Knipex Adapter Strap
The Knipex adapter strap prevents the loss of the tool, that could injure people and prevents damage to objects. The strap can be secured directly to wrist, belt, climbing equipment etc. The tether is made of a sewn flat belt and a sewn in cord and cord stopper.
Features and Benefits
Reliably prevents the tool from falling
Prevents loss of the tool and damage
Max load: 1.5 kg tool weight
Suitable for all Knipex pliers with tether attachment
The Work at Height Regulations 2005
The Work at Height Regulations 2005, which came into affect in April 2005, apply to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury. The creation of this one, comprehensive set of legal requirements for any work at height is intended to further serve the underlying principle that regulations should provide goal-setting objectives for management rather than prescriptive codes of practice, which can create unnecessary problems. They effectively remove the old 'two-metre rule' division between low and high falls of which there are more reported cases of major injuries resulting from 'low' falls than 'high'.
Essential Requirements
all work at height, including emergencies and rescue is properly planned and organised;
all work at height takes account of weather conditions that could endanger health and safety;
those involved in work at height are trained and competent;
the risks from work at height are assessed (using the Risk Management Hierarchy) and appropriate work equipment is selected and used;
the risks from fragile surfaces, falling objects and dangerous areas are properly controlled;
equipment for work at height is properly inspected and maintained;
places of work at height are inspected and checked on each occasion before ...
