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Articles and posts about work-at-height safety devices and systems

Common Mistakes When Installing Safety Guardrails
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Safety guardrails
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Common Mistakes When Installing Safety Guardrails

We tell you the 5 most common mistakes in a guardrail installation and how to avoid them. Read on!

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Guide to Selecting the Right PPE for Your Work at Height
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PPE
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Guide to Selecting the Right PPE for Your Work at Height

We bring you a short guide to help you choose your PPE according to the job to be done. Read more here!

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Mistakes When Installing Safety Nets on Skylights
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Safety nets
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Mistakes When Installing Safety Nets on Skylights

The 6 most common mistakes when installing safety nets and how we can avoid them. Read more!

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Differences Between Vertical Ladders and Inclined Ladders
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Safety ladders
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Differences Between Vertical Ladders and Inclined Ladders

In industry, safely creating access to elevated areas is essential for building an accident-free work environment. For this, we turn to fixed ladders, but are vertical or inclined ladders better?…

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Vertical Lifelines
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Lifelines
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Vertical Lifelines

In previous posts we have talked about lifelines in general and, more specifically, about horizontal lifelines. This time, we will take a closer look at another type of these safety…

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How to Carry Out a Risk Assessment: Guardrail Installation
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Safety guardrails
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How to Carry Out a Risk Assessment: Guardrail Installation

We explain the steps to follow in a risk assessment to decide where to install a safety guardrail. Read more!

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Guardrail Requirements According to the CTE and the UNE Standard
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Safety guardrails
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Guardrail Requirements According to the CTE and the UNE Standard

Today we will talk about guardrails, a safety element well known to technical staff as well as to workers and people outside the world of prevention. They are one of…

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Access Ladder Installation: UNE EN ISO 14122
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Safety ladders
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Access Ladder Installation: UNE EN ISO 14122

The UNE EN ISO 14122 standard provides guidelines on safety in different work environments or access points. Its content includes parts three and four, which set out the aspects to…

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Top Mistakes That Put Workers at Height in Danger
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Top Mistakes That Put Workers at Height in Danger

We tell you about the 5 most frequent mistakes when working at height and why they usually happen. Read more here!

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EN 795D: Rigid Lifelines
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Lifelines
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EN 795D: Rigid Lifelines

In previous posts we have talked about the standard “UNE EN 795/2012. Protection against falls from a height. Anchor devices. Requirements and testing.” As we said, this standard specifies the…

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Types of Safety Guardrails for Your Job Site
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Types of Safety Guardrails for Your Job Site

On a single project, you may need three different types of guardrail: one for the section with a concrete slab, another for the metal sheet area where drilling is not…

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Manufacturing Materials for Crossovers
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Crossovers
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Manufacturing Materials for Crossovers

In this article, we will take an in-depth look at crossovers, their manufacturing materials, and the available non-slip tread and landing solutions, all within the framework of the UNE EN…

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The 5 Most Common Causes of Accidents at Height and How to Prevent Them
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Occupational Health and Safety
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The 5 Most Common Causes of Accidents at Height and How to Prevent Them

We tell you the 5 causes of accidents at height and how to prevent them. Read more here!

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Freestanding vs. Fixed Guardrails: Pros and Cons of Each Option
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Safety guardrails
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Freestanding vs. Fixed Guardrails: Pros and Cons of Each Option

As we have mentioned in previous content, guardrails governed by the UNE EN ISO 14122 standard protect users against falls collectively, providing the necessary safety in different environments. The usual…

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Calculating Free Fall Distance to Choose a Fall Arrest System
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Calculating Free Fall Distance to Choose a Fall Arrest System

We explain how to calculate the free fall distance required for the fall arrest system you use. Read more here!

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What Does CE Marking Mean on PPE?
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PPE
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What Does CE Marking Mean on PPE?

A complete guide to CE marking on PPE: certification steps, applicable regulations, and common mistakes to avoid. Read more here.

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Crossover Maintenance and Inspections
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Crossovers
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Crossover Maintenance and Inspections

We have talked on several occasions about the importance of creating safe work environments. To do so, we turn to all kinds of safety systems, such as perimeter guardrails, access…

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Crossovers in Industrial Environments with Level Differences
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Crossovers
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Crossovers in Industrial Environments with Level Differences

In industrial environments, it is very common to encounter a large number of obstacles, level differences, and areas where continuous passage becomes impossible. In these situations, preventing accidents becomes a…

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Flexible vs. Rigid Lifelines: Which One to Choose in Each Case?
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Lifelines
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Flexible vs. Rigid Lifelines: Which One to Choose in Each Case?

We know that every job at height has its own risks and challenges, which is why selecting the right fall arrest system is crucial for working safely. In this post…

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How Can You Tell If PPE Is Certified for Work at Height?
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PPE
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How Can You Tell If PPE Is Certified for Work at Height?

In work at height, it is essential to use personal protective equipment that is specific to these tasks and properly certified, because of the great risk and danger of working…

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How to Install Crossovers to Secure Roofs
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Crossovers
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How to Install Crossovers to Secure Roofs

What Are Crossovers and What Are They Used For? Crossovers are modular metal structures designed and manufactured to ensure safe passage in areas where it is common to encounter obstacles…

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