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Work more safely near edges with Edge Tested lanyards
Imagine you’re working at height. Naturally, your first choice should be a lanyard that prevents you from falling over the edge. To be 100% safe, the lanyard must be shorter than the distance between the anchor point and the edge. In many situations, however, this is not practical, so users opt for adjustable safety lines or self-retracting lifelines. I’d like to share my insights on this.
Fall protection user weight: remember to include the weight of the equipment
When selecting personal fall protection equipment, one of the key considerations is the user’s weight. This is absolutely essential for the user’s safety. Most commonly sold fall protection equipment is only suitable for a user weight of up to 100 kg, as manufacturers base this limit on the test weight specified in the relevant standard tests.
