner for attaching to belt loops and tool belts and a retaining ring for attaching to tools.
These products all help to address the key concerns and hazards of working at height and are just a small selection of the specialist safety equipment available from Draper Tools. With so much to consider before starting work at height, taking a look at the Health and Safety Executive’s working at height guidelines is strongly recommended to ensure full legal compliance.
To find out more about the extensive collection of equipment for safely working at height from Draper Tools visit www.drapertools.com.
