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15

Oct

Crowfoot Spanners: The Small but Mighty Hand Tools Making a Big Impact Across Industry

From aerospace engineering to automotive maintenance, discover why crowfoot spanners are becoming an increasingly popular choice for professionals, how they work, and why they deserve a place in every specialist toolkit.When it comes to professional hand tools, sometimes the smallest and simplest designs are the ones that make the biggest difference. At Secure Tools, one particular type of spanner has been proving increasingly popular with our customers: the humble crowfoot spanner.

20

Aug

Secure Tools' Dropped Object Prevention Solutions

At Secure Tools, we understand that preventing dropped objects requires more than simply securing a tool. Effective dropped object prevention starts with understanding the working environment, identifying potential hazards and selecting the right equipment and securing methods for the application.

20

Aug

Dropped Object Prevention Offshore

Offshore environments present unique challenges when it comes to dropped object prevention. Personnel may work at significant heights above decks, equipment, walkways and other operational areas, while wind, vibration, corrosion and harsh marine conditions can increase the potential for objects to become detached.

20

Aug

Dropped Object Prevention in Oil & Gas

Dropped objects are a significant safety consideration across the oil & gas industry, particularly on offshore installations, drilling rigs, production platforms and other facilities where personnel routinely work at height.Tools, equipment, components and materials can become falling objects if they are not properly secured. Effective Dropped Object Prevention (DROPS) therefore forms an important part of managing working-at-height and equipment-related risks.

20

Aug

Tool Tethering Guide

Working at height creates a serious risk that tools, equipment or other objects could be dropped onto people, machinery or structures below. Tool tethering is one of the controls used to reduce this risk by securing tools to a suitable attachment point so they cannot fall freely if dropped.Tool tethering forms part of a wider dropped-object prevention strategy, alongside good housekeeping, exclusion zones, suitable storage, equipment inspection and, where appropriate, secondary retention.

20

Aug

What is Primary Retention

Primary retention is the main method used to hold an object, component or piece of equipment securely in its intended position during normal operation.In simple terms:Primary retention is what is designed to keep an object attached in the first place.It is the first line of defence against an object becoming detached, moving unexpectedly or falling.

20

Aug

What Tools need Tethering when Working at Height

Any tool or item that could become a dropped object and cause injury, damage or disruption if it falls should be considered for appropriate tethering when working at height.The exact requirements depend on the work environment, tool, height, attachment method and risk assessment. There isn't a universal rule that every tool must be tethered in every situation.

19

Aug

Primary vs secondary retention

Primary retention holds the object in place during normal operation. Secondary retention provides an additional layer of protection if the primary system fails.

19

Aug

What is secondary retention?

Secondary retention is an additional, independent method of securing an object so that it is prevented from falling if its primary fixing or attachment fails.

19

Aug

What is dropped object prevention?

Dropped object prevention is the process of identifying, securing and controlling objects that could fall from height and injure people, damage equipment or disrupt operations.For Secure Tools, it's particularly relevant to offshore, oil & gas, renewable energy, construction, maintenance and other working-at-height environments.

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