NEWS & INSIGHTS

News & insights.

Technical guides, inspection findings, and field notes from twenty years of working at height. Written for facilities managers and the people who sign off the H&S file.

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Technical guide 9 October 2026

BS 7883:2019 explained: inspections and technical files.

A practical guide to BS 7883:2019 inspection requirements, legacy anchor systems, missing technical files and conditional pass or fail results. Understand your next step before booking an inspection or replacing a system.

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3 July 2026

iso-45001-height-safety-contractor

What does ISO 45001 mean for a height safety contractor? We explain occupational health and safety certification, how it differs from ISO 9001 and 14001, the UKAS requirement, and what to ask any contractor before you appoint them.

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29 June 2026

iso-14001-height-safety-contractor

What does ISO 14001 actually mean? We explain environmental management certification, how it differs from ISO 9001, and why NHS trusts, universities and housing associations look for it in height safety contractors.

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24 June 2026

iso-9001-certified-height-safety-contractor

What does ISO 9001 actually mean when hiring a height safety contractor? We explain quality management certification, why it matters for fall protection inspections, and what to ask before awarding work. Sky Height Safety holds ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and SafeContractor.

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Technical guide 1 September 2024

The difference between fall arrest and fall restraint systems

Fall restraint stops a fall happening. Fall arrest stops a fall already in progress. The distinction matters for anchor design, rescue planning, and compliance, and is the single most common misclassification we find on site.

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