What’s the difference between fall arrest and fall restraint?

What’s the difference between fall arrest and fall restraint? Two terms that commonly get mixed up are the concept of “fall arrest” and “fall restraint”, however they mean two very different things. Fall arrest systems are used to slow or damp a fall when it occurs. They’re used in situations where a fall is likely,…

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Fall arrest systems save lives – here’s how

Fall arrest systems save lives – here’s how It is a well known fact within many industries that fall arrest systems are life saving devices around the world, however many people do not consider how often such fall arrest systems actually prevent serious and potentially life threatening injuries from occurring. So many families would be…

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Make sure you have the right fall arrest equipment

Make sure you have the right fall arrest equipment If you work or are planning to work from a height, you need to be aware of the safety issues and the equipment you might need. There are some very simple but safe pieces of equipment that can be used which could save your life. It…

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Fall arrest equipment

Fall arrest equipment A “Personal Fall Arrest System” is comprised of a full body harness, a connecting device and an anchor point. Before the system is used make sure you experience how the equipment works, make necessary adjustments and become comfortable and familiar with the system. A full body harness provides support evenly over the…

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Personal fall arrest system

Personal fall arrest system A personal fall arrest system is designed to safely secure a person to a specified anchorage point. The purpose of the system is to prevent the person from falling from height. It is designed in such a way that falling whilst working at height is totally prevented or safely arrested. This…

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