Fall Protection and Work at Height — PPE

The collection brings together products from 11 categories: fall protection accessories, harnesses, fall-arrest blocks, connectors, restraint and fall-arrest lanyards, adjustable restraint lanyards, tool lanyards, work-positioning lanyards, anchor devices and fall protection kits. Use the circles to explore each subcollection.

Selection must start with a risk assessment and the task to be performed, prioritising measures that prevent falls. Where personal equipment is needed, a competent person must define the system and validate its components. Follow the manufacturer's instructions; buying a harness or kit alone does not establish suitability for the work.

A restraint system limits access to an area where a fall could occur. A fall-arrest system is designed to stop a fall after it has begun. Equipment must not be treated as interchangeable based only on its commercial name. The appropriate configuration depends on the task and manufacturer documentation.

Compatibility must be confirmed for the specific combination and intended use. Check the references, instructions, operating limits and connection points specified by the manufacturers. Do not assume components that fit together form a suitable system; have a competent person validate the combination.

Contents vary by product. Check the product page for included components and items sold separately. Even a kit needs validation for the task, location and available anchorage. User training and emergency and rescue planning remain necessary.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for pre-use checks, periodic inspections, cleaning and storage. Observe each product's withdrawal criteria and service-life limits. If equipment is damaged, its condition is uncertain or it has arrested a fall, withdraw it from use and follow the manufacturer's assessment or replacement procedure.

No. Tool lanyards are intended to secure the objects specified by the manufacturer and must not be used as components of personal fall protection. Check the permitted load, compatible tools and operating conditions on the product page.