Articles and posts about work-at-height safety devices and systems
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…
Read moreUNE 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…
Read moreTips 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…
Read moreWhen 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…
Read moreIn 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…
Read moreWorking 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…
Read moreIf 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…
Read moreWhen 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…
Read moreIn 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…
Read moreWhat 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…
Read moreWhat 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…
Read moreYou 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…
Read moreIn 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…
Read moreWorking 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…
Read moreAs 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…
Read moreIn 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…
Read moreConfined 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…
Read moreToday 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…
Read moreToday 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…
Read moreWhen 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…
Read moreFall 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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