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Learn the key do’s and don’ts of work restraint systems to avoid common mistakes and improve safety at height.
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Work Restraint Do’s and Don’ts Explained
Key do’s and don’ts to use work restraint safely on site.
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Work Restraint for Exposed Edges Explained
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Work Restraint for Exposed Edges Explained
How to use work restraint safely near exposed edges.
Work at Height
Man from behind on a platform showing his harness's dorsal attachment with a yellow lanyard. Text reads 'Work Restraint from Dorsal Attachment'
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Work Restraint Using Dorsal Attachment Explained
How to use dorsal attachment safely in work restraint systems.
Work at Height
An instructor in a safety harness and helmet stands on a platform attached to a yellow rail. Text: 'Work Restraint Explained' and 'Working at Height'.
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Work Restraint Explained for Working at Height
Learn how work restraint systems prevent falls at height.
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Close-up of a trainee in a full-face mask. Includes Confined Space check cards and text: "SKILLS FADE AFTER TRAINING. Are your teams still ready?"
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Skills Fade in Confined Space Training
Why skills fade after training and how to reinforce confined space skills.
Skylotec Power Ascenders
REAX offers Skylotec Power Ascender sales, training, inspections & hire to keep your kit safe, compliant & ready.
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Complete Skylotec Power Ascender Support Package
Full support for Skylotec Power Ascenders – consult, train, inspect & hire with REAX.
Work at Height
The Story Behind REAX's New Ladders and Steps Course
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The Story Behind REAX's New Ladders and Steps Course
Why we're creating a ladders and steps course
Rescue
The Importance of Having a Comprehensive Rescue Plan for Working at Height
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The Importance of Having a Comprehensive Rescue Plan for Working at Height
Learn why it's crucial to be prepared for emergencies and how REAX can help.
First Aid
Confined Space and Work at Height Check Cards
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Introducing REAX's First Aid Check Cards
The launch of our innovative First Aid Check Cards.
Confined Space
A person wearing a headlamp and breathing apparatus navigates a smoky room. Red text reads "Confined Space Toxic and Asphyxiant gases
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Toxic and Asphyxiant Gases in Confined Spaces
Understanding the difference between toxic and oxygen-displacing gases.
Work at Height
A man in a safety harness demonstrates a lanyard connection on a red beam. Text overlays read "Working at Height" and "Basic Restraint
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Basic Work Restraint for Working at Height
Understanding how restraint systems prevent falls during work at height.
Work at Height
Instructor and suspended trainee with text: 'What height classifies as Working at Height' and a harness icon."
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What Height Counts as Working at Height?
Understanding when work is legally classed as working at height.
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Explore our April update covering confined space safety, skills fade, risk assessments, and practical equipment insights.
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April Update: Confined Space & Safety Insights
April update: confined space safety, skills fade, and equipment insights.
Confined Space
Split-screen graphic showing a man wearing and deploying an orange smoke hood escape set, with red text overlays.
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Smoke Hood Escape Set Use in Confined Spaces
How to correctly deploy a smoke hood escape set during confined space evacuation.
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A split-screen graphic of a man in a helmet checking an orange smoke hood escape bag, with red text overlays
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Smoke Hood Escape Set Pre-Use Checks
Why checking smoke hood escape sets is vital before confined space entry.
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Trainees in safety gear listen to an instructor explaining a whiteboard diagram. Red text overlays read 'Confined Space Risk Assessments Explained'.
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Risk Assessments in Confined Spaces Explained
Understanding the five steps of risk assessments for confined space work.
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REAX March Update: Rescue Planning & Safety Insights
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REAX March Update: Rescue Planning & Safety Insights
March updates on rescue planning, work at height & KASK helmets.
Confined Space
Work at Height
Combatting Skills Fade: Ongoing Support Beyond Training
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Combatting Skills Fade: Ongoing Support Beyond Training
Stay sharp and compliant with REAX’s tools to prevent skills fade
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A split-screen graphic of a man performing breathing apparatus pre-use checks on a harness and air cylinder.
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Confined Space Breathing Apparatus Pre-Use Checks
How to carry out daily breathing apparatus checks before confined space entry.
