When it comes to working at greater heights, there’s no room for compromise. Even a split-second lapse in safety can mean life-altering injuries, fatalities and serious legal trouble for employers.
That’s why the right fall protection equipment isn’t just about meeting regulations: it’s about protecting lives and safeguarding your business.
At Safety Pack, we’ve been protecting workers from falls since 2004. With over 20 years of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of HSE regulations, our mission is to help site managers across the UK find effective, easy-to-use fall arrest solutions that meet the demands of real working environments.
Here’s what you need to know when choosing the correct equipment, and how Safety Pack can help you make the right choice.
- Understand the Hazards on Your Site
The first step in choosing fall protection equipment is to properly assess the risks. Is your team working on scaffolding, rooftops, vehicles or within confined spaces? Different environments come with different fall hazards, and a one-size-fits-all approach won’t cut it.
You’ll need to consider:
- Height of the fall risk
- Frequency of access
- Nature of the surface below
- Type of work being carried out
- Presence of overhead obstructions or hazards
These factors will determine whether you need a personal fall arrest system, edge protection or collective fall arrest equipment such as fall arrest bags. The latter is our area of expertise at Safety Pack.
- Collective vs. Personal Fall Protection: Know the Difference
Many get confused between the difference between personal and collective fall protection systems. So, what makes them different?
- Personal Fall Protection such as harnesses, lanyards, and anchors. These are used by individual workers.
- Collective Fall Protection, like Safety Pack’s fall arrest bags. These protect anyone working in the area and don’t need to be worn or adjusted by each individual.
According to HSE guidance, collective systems should always be prioritised because they protect multiple people at once; they also don’t rely on being used correctly by individuals, so the risk of human error is reduced.
Our fall arrest systems use interlocking fall bags to create cushioned zones beneath high-risk areas. These are ideal for construction, haulage, aerospace, and even film and TV sets where temporary work-at-height setups are needed.
- Prioritise Speed and Simplicity of Installation
Safety equipment that’s hard to install often ends up being skipped, or installed incorrectly.
That’s why at Safety Pack, we’ve developed a system that’s quick and easy to deploy. Our fall arrest bags come with simple interlocking clips. This means your team can set them up in minutes, with minimal training. No special tools or mechanical fixings are required.
This not only reduces downtime on site: it makes it much more likely that fall protection will actually be used consistently, along with correctly.
- Always Choose Tested and Certified Equipment
Cheap imports or unverified safety gear might seem like a bargain. That is, until something goes wrong. The consequences of using non-compliant equipment can be catastrophic.
All Safety Pack products are:
- Manufactured in the UK
- Independently tested
- Compliant with current HSE and British safety standards
- Regularly reviewed at our on-site testing facility
We also stay up to date with changing regulations, so our systems are always in line with best practice and legal requirements.
- Consider Ongoing Training and Support
Even the best fall protection equipment can’t do its job if you don’t know how to use it. Unfortunately, many suppliers wash their hands of responsibility once the product is delivered.
Safety Pack is different.
When you purchase from us, you get hands-on coaching days to help your team understand how to install and maintain our systems correctly. We also offer follow-up training for new employees or when expanding use across sites. It’s part of our mission to make fall safety simple, practical, and above all, effective.
- Don’t Let Budget Limit Safety: Use Our Price Promise
We understand that cost matters, especially in industries with tighter budgets. But we don’t believe safety should be sacrificed for savings. That’s why Safety Pack offers a Price Promise Guarantee: if you get a lower written quote for equivalent equipment in the UK, we won’t just match it, we’ll beat it!
- Work With a Trusted UK Supplier
With customers across construction, power, aviation, logistics, and media, Safety Pack is one of the fastest-growing names in fall protection. Our clients rely on us because we:
- Understand UK compliance inside and out
- Manufacture and test in-house
- Offer nationwide delivery and support
- Tailor solutions to your site, not the other way around
From your first phone call to installation and beyond, our friendly, experienced team is here to support you, not just sell to you.
Find out more about our fall protection equipment. Or simply contact our team today.