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

Maintenance and Inspection of Safety Guardrails
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Maintenance and Inspection of Safety Guardrails

In spaces where workers face the risk of falling from heights, the collective protection guardrails regulated by the UNE EN 14122-3 standard are the most effective solution for preventing this…

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Safety on Metal Sheet Roofs
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Safety on Metal Sheet Roofs

It is very common to encounter metal sheet surfaces when working on a roof to maintain, repair, or install any device or component. For this reason, we must guarantee people's…

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UNE EN 353 Standard. Guided Type Fall Arresters

UNE EN 353 Standard. Guided Type Fall Arresters

The UNE EN 353 standard sets out the requirements and guidelines for fall arrest systems, specifically for the guided type fall arresters used in work at height. This standard is…

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Personal Protective Equipment: Applicable Legislative Framework
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Personal Protective Equipment: Applicable Legislative Framework

In this post we will address the regulations applicable to the personal protective equipment (PPE) that workers must use in their jobs. Applicable Legislative Framework for Personal Protective Equipment Law…

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Safe Access to Roofs with Photovoltaic Installations

Safe Access to Roofs with Photovoltaic Installations

The boom in installing solar panels on industrial roofs, logistics buildings, homes, and commercial areas has changed the way we must think about the safety at height of a building.…

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What Is the Pendulum Effect?
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What Is the Pendulum Effect?

To analyze what the pendulum effect is, we need to picture the situation in order to understand why it occurs. When we install horizontal lifelines on roofs, we think that…

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Where and Why Should You Install Access Ladders?
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Where and Why Should You Install Access Ladders?

Access ladders are very important elements when designing a safe work environment, since they facilitate mobility and access to different areas, in addition to playing a major role in occupational…

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2024 at Ypsos Safety
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2024 at Ypsos Safety

As is our custom at the end of each year at Ypsos Safety, we are going to review everything we did during 2024. From new designs, manufacturing, and installations to…

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Replacing Safety Guardrails
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Replacing Safety Guardrails

In occupational safety, collective protection guardrails play a key role in preventing falls from height, one of the most common risks in sectors such as construction, industry, or maintenance. However,…

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EN 795B Temporary Anchor Devices
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EN 795B Temporary Anchor Devices

As we discussed in previous posts, UNE EN 795 sets out the technical requirements for the different anchor systems used for fall protection from a different level, distinguishing them by…

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Safe Access to Shopping Mall Roofs
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Safe Access to Shopping Mall Roofs

In a shopping mall we can find numerous activities and leisure areas that we all know, but there is something most people don't know about: its roof. In this post,…

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Royal Decree 773/1997
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Royal Decree 773/1997

In the following post we will discuss the key points established in Royal Decree 773/1997 and see what changes the new Regulation brings to Fall Protection Equipment. To put things…

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Regulation on the Inspection of PPE for Work at Height
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Regulation on the Inspection of PPE for Work at Height

Following up on the post about Royal Decree 775/1997 on the employer's obligations regarding Personal Protective Equipment and its most relevant articles, in the next one we will go deeper…

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The Importance of Training for Work at Height
Importance of training for work at height

The Importance of Training for Work at Height

Training is essential for risk prevention and for working safely at height. Come in and read more!

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Flexible Anchor Devices for Horizontal Use: 795C
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Flexible Anchor Devices for Horizontal Use: 795C

We tell you about EN795-C systems: cable lifelines, their testing and specifications. Come in and read on!

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Safety Guardrail vs. Lifeline: Which Solution Should You Choose?

Safety Guardrail vs. Lifeline: Which Solution Should You Choose?

You have a closed bidding deadline and a roof with occasional maintenance access: guardrail or lifeline? The question comes up on every project that involves work at height, and the…

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