The popular Carl F direct catalogue of professional tools and accessories now features a fall arrest system.

The Ecosaflex includes a full body harness and two metre energy absorber lanyard which both conform to EN355. Two karabiners which meet EN362 are supplied with the system. Bruce Bradshaw, Business Development Manager at Carl F Petersen comments:

‘Health & Safety Executive statistics reported 71 fatal injuries in the construction industry in 2004/5 and just under 40% of these deaths resulted from fatal falls. Additionally, the Work at Height regulations 2005 now require extra precautions to be taken including, in some instances, the wearing of safety equipment, such as a harness.

‘It is essential, therefore, that safety matters are treated seriously in the window industry and, by adding the fall arrest system to our catalogue, we are simplifying the purchasing process.'

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Glass Age