New Guidance on Inspecting Fall-arrest Equipment

The HSE has published a new guidance leaflet on using fall arrest equipment when working at height. "Inspecting Fall-arrest Equipment Made from Webbing and Rope" advises employers on effective inspection regimes for fall-arrest equipment - such as energy-absorbing lanyards - including the frequency and type of inspections to be done, and the types of defect and damage to look out for.

The guidance is based on research that investigated the causes and effects of degradation of man-made textil... (403 more words)

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