Helping you understand safety at height legislation and standards
Working at height is subject to legislative requirements, British Standards and Euro Norms. For guidance, we have identified those most commonly applicable.
Health and safety legislation
Ignorance is no excuse. Take a look at the main pieces of legislation relevant to organisations engaged in work at height activities.
Standards and Norms
British Standards and Euro Norms help define best practices for products and procedures relating to safe working at height.
HCL provides the complete safety at height service
HCL fall protection system inspection testing and maintenance
There is a legal requirement for fall protection systems to be periodically tested. HCL provides a nation-wide service, delivered by directly employed technicians, to re-test and certify all aspects of safety at height systems and equipment.
HCL Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
HCL offers a comprehensive range of PPE products to complement your fall protection system. The HCL range includes body harnesses, lanyards, fall arrest blocks, anchorage lines, karabiners and rescue kits.
HCL safety at height training
The key to the effectiveness of any safety at height system is the ability of people to use it correctly. HCL can provide a comprehensive range of user manuals and training programmes for every type of fall protection system.
HCL for building envelope repairs
Buildings of all ages and types can be subject to movement or workmanship defects, which may result in unstable facades or damaged structural members. HCL Contracts provides a specialist building envelope repair service to correct such problems.