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A graphic for breathing apparatus pre-use checks showing a man wearing and testing his full-face mask and harness.
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Confined Space Breathing Apparatus Checks before entry
Why pre-use checks on breathing apparatus are critical before confined space entry.
Rescue
Emergency Rescue Plan & Rescue Checklist Guide
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Rescue Plan & Rescue Checklist for Worksites
Rescue checklist tools to support understanding, briefing and implementation
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January updates from REAX as we move into February, including training events and safety resources.
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January Updates: Training, Events & Safety Resources
Key January updates from REAX as we move into February.
Skylotec Power Ascenders
A graphic of an open 'FEB 2026' envelope displaying cards with an open day photo, rescue videos, and YouTube stats.
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February Updates & ActSafe Power Ascender Open Day
February updates and Highlights from our ActSafe Power Ascender Open Day
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Leptospirosis (Weil’s Disease) in Confined Spaces
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Leptospirosis (Weil’s Disease) in Confined Spaces
Understanding the risks, symptoms, and prevention of Leptospirosis at work.
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What Is Work Positioning in Work at Height?
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What Is Work Positioning in Work at Height?
A clear, practical guide to work positioning and safe working at height.
Case Studies
Skylotec Power Ascenders
See how ActSafe ACX powered ascenders improved rigging access, safety, and efficiency at the Royal Albert Hall.
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Royal Albert Hall: ActSafe ACX for Theatre Rigging
How powered ascenders improved rigging access, safety, and efficiency at RAH.
Case Studies
Skylotec Power Ascenders
Altrad Case study: ActSafe ACX in Industrial Cladding Works
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Altrad Case study: ActSafe ACX in Industrial Cladding Works
How powered ascenders improved safety, reduced fatigue, and saved time on site.
Confined Space
Learn the differences between confined space escape sets and how to choose the right type for safe evacuation.
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Differences Between Confined Space Escape Sets
Understand the key differences between escape sets and how to choose the right one.
Confined Space
Every confined space task requires a team with defined responsibilities
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The Six Roles in a Confined Space Team
Understand the six key roles required for safe confined space operations.
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Why You Should Never Bypass Energy Absorbers - REAX
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Why You Must Never Bypass Energy Absorbers
Why bypassing your shock absorber is dangerous during fall arrest.
Confined Space
Learn how to complete a safe, correct daily SCBA check before confined space entry.
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Daily SCBA Checks for Confined Space Safety
How to carry out a full daily SCBA check before confined space work.
Skylotec Power Ascenders
Hire with confidence - REAX is HAE SafeHire accredited, offering ACX ascenders & Milan rescue kits.
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REAX Achieves HAE Membership & SafeHire Accreditation
HAE SafeHire accredited - hire powered ascenders & rescue kits with confidence.
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Skylotec ACX Battery Comparison: Original vs HCB Upgrade | REAX
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ACX Battery Upgrade: Original vs HCB Compared
Key upgrades and performance gains in the new ACX High-Capacity Battery
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Confined Space Consultancy & Training
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Confined Space Consultancy, Training and Rescue Planning: Is Your Site Ready?
Confined space training, rescue, and consultancy to keep your site compliant and safe.
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Multiple images of people wearing helmets and the words 'Put a Lid on it'
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If You Value It, Put a ‘Lid’ on It!
Read why head protection matters.
Work at Height
An instructor demonstrating how to operate the Skylotec ICX and a large image of the Skylotec ICX ascender device
3
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Master the Skylotec ICX – New Courses Now Available
Learn to safely operate the Skylotec ICX with our expert-led training courses
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Four slides for using Scannable app, covering overview, scanning equipment, adding a product, and performing inspections
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Scannable: Step-by-Step Asset Management Video Guide
New Scannable video series! Learn how to streamline asset management & PPE inspections.
Confined Space
Calender with ‘28 days to go’ and trainer operating a Skylotec ACX in Blackpool
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Secure Your 2024 Training Rates Before They’re Gone!
Secure 2024 training prices by booking before Dec 31, 2024.
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An illustration of two helmets, with the words 'Choosing the right helmet for the job'
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Choosing the Right Lid: Safety Helmet Standards Explained
Learn the safety standards & choose the right helmet for the job.
