Workers carrying out repairs, cleaning
or maintenance on roofs and façades
are being put at risk by building
owners who fail to carry out regular
maintenance and testing of their fall
protection systems, says Sheffieldbased
Eurosafe Solutions.

The company, which specialises in
testing and inspection of fall
protection systems, has found that
many building owners and managers
are not aware that cable-based fall
protection systems should be tested
every 12 months, as should PPE
associated with work at heights and
eyebolts on roofs. Furthermore,
abseil anchors should be tested every
six months, as part of meeting Work
at Height legislation, including BS
3N 365, BS EN 795 and BS EN 7883.
Eurosafe Solutions has the
capability to carry out inspection of
its own and other manufacturers’
systems. It is also advising that
building owners and property
managers check that the fall
protection company they are
currently working with carries out
adequate tests on each anchor device.