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15 Mai 2012
:PRD wins BSIF product innovation of 2012
Latchways Personal Rescue Device ™ (PRD) has won the top award for product innovation at the BSIF Safety Awards. Judges chose the world’s first harness-integrated self-rescue device as their overall winner at the Safety & Health Expo 2012, NEC Birmingham.
1 Mai 2012
:Latchways Personal Rescue Device wins SATRA PPE Innovation awards
The first genuine self-rescue device to be integrated into a standard harness won two international awards for innovation this April. The Latchways Personal Rescue Device™ (PRD) R20 was named overall winner of the 
SATRA PPE Innovation Award after also being voted Best Innovation in Security and Emergency Response at the Professional Clothing Awards.
5 Avr 2012
:Revolutionary Latchways Personal Rescue Device (PRD) available now
Promising greater freedom and absolute safety for people working at height Latchways' new Personal Rescue Device (PRD) is now available.
The only true self-rescue device to be integrated into a full body harness is activated by simply pulling a cord.
4 Avr 2012
:Safety lessons from the archives: Sydney Harbour Bridge
Did you know a ManSafe horizontal system is installed on Sydney Harbour Bridge? We found this old press cutting advertising the bridge climb in the 2000 Olympics special edition of the Sydney Morning Herald. Spot the ManSafe Transfastener around the millennial jumpsuit.
19 Mar 2012
:WalkSafe Fall Proof & Rooflight Covers minimise rooftop safety risks
Those involved in repairing storm damage, removing debris and unblocking gutters need particular support to stay safe when working at height. While cable fall protection systems are essential, they cannot always avert the dangers of ‘FRAGILE’ areas of roof. Fortunately there is a way to minimise these risks.
20 Fév 2012
:Latchways wins offshore windfarm contract
Latchways has announced its successful tender to supply DONG Energy with sealed self retracting lifelines across all future European wind farm projects.
29 Sep 2011
:BBC Children in Need
Latchways have recently helped the BBC’s DIY SOS programme take on its biggest project to date transforming a dilapidated youth centre for Children in Need.
1 Mar 2011
:Latchways are all over Safety and Health Expo
Latchways are exhibiting our full Fall Protection product range on Stand K10 at Safety and Health Expo.
7 Fév 2011
:Fit for purpose?
Latchways have prepared a checklist to help ensure that your fall protection specification is fit for purpose.