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Climbing Safely with Fall-Arrest Lanyards - REAX
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Climbing Safely with Fall Arrest Lanyards
How to reduce fall distance and stay protected when climbing with twin lanyards.
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Fall Arrest Lanyards: Types & Lengths Explained
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Fall Arrest Lanyards: Types & Lengths Explained
Understanding lanyard types, materials and lengths for safer work at height.
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Accredited mobile training unit & on-site training by REAX. Real training, tailored to your site.
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Mobile Training Unit & On-Site Training by REAX
Bring accredited training to your site with our mobile training unit & on-site delivery.
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Learn what fall arrest means, how it reduces impact force, and the key behaviours that keep workers safe at height.
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What Fall Arrest Really Means in Work at Height Safety
Understanding fall arrest systems and how to use them safely.
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Learn how to plan emergency procedures for confined space work and improve safety, compliance, and rescue readiness.
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Emergency Procedures for Confined Spaces
Why emergency planning matters long before entering a confined space.
Work at Height
Learn the basics of fall factors to improve safety and reduce risk when working at height.
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Fall Factors Explained | Work at Height Safety
Why understanding fall factors is vital for safe work at height.
Work at Height
Learn how to apply the hierarchy of fall protection to reduce risks and stay compliant at height.
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Hierarchy of Fall Protection Explained
A simple breakdown of the hierarchy of measures for safer work at height
Skylotec Power Ascenders
Why Use a Power Ascender? Guide to ActSafe ACX & ICX
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Why Use a Power Ascender?
The REAX Guide to ActSafe ACX & ICX
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Learn how to perform a safe three-stage gas check before confined space entry with REAX.
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Three-Stage Gas Check for Confined Spaces
Step-by-step guide to safe gas testing before confined space entry.
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Continuous Gas Monitoring In Confined Spaces
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Continuous Gas Monitoring in Confined Spaces
Confined Space
Medium Risk Confined Space Training North West with REAX
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Medium Risk Confined Space Training in the North West
Train at our Lancashire centre or on-site.
Skylotec Power Ascenders
Hire the Skylotec ACX: Safe, Certified & Ready from  REAX Ltd
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Hire the Skylotec ACX: Safe, Certified & Ready
ACX hire from REAX. SafeHire certified, HAE accredited. Expert training & full protection.
Skylotec Power Ascenders
Field-tested tethers for Actsafe ACX batteries. Stop drops, protect investment, work safer.
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Actsafe ACX Power Ascender Tool Tethers for Original and New HCB Batteries
Secure ACX batteries with compact, tested tethers, prevent costly drops at height.
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Introducing the REAX Premium Content Hub – Learn More
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Introducing Our Premium Content Hub
Unlock exclusive safety training videos and gain access with ease
Work at Height
Our Next Kit Room Episode coming soon with Aresta and Gripps
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Our Next Kit Room Episode coming soon with Aresta and Gripps
New Kit Room episode coming this April
Rescue
REAX's Hire Fleet of Skylotec Milan Rescue Kits
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Discover REAX's Comprehensive Hire Fleet of Skylotec Milan Rescue Devices
Discover REAX's Comprehensive Hire Fleet of Skylotec Milan Rescue Devices
Case Studies
Railway Safety: A Case Study with West Midlands Trains
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Prioritising Railway Safety with West Midlands Trains
REAX and West Midlands Trains prioritised railway safety with tailored solutions
Confined Space
Confined Space Training Courses with REAX in the North West, Lancashire
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Confined Space Training Courses with REAX in the North West, Lancashire
Confined Space Training Courses at REAX
Work at Height
Explore Skylotec's Cutting-Edge Safety Gear in Our Latest Kit Room Episode!
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Explore Skylotec's Cutting-Edge Safety Gear in Our Latest Kit Room Episode!
The release of our third episode in the Kit Room series
Rescue
Need Skylotec Milan Rescue Device Servicing? REAX are a Milan Skylotec Servicing Partner in the UK!
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Need Skylotec Milan Rescue Device Servicing? REAX are a Milan Skylotec Servicing Partner in the UK!
