Anchor Points: The problems with eyenuts
There are 4 standards specifically written to cover fall protection anchor devices for working at height. BS EN 795:2012; TS16451:2013; BS 8610:2017 and BS 7883:2019 BS EN 795:2012 replaces SANS…
Temporary Suspended Platforms and the Law
Construction Regulations 2014 cover various aspects. Some sections are very short, almost one-liners viz: “15-Tunneling”; “16-Scaffolding”; “26-Water environments”; “28 Stacking and storage” and “32-Approved Inspection Authority” Whereas some are much…
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FALL ARREST AND FALL PREVENTION
Section 8 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act deals with the duties of employers to their employees and sub-section 2(b) requires in particular that the employer must take “such…
Work at Height do’s and don’ts
Anchor Points for fall protection – Statically mounted single anchor points designed for fall protection and /or rope access work. Do:- Ensure that all the anchor points are clearly marked…
BOATSWAIN’S CHAIR [BOSUN’S CHAIR]
Boatswains chairs were originally just a piece of plank that a person sat on. These were intended to suspend a sailor to perform work aloft and evolved to raise commodores…
Anchor Points
Anchor Points: The problem with eyenuts There are 4 standards specifically written to cover fall protection anchor devices for working at height. BS EN 795:2012; TS16451:2013; BS 8610:2017 and BS…