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Upgrade Existing Tools with the Tool@rrest Retr@fit Service

We all know that dropped tools can lead to serious injuries and even fatalities. They can also cause equipment damage, and costly downtime and may lead to lawsuits and fines. Tool tethering equipment is non-negotiable if you have teams working

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5 Life-Saving Applications for the SkySaver Emergency Evacuation Backpack

The SkySaver Backpack looks just like a regular backpack…..BUT…..in fact, it’s a lifesaving piece of technology that can facilitate emergency evacuation from a wide range of settings.  Inside the SkySaver is a patented Controlled Descent Device (CDD) that utilizes a

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WATCH: New Dropped Tools Training Video

Even small tools have the potential to be deadly if dropped from height. According to the latest statistics from HSE’s Riddor Report 2017/18, dropped objects rank in the top 3 of the most deadly workplace accidents in the UK. Falling objects also

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Thank You from the Tool@rrest Team

From all of us at Tool@rrest, we would like to thank you all for your business this year and wish you and your families a great break and a prosperous 2020. 2019 has been an exciting year at Tool@rrest, particularly with

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Tethered Tool Kits vs Self-Tethering vs Retr@fit

Not sure what tool tethering solution is most suitable for your needs? In today’s blog, we take a look at our three tool tether options and their key benefits. Self-Tethering We developed our self-tether range as a quick solution for

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SkySaver for Fast Emergency Evacuation from High Rise Buildings

High-rise buildings can be notoriously challenging to evacuate in emergency situations. Evacuating large amounts of people safely via multi-storey stairways is difficult and time consuming. In some cases, when emergency escape routes have been blocked, escape is only possible with

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SkySaver Backpack: Fast Emergency Evacuation for Wind Turbine Technicians

Wind turbines are challenging working environments at the best of times. Emergencies can be particularly difficult and can endanger the lives of wind turbine technicians. In an emergency, such as a fire or adverse weather event, personnel working in or

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Types of Tethered Toolkits

Need a fully secure, tested and assured system to help eliminate dropped tools when working at height? Choose one of our carefully constructed tool kits, complete with certified Tool@rrest tethers and lanyards. Tool@rrest toolkits are available in both mobile and

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Tool Tethering Myths

6 Tool Tethering Myths Debunked

Common misconceptions about tool tethering must be tackled. If they are allowed to persist, they can stop teams from taking appropriate safety measures and could even result in an accident. Myth 1: Tool tethering is only needed when tools are

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How to Carry Out Pre-Use Checks on Tool Tethers

Carrying out pre-use checks on tool tethers is essential. These inspections ensure that tool tethering equipment is in good working order and can be relied on to keep your team safe if a tool is dropped from a height. In

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