Skylotec Milan Servicing Partner United Kingdom
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Why REAX are using Scannable for Equipment Tracking and Inspection and why you should consider it!
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Why REAX are using Scannable for Equipment Tracking and Inspection and why you should consider it!
Why REAX are using Scannable for Equipment Tracking and Inspection
Confined Space
Work at Height
Are you aware of how often your lifting equipment should be examined?
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Are you aware of how often your lifting equipment should be examined?
Are you aware of how often your lifting equipment should be examined?
Work at Height
Never Let Go NLG Tool Tethering
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Our Grand Premiere of the REAX Kit Room's Second Episode featuring NLG
We bring in our trusted brand partners, explore their cutting-edge equipment.
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Multiple KASK helmets each with different helmet accessories. Positioned around in a circle with an arrow pointing to each helmet.
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Pimp Your Lid: The Right Way to Upgrade Your Helmet
Enhance safety & comfort! Learn how to accessorise your helmet the right way.
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Grid of eight product overview thumbnails showing safety equipment and presenters demonstrating the products
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New Product Overview Videos Are Live – REAX Rundown Playlist
We’ve just dropped a tonne of brand-new product overviews videos
Work at Height
Rob Stirling smiling with a phone of the Scannable app and words ‘REAX kit room’
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Revolutionising PPE Management with Scannable - Featuring Rob Stirling
The Kit Room Series: Scannable
Case Studies
Tailored Rescue Training Solutions for the Mersey Gateway Bridge from REAX
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Tailored Rescue Training Solutions for the Mersey Gateway Bridge
Bespoke Milan rescue training helped enhance safety on the Mersey Gateway Bridge
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Upgrade your ACX with the new Skylotec battery lock. Retrofit available. Buy ACX & service safely with REAX UK.
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New Skylotec ACX Battery Lock: Enhanced Safety for Power Ascenders
New Skylotec ACX battery lock improves safety. Retrofit on all units.
Work at Height
An individual demonstrate climbing technology equipment on Episode 07 of a YouTube series by "reaxltd"
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Cutting-Edge Safety Equipment: CT Gear for Rope Access
CT’s advanced safety gear designed for rope access and infrastructure work
Case Studies
Skylotec ACX hanging on a tripod with the text ‘case study’
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Bespoke Skylotec ActSafe ACX Training
Discover how REAX created a custom ACX training program
Confined Space
Rescue
Rescue Planning in Medium and Low Risk Confined Spaces
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Rescue Planning in Medium and Low Risk Confined Spaces
The time to think about Confined Space Rescue is BEFORE you need to effect a Rescue!
Work at Height
On-Site Insights: Exploring Equipment Solutions
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On-Site Insights: Exploring Equipment Solutions with Infinite Access Services Ltd
Join us as we embark on an exciting journey with Infinite Access Services Ltd
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Take a look at REAX End of Year Update 2023
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End of Year Update 2023
rundown of progress in '23 and plans for '24
Work at Height
Unconscious and hanging: Tower rescue techniques
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UNCONSCIOUS AND HANGING: TOWER RESCUE TECHNIQUES
Confined Space
Rescue
Rescue log: Angry silo rescue - REAX
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RESCUE LOG: ANGRY SILO RESCUE
Confined Space
Unconscious and hanging: Part 4 constant rate descenders
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UNCONSCIOUS AND HANGING: PART 4 CONSTANT RATE DESCENDERS
Confined Space
Top 5 Myths in Confined Space Work
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TOP 5 MYTHS IN CONFINED SPACE WORK
Confined Space
Tower Rescue Techniques Part 2 – Cut-Away Rescue
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UNCONSCIOUS AND HANGING: TOWER RESCUE TECHNIQUES PART 2 – CUT-AWAY RESCUE
Work at Height
Managing Work at Height: Training and Responsibilities
5
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MANAGING WORK AT HEIGHT? THERE’S SOMETHING YOU NEED TO KNOW…
Confined Space
First Aid
Rescue
Telecoms
Work at Height
What to Expect on a Reax Training Course
5
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WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENS ON A TRAINING COURSE?
