How to Test your Height Safety Equipment?
It's so important to maintain and test all height safe equipment frequently.
Working at height comes with inherent risks, highlighting the need for reliable height safety equipment. Wear and tear, exposure to harsh conditions, and regular use can compromise the effectiveness and safety of your height safety equipment. So to ensure the ongoing reliability and functionality of your height safety equipment, it's crucial to understand what requires retesting and when.
All height safety equipment needs testing at least every 12 months. We provide thorough compliance checks of all height safety equipment all over the UK, call us to discuss your options and book one of our qualified retesting engineers today.
Fall Protection Testing
Testing Fall Protection Harnesses and Lanyards
Fall Protection Harnesses and lanyards serve as essential components of personal fall protection systems.
Fall arrest systems endure significant stress and strain during use, which can result in wear and tear. Retesting harnesses and lanyards guarantees compliance with safety standards and the absence of structural defects.
When we test & retest, we check if the stitching is good, the webbing is okay, and the equipment works well. Regular inspections and retesting enable the identification of any equipment faults or weaknesses, saving timely repairs or replacements.
Anchor Point Load-bearing Testing
Testing Anchor Points and Connectors
Anchor points and connectors play a critical role in ensuring the stability and reliability of height safety systems. We test all parts of the anchor point system to check their load-bearing capacity. This is to make sure they have the ability to withstand the forces applied to them when preventing a fall.
Retesting involves inspecting anchor points for signs of corrosion, deformation, or damage. Connectors, such as carabiners and snap hooks, undergo scrutiny for proper locking mechanisms and any wear that might impact functionality. Consistent retesting of these elements ensures the system's integrity, minimising the risk of potential accidents.
Safety Line Testing
Testing Horizontal Lifelines and Fall Arrest Systems
Testing Horizontal Lines and fall arrest systems stop falls and minimise employees when working at height. However, due to their usage characteristics, they endure significant forces during incidents.
Regular retesting guarantees compliance with safety standards and optimal working condition. The retesting process evaluates elements such as brake functionality, retraction speed, and overall device performance.
Height Safety Equipment - Edge Protection Testing
Testing Edge Protection Equipment
Aside from personal fall protection equipment, regular retesting of edge protection systems is essential.
Our annual fall protection testing and height safety testing will make your height safety systems ready for use. Safeguarding the lives of your employees when working at height.
Proactive retesting facilitates the identification of potential defects or weaknesses, enabling timely repairs or replacements.
We offer annual testing packages, saving you money and keeping you insured in the event of an accident. Call us today on 0330 113 0870 or contact us to find out about our annual, 3 year & 5 year testing package deals and make sure your height safety solutions are compliant.
