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Lifeline: Is It Personal or Collective Protection?

Lifeline: Is It Personal or Collective Protection?

In a risk assessment, it is common for someone to consider a project's collective protection resolved just because a lifeline is installed. This is a frequent mistake, since a lifeline…

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Fixed Ladder Maintenance
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Fixed Ladder Maintenance

UNE EN ISO 14122 The UNE EN ISO 14122 standard is a set of standards divided into four parts that establish the safety requirements needed for permanent means of access…

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How to Avoid Improper Safety Harness Fit
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How to Avoid Improper Safety Harness Fit

Tips to Avoid Improper Harness Fit Sometimes, especially in the workplace, there are actions that are believed to be correct out of habit, because they've been done that way "all…

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Requirements for Installation on Industrial Roofs
Man on a roof working at height wearing a harness and anchored

Requirements for Installation on Industrial Roofs

When we talk about safety at height, we often don't consider that safety starts before climbing onto the roof. Every detail matters, which is why we at Ypsos Safety, as…

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How to Choose the Right Lifeline System for Your Project
roof where lifeline systems can be installed

How to Choose the Right Lifeline System for Your Project

In many sectors, safety at height is a critical issue. Among the safety systems available to protect workers and users against falls, we find lifelines. In many cases, choosing the…

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What to Do in Case of an Accident at Height?
Cover photo of a helmet and harness for the article on how to act in case of a fall during work at height

What to Do in Case of an Accident at Height?

Working at height involves significant risks that must be treated responsibly. Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of serious and fatal accidents in the workplace. That is…

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Is It Important to Choose a Quality Supplier for Work at Height?
Pignus safety net on a roof

Is It Important to Choose a Quality Supplier for Work at Height?

If your job involves working at height, you must be aware of the dangers involved if you do not do it with fully suitable equipment. You can face different situations…

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Essential Requirements for Designing Safe Industrial Ladders
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Essential Requirements for Designing Safe Industrial Ladders

When designing industrial ladders there are several very important aspects to take into account so that they can be used in a completely safe way. This process must always be…

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How to Choose the Best Lifeline System for Your Project
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How to Choose the Best Lifeline System for Your Project

In this post we will explain, clearly and simply, which aspects must be considered to determine the most suitable lifeline system for the project at hand, whether it is work…

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The Impact of Freestanding Guardrails on Industrial Safety
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The Impact of Freestanding Guardrails on Industrial Safety

What Are Freestanding Guardrails and When Should They Be Installed? In industry, preventing workplace accidents is a key part of safety, and one of the safety systems related to work…

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Rail Lifeline
rail lifeline

Rail Lifeline

What Is a Rail Lifeline ? To prevent falls and maintain workers' safety, rail lifelines are mainly used, a fall arrest safety system for work at height. This type of…

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Safety Regulations for Fixed Ladders: A Complete Guide

Safety Regulations for Fixed Ladders: A Complete Guide

You search for ladder regulations and half the results are about residential stairs or DIY stepladders. If your project is a fixed ladder for access to a roof, a technical…

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Safety Mesh Inspection
pignus safety net

Safety Mesh Inspection

In industry, buildings, commercial areas, and other sites, it is common to find skylights and rooflights that let natural light pass through. However, when we install this type of element…

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5 Keys to Ensuring Safety in Roof Work
5 keys to staying safe on roofs

5 Keys to Ensuring Safety in Roof Work

Working on roofs, whether on a house or an industrial building, involves various risks, both in the workplace and when it is our own home. One of the main risks…

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How Anchoring Systems Can Make the Difference
UNE EN 795 Anchor points

How Anchoring Systems Can Make the Difference

As we already know in the height safety sector, every detail matters. When a worker is performing operations at height, the difference between safe work and a possible accident with…

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The Importance of Signage in Work at Height
hazard warning sign at a construction site

The Importance of Signage in Work at Height

In any work environment where there is a risk, a source of harm, falling objects, or the need to use PPE such as safety helmets or harnesses, signage is necessary…

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Design of Vertical Ladders in Confined Spaces
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Design of Vertical Ladders in Confined Spaces

Confined spaces have characteristics that make them places with various risks, including a possible fall when working at height, since entry and exit are sometimes made by ladder. Therefore, the…

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Harness Syndrome
person hanging from a harness

Harness Syndrome

Today we are going to talk about a term that comes up whenever the consequences of a fall during work at height are mentioned. First we will recall the function…

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Do Safety Nets Expire? When to Replace Them and Why
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Do Safety Nets Expire? When to Replace Them and Why

Today we are going to talk about safety meshes and their service life, since you have to be careful and know when it is necessary to replace them. Sometimes a…

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What Training Should a Fall Arrest System Installer Have?
Cover image for an article about the importance of training for height system installers

What Training Should a Fall Arrest System Installer Have?

When working at height, it is very important to keep in mind that the more safety we put in place, the better. This can even save lives by sparing us…

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What Documentation Should You Receive After Installing a Height Safety System?
Documentation after installing a height system

What Documentation Should You Receive After Installing a Height Safety System?

Fall arrest systems and devices are essential when performing work at height – under the Spanish OHS Law 31/1995, any work done more than 2 meters above the ground –…

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