Confined Space
Work at Height
First Aid
Cold Truth: Emergency Response Planning, Misses the Obvious
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COLD TRUTH: EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING WHICH MISSES THE OBVIOUS…
Confined Space
Sideways Thinking in Confined Space: Rescue Solutions
5
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SIDEWAYS THINKING IN CONFINED SPACE ACCESS
Confined Space
Confined Space Training: How to Choose the Right Provider
3
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CONFINED SPACE TRAINING 101: BUYERS GUIDE
Confined Space
Work at Height
Rescue
Should We Use a Live Casualty or a Dummy in Training?
5
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SHOULD WE USE A LIVE CASUALTY OR A DUMMY IN TRAINING?
Confined Space
Pick-Off Rescues: Alternatives to Cutting in Confined Space
5
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UNCONSCIOUS AND HANGING: PART 3 PICK-OFF WITHOUT CUTTING
Confined Space
Confined Space Rescue: Safety & Training Essentials
5
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CONFINED SPACE RESCUE
Confined Space
Confined Spaces: Often Overlooked Hazard - Falling Objects
5
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CONFINED SPACE WORK: MISSING A HAZARD? (PART 1)
Confined Space
Confined Spaces Hazards: Unsecured Workers Near Manholes
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CONFINED SPACE WORK: MISSING A HAZARD? (PART 3) ONE STEP AWAY FROM NOT GOING HOME..
Confined Space
Work at Height
Rescue
5 Things We’ve Noticed in Access and Rescue
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5 THINGS WE’VE NOTICED IN ACCESS AND RESCUE IN 2016
Skylotec Power Ascenders
REAX servicing Skylotec Actsafe ACX & ICX Power Ascenders
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Level 2 Servicing for Skylotec Actsafe ACX & ICX Power Ascenders
REAX is now a Level 2 UK Service Centre for Skylotec ACX & ICX Power Ascenders.
Rescue
Man holding a piece of equipment for rescue. Another man suspended in a stretcher wearing safety equipment
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Harken Rescue Equipment | Innovative Tools for Safety and Efficiency
Explore Harken’s high-performance safety and rescue gear. Watch the latest episode now
Confined Space
Someone wearing a breathing apparatus in a smoke filled dark tunnel
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Confined Space Training Courses by REAX
Equip teams for confined spaces with REAX’s expert, onsite training options
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A man holding a KASK helmet with the KASK logo and helmets surrounding him
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NEW Kit room episode - KASK Helmets
Why KASK Helmets Are Changing Head Protection Standards
Case Studies
A team wearing safety equipment operating a casualty in a stretcher
3
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Rescue Training for Sellafield Fire and Rescue
REAX Secures Tender to Train Sellafield’s Fire Rescue Teams
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Are You Looking for Work at Height Consultancy? | REAX
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Are You Looking for Work at Height Consultancy?
Why work at height consultants to support on projects becomes essential
Work at Height
Rescue
Skylotec Power Ascenders
Two people operating a Skylotec ICX with an image of the ascender
3
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Discover the Skylotec Actsafe ICX Power Ascender
Explore the features of the Skylotec ICX Power Ascender and watch our video
Rescue
A photo depicting REAX's rescue plan, focusing on what individuals can anticipate during the rescue process
3
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What to Expect from a Rescue Plan by REAX
A detailed guide to REAX’s Rescue Plans for Work at Height and Confined Spaces
Work at Height
Company fined £1 million as employee suffers injuries. Text beside it reads: Why Work at Height Training Saves Lives
4
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Why Work at Height Training Saves Lives and Money
The critical importance of work-at-height training is to prevent accidents and save costs
Case Studies
Silo tanks with a grey sky and the words TotalEnergies
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Rescue Plan Development for TotalEnergies
Learn how TotalEnergies improved safety with a tailored rescue plan
Case Studies
Busy warehouse with yellow and red slides, ladders, steps and complex structures
3
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Work at Height & Rescue Solutions for DHL
Discover how DHL boosted safety with REAX’s Work at Height and Rescue expertise
Case Studies
Case Study: How REAX Helped Gracon- Milan Skylotec Servicing
3
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How REAX Helped Gracon- Milan Skylotec Servicing
Discover how REAX serviced 48 Milan Rescue Kits for Gracon
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