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Working safely at height—that sounds logical, but how can you be sure that your harness or fall arrest block is truly reliable? That's what the inspectors at Mennens are there for. In a workshop full of fall arrest blocks, fall lines, and tools, they battle wear and tear, rust, and brakes that may no longer be working properly on a daily basis.  Today, we take a look behind the scenes at the inspection of fall arrest blocks, and believe us: there's more to it than you think.

Sanne Lijesen has been enriching Mennens as an account manager since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for the Limburg region. She visits our customers on a daily basis and knows how to build loyalty. Sanne: ‘In this role, it's 90% listening and 10% selling. It's important that you really understand the needs of the customers.’

In 2025, the Safety Expert platform will be going on tour! In collaboration with partners and experts, they will be organising meetings throughout the year on various topics related to working safely.

As a safety expert, do you know enough about working in crawl spaces, ship holds, container storage, silos and everything in between? Broaden your knowledge during the introductory afternoon “Working safely in confined spaces” organised by DVK-on-tour on Thursday 22 May. Refresh your knowledge, get tips and advice, and learn how you can contribute to optimal working conditions.

A fall arrest block is a handy piece of fall protection equipment. You click it onto an anchor point and can move freely, while still being safe if you fall. Inside is a centrifugal braking mechanism that activates in the event of a sudden movement. This means that the fall distance is very short. The forces on the body are reduced to a maximum of 6 kN (= 600 kg).