Guardrail recommendations have once again been issued by the Health & Safety Executive to firms in the north-west and south-west alike, and for both internal and external work. In the north-west, the HSE has stressed the need for edge protection even on temporary structures, after a Merseyside worker fell from a scaffold tower that was […]
Construction decision makers who are facing sleepless nights because of health and safety red tape might want to invest in some edge protection to remove one of the main focuses of the HSE. Falls from height have long been a common area of HSE action, and that trend shows no sign of slowing as time […]
Roof rails can be a sensible first consideration when attempting to protect workers who need to access roofs and work on them at substantial heights above the ground. In the fourth edition of its Health and Safety in Roof Work industry guidance, published in July, the Health & Safety Executive provides an outline of the […]
A safety failure at a Manchester school offers a valuable reminder that guardrails not only need to be present to provide edge protection; they also need to be strong enough to take any reasonable amount of force exerted on them. In September 2011, two men were working on the roof of Barlow Moor High School […]
When a building is coming down, you might think installing new features like edge protection is a waste of time. But guidance for demolition workers from the Health and Safety Executive reminds them that employee safety is a must in all instances, regardless of the work being carried out. Falls from height are ranked first […]
Edge protection should not be thought of as an end-of-project installation, but should be provided throughout construction work, according to the HSE. Health and Safety Executive inspector Tony Mitchell warns that a failure to monitor and control building site work can be the underlying cause that leads to a lack of fall protection. He adds […]
With plenty of sunshine seen across the UK this week, many venues will be considering how to make the most of their outdoor space – and this is where roof rails can become important safety barriers. If you are a cafe, restaurant or bar with roof access, you might want to consider creating a roof […]
EVO Safety Solutions isdelighted to have been accredited by SAFEcontractor as a provider of roof edge protection and guard rails that allow premises to operate in accordance with the appropriate health and safety measures. Safecontractor was born in 1999 as SupplyLine, and rebranded to its current, web-accessible state in 2003, since which time it has […]
Edge protection is an important element of many solar hot water installations, where roof rails help to safeguard maintenance workers if they need to clean or repair the panels’ heat-collecting surfaces. So, with the Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme coming into effect from May 1st, it’s likely that some householders will be investing in guard […]
Edge protection not only ensures your employees have a line of defence should they stumble near a roof edge; it can also prevent untethered equipment from falling on to passers-by below. In a recent case reported by the Health and Safety Executive, a woman waiting for a bus on York Road, London, was severely injured […]