SMI Catalogue 2025/2026 - Flipbook - Page 285
construction industry, one
person dies due to a fall
from height. According to
the Health & Safety
Executive, working at
height is responsible for the
largest number of work-
PPE FALL PROTECTION
Every day in the European
related, RIDDOR-reported
deaths in the UK.
POINTS TO REMEMEBER
There are various factors to consider when
selecting the right PPE for working at heights:
MINIMUM SAFE AREA
After falling and being restrained, the wearer
may move horizontally in a swing action 3 a
clear area must be available below the user to
facilitate any oscillation.
Falling objects from height may cause injury.
Make sure precautions are taken to prevent or
catch any items before it can impact others.
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While it may appear counter intuitive, fall
prevention equipment usually requires a minimum
distance to deploy safely. For example, slack in
lanyards or expansion of a shock absorber may
mean the wearer falls some distance before being
restrained 3 in certain cases, alternative product
may be needed at lower heights.
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MINIMUM SAFE HEIGHT
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