How do fall arrest systems work?

How do fall arrest systems work? For those in the construction or roofing trades who work at a substantial height, the threat of injury or death due to a fall is very real. Because of this, fall arrest systems were developed to stop at-risk workers in mid-fall, securing them before they hit the ground. A…

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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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