The Importance of Tethered Tools
March 2017
FallProof® is an innovative product range that is dedicated to reducing falling objects on sites across the United Kingdom. Falling tools on construction sites can kill. Help us make it safer for those on and around the construction site by preventing dropped tools.
On November 3, 2014 a falling tape measure ended the life of a 58-year old. A construction worker was on the 50th floor of a high-rise building under construction, and accidentally dropped his tape when unfastening it from his belt. It fell around 500ft before it ricocheted off some metal, striking the victim. At OnSite we take incidents like this to heart and strive to prevent future accidents.
Whilst dropped tools is a major contributor to objects falling from height, there is vast array of small instruments in use on construction sites that are often used in risk areas all day. With an increasing trend of expensive and often calibrated electronic devices being used at height, it is now possible to ensure they stay attached to your person and guards against the risk of loss or damage.
When it comes to dropped objects, Fallproof® products ensure that prevention is better than cure; and that means preventing all the peripheral items in use on your person or in your work area, from falling from height. Working with some of the construction industry’s largest contractors, we have sourced one of the widest range of ‘dropped object prevention’ products currently available from one source in the market place.
Our product range provides highly innovative, functional and cost effective solutions for tethering your existing hand tools along with providing tool lanyards, purpose-tethered tools and many other products and accessories related to dropped object prevention.
Different Types of FallProof ®
- Tool Lanyards
- Quick-Switch Tool Lanyards
- Tools, Belts & Pouches
- Lifting Buckets & Storage Bags
Key features and benefits of the Quick Switch System:
- No more dangling tool lanyards
- Reduced swinging tool hazard
- Low profile for snag resistance
- Hands-free tool switching
- Switch from place to place while maintaining 100% tie-off
- Fast and easy to use
- Light weight and comfortable
- Impact, chemical and corrosion resistant materials.
Think proactive and tether your tools.
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