03rd November 2009
From time to time we are asked if we can provide method statement templates. Unfortunately these have to be unique and created by yourselves as is applicable to your site, working conditions, equipment and operatives capabilities. It just isn't possible t...
30th October 2009
Recommendations for Height Safety Rescue
It is essential that people who work at height together with their co‐workers and are at risk of falling have the capacity to perform rescue for their co‐workers quickly, whilst being safe, minimising the ef...
23rd October 2009
Anchorage - your life depends on your choice
Chemical, expansion, ground, temporary, permanent are all types of anchor, but which one would you choose and on what basis would you make that choice? It can be a daunting task especially if there are externa...
25th September 2009
The Number 1. Mistake Using Fall Arrest Equipment
All too often Leading Edge trainers visit work sites only to find people working at height making the same mistake again and again.
Is it a minor mistake? No! It is one that would be catastrophic if...
02nd September 2009
Guidance on use, maintenance and inspection
of fall protection equipment
This article is only intended as general guidance, for specific guidance contact individual manufacturers of the fall protection equipment you are using. The legal requirements...
02nd September 2009
Guidance on use, maintenance and inspection
of fall protection equipment
This article is only intended as general guidance, for specific guidance contact individual manufacturers of the fall protection equipment you are using. The legal requirements...
31st August 2009
New Range of Height Safety Lanyards
Leading Edge rope shock absorbing lanyards are uniquely developed to be tough enough and optimised for high impact edge abrasion, found today in harsh, abrasive environments.
Drew Beardmore Leading Edge managing ...
31st August 2009
New Range of Height Safety Lanyards
Leading Edge rope shock absorbing lanyards are uniquely developed to be tough enough and optimised for high impact edge abrasion, found today in harsh, abrasive environments.
Drew Beardmore Leading Edge managing ...
29th August 2009
Height Safety Instructor
We require a highly professional dynamic person to join our team as a ‘Height Safety Instructor’ training our clients at locations throughout the UK and overseas.
You will be intelligent and quick thinking, as the right ...
25th August 2009
The Correct Use of Shock Absorbing Lanyards
Falls from height are one of the leading causes of death and serious injury in the work place, with a high personal cost to families and the subsequent financial cost to businesses. It is incumbent upon employe...
17th August 2009
The NEW ‘Force’ Value Harness Safety Range
A new harness safety range has been launched by Leading Edge the Forcefull body harnesses is the result of their new harness product development and is part of a large harness safety product development p...
17th August 2009
How To Wearing a Full Body Harness Correctly When Working at height
There is so much more to wearing a full body harness to work than simply throwing it on and hoping for the best.
Every type of full body harness has to be worn in the same way, wh...
09th August 2009
Fall Arrest - How to Wear a Full Body Safety Harness Correctly
There is so much more to wearing a full body harness to work than simply throwing it on and hoping for the best.
Every type of full body harness has to be worn in the same way, whether...
07th August 2009
Working at height - How to Develop a Rescue Plan
Rescue plans don't have to be complex.
Employers should implement a rescue plan that includes procedures for:
· Preventing prolonged suspension
· Performing rescue and treatment as quickly as possib...
05th August 2009
Height Safety Wearing a Full Body Harness
There is so much more to wearing a full body harness to work than simply throwing it on and hoping for the best.
Every type of full body harness has to be worn in the same way, whether it is standard polyester ...