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A FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR YOUR HAND TOOLS COULD HELP YOU SAVE MONEY ON LOST TOOLS AND PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM INJURY… Working at height with Knipex hand tools
A s an electrical contractor you are more than likely to find yourself working at heights. If you work in the events industry or in a commercial environment, for instance in building, industrial or factory maintenance, this may be commonplace. According to the UK’s Health and Safety Executive, a third of workplace injuries in food and drink manufacturing alone are caused by falling objects, of which a quarter are from hand tools. The total number of injuries from being struck by something is around 700 per year, of which about 100 are major injuries. Working at heights is therefore associated with increased risks, and this was the reason Knipex initially
developed its flexible fall protection system. The expanded tethered tools range brings safety and reassurance to users of tools, working at height or in locations where falling tools could be a risk. The components of the flexible three-part fall
Hazards caused by falling tools are significantly
reduced as a result of the system and can protect against serious injuries, damage to property or loss of the tool.
protection systems are perfectly coordinated. The tether attachment on the inside safeguards the ergonomics of the tool. The core element is the flexible tether, which permits a large operating radius and comfortable handling of the secured tool and stretches to a length of up to 1.5 metres when under strain. An adapter strap primarily guarantees that the tool can be switched safely, quickly and without problems from the tool bag to the tether. As with the tether, it can withstand strain up to a weight of 1.5kg and is therefore also suitable for use with large tools. The strap itself is made of a sewn flat belt and cord and can be directly secured to the wrist, belt or climbing gear. The robust and light carabiner made of aluminium completes the set. It is space-saving and simple to operate, with a large safety margin. A catch increases the tensile strength to a static
The Knipex tethered tools range brings safety and reassurance to users.
tensile load of 780kg, while the screw lock prevents accidental opening. In order to offer users several securing options, all parts are also available separately. Hazards caused by falling tools are significantly reduced as a result of the system and can protect against serious injuries, damage to property or loss of the tool. Using tethered tools could be part of your risk assessment for jobs at height, protecting yourself and others from harm and creating a safe workplace for those around you. The Knipex tool securing system is also
suitable for its wide range of VDE-tested screwdrivers, corresponding to DIN EN / IEC 60900 with fall protection. These are equipped with a very strong tether attachment point that is welded tightly to the handle. The expanded tethered tools range is now available for over 45 models of the company’s pliers.
For more details on Knipex Tethered Tools, visit www.knipex.com/en-uk
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