How our new vertical lifeline kit helps you stay compliant without the hassle
Every time someone climbs, they’re trusting that the system beneath them will do its job. But just one simple misstep or moment of distraction is all it takes for a…
Everything you need to know about skylight covers
Picture this scenario: you’re carrying out routine maintenance on a rooftop. You step forward and the surface beneath you suddenly gives way. It’s not the roof itself that has collapsed…
How walkway systems prevent roof damage and injury
Working on a roof presents two unavoidable risks: potential injury to those who are accessing the surface, and potential damage to the roof itself. Every rooftop is designed to protect…
What is a modular access system and why use one?
In busy warehouses and plant rooms, hazards are everywhere. Pipework snakes overhead, ducting criss-crosses the ceiling, and machinery occupies every available space. Your maintenance crews need to navigate around these…
A step-by-step guide to retrofitting guardrails on existing roofs
Working at height remains one of the most dangerous activities in the UK construction and maintenance sector. Older roofs can be especially dangerous, with many being constructed from materials that…
How Katt Safety’s products are raising the bar on warehouse safety
According to the latest HSE figures, the top causes of fatal accidents in the workplace are falls from height, being struck by an object, and being trapped by something collapsing…
What are the skylight fall protection regulations?
Did you know that roof work causes around a quarter of all construction deaths, with fragile surfaces like skylights responsible for the largest share? Skylights and roof lights are the…
How to choose the right ladder for your building
It’s a common misconception that ladders are banned from building sites. While temporary ladders do raise some safety concerns, fixed access ladders are a fully compliant solution to help your…
Top rooftop hazards in solar PV installations and how to eliminate them
Following the government’s goal to achieve 45-47GW of installed solar capacity by 2030, rooftop solar PV installations are now becoming increasingly common on commercial and industrial buildings. While this is…
Get grip before you slip with our KATT walkways
Working at height is one of the most dangerous activities in the workplace. In fact, falls from height are the number one cause of fatal injuries, according to the HSE….