When working at height, your fall protection equipment is often the last line of defence between a safe working day and a potentially life-changing incident. Yet one of the most common issues identified during equipment inspections is surprisingly simple: damaged lanyards that should have been removed from service long before our Engineer Surveyor arrived. Understanding lanyard wear indicators and recognising fall arrest lanyard defects early can help prevent accidents, maint

INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UK AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND Fixed ladders are a permanent feature on many industrial, commercial and manufacturing sites across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Because they are always in place, they can easily be overlooked when it comes to inspection and maintenance. However, employers have a legal duty to ensure fixed ladders remain safe, suitable for use and regularly inspected. This guide explains fixed ladder inspection frequency, h