Fall Arrest Equipment

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1 Fall Arrest Equipment Health and safety legislation states that fall protection measures must be put in place for any person working at a height of two metres or more where a fall hazard exists. If it is not feasible to eliminate the hazard using a collective system, then a personal protective equipment system must be selected and used, be it a restraint, work positioning or fall arrest product. This system consists of a full body harness, an intermediate attachment and an anchorage connector. The systems can only be used if a suitable anchorage point is located close to the area. Rope or Webbing Lanyards The choice is primarily one of preference as they both offer the same high level of performance. Rope Lanyards Can become rigid and difficult to handle when dirty - but offer great durability and a longer working life than webbing. Webbing Lanyards Are more lightweight, visible and easier to handle than rope - but offer less durability. Arrest Product Selection Lanyards Maximum length two metres. For work requiring limited movement. Fall Arrest Blocks m. Automatic retractable cable allows freedom of movement. For workers who need to move relatively quickly up and down on a worksite. The automatic braking system arrests a fall in seconds. Rope Grabs For freedom to move around an elevated worksite (this could be horizontal or vertical, fixed or flexible). In the event of a fall, the guided type fall arrester grabs onto the anchorage line and arrests the fall - resulting in limited travel. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 came into force on 6 April The Regulations apply to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury. They place duties on employers, the self-employed, and any person that controls the work of others (for example facilities managers or building owners who may contract others to work at height. The Work at Height (Amendment) Regulations 2007 which came into force on 6 April 2007 apply to those who work at height providing instruction or leadership to one or more people engaged in caving or climbing by way of sport, recreation, team building or similar activities in Great Britain. As part of the Regulations, duty holders must ensure: all work at height is properly planned and organised; those involved in work at height are competent; the risks from work at height are assessed and appropriate work equipment is selected and used; Page 1946 Work at Height Regulations 2005 the risks from fragile surfaces are properly inspected and maintained. There is a simple hierarchy for managing and selecting equipment for work at height. Duty holders must: avoid work at height where they can; use work equipment or other measures to prevent falls where they cannot avoid working at height; and where they cannot eliminate the risk of a fall, use work equipment or other measures to minimise the distance and consequences of a fall should one occur. The Regulations include schedules giving requirements for existing places of work and means of access for work at height, collective fall prevention (eg guardrails and working platforms), collective fall arrest (eg nets, airbags, etc), personal fall protection (eg work restraints, fall arrest and rope access) and ladders.

2 Lanyard Block Retractable Energy Absorbing Lanyard Block Retractable mini web block The unit connects directly onto a fall arrest harness. Locks on with decelerating brake action in the event of a fall and recoils the lanyard when slack is introduced to reduce trip hazards. Compact design, built in shock pack. Working length: 2.5m. Max fall arrest force: 6KN. (L x W x D): 100 x 110 x 75mm. Certified to: CE 0320, EN364, EN360. The TuffSafe range of fall arrest harnesses are lightweight, durable manufactured from 45mm water repellent polyester webbing with rip stitch fall indicators, ideal for all day comfort and dependability. Fully adjustable for easy fitting, all fittings are made from high tensile steel alloy. All TuffSafe harnesses are certified to: CE 0320, EN361, EN358, EN364. Rear D Harness TSH1 One point attachment: One dorsal D-ring. : 0.95kg. Front & Rear D Harness TSH2 Two point attachment: One dorsal D-ring. One chest mounted D-ring. : 1.15kg. TFF- TSEAL1 1.12kg -3905E Parking Loops Prevents wear on harness straps. The clip fits onto the harnesses shoulder strap. Once fitted the karabiner is connected directly to the loop for safe stowage when not in use. This stops the lanyard from trailing on the floor and causing a trip hazard. Points TFF- TSH A Front & Rear D Harness TSH3 Three point attachment: One Dorsal D-ring. Two side D-rings. : 1.25kg. Points TFF- TSH B Front & Rear D Harness TSH4 Four point attachment: One dorsal D-ring. One chest mounted D-ring. Two side D-rings. : 1.75kg. TFF- TSPL 10g -3935E Trauma Suspension Straps Trauma suspension straps allow the worker to stand up in their harness to ease the discomfort whilst suspended from a lanyard after a fall. Helps release the tension within the harness straps by relieving pressure on the groin, helps prevent loss of circulation to the legs and feet. Attaches to harness side leg straps. Points TFF- TSH C Shock Absorbers Lightweight, durable and fitted with a shock absorber pack and a 70mm delta link. Certified to: CE 0320, EN 364, EN 355. Max fall arrest force: 6KN. TSSA1 & TSSA11 Soft Edge 32mm wide, cut resistant polyester webbing provides greater strength and resistance along with its water repellent coating can help prolong its life. TSSA1 Points TFF- TSH D TSSA9 Twin legs allow movement between anchorage points. The elasticated lanyard reduces the amount of hanging slack. Lightweight, durable and fitted with a shock absorber pack and a 70mm delta link. The 35mm tubular webbing and tear webbing provides greater strength and resistance. TSSA11 TFF- TSTSS 150g -3977F TFF- TSSA1 0.60kg -3951B TSSA kg -3961L TFF- TSSA9 1.50kg -3959J Page 1947

3 Body Harness - 1 Point One point full body harness made of strong 45mm wide polyester webbing. Lightweight and durable therefore ideal for all day comfort and dependability. Adjustable thigh and chest straps with metal buckles and back anchorage dorsal D-ring attachment. Capable of supporting up to 310lb (22st/140.6kg) EN 361:2002 SSF- List BHP K Body Harness 2 Point Two point full body harness made of strong 45mm wide polyester webbing. Lightweight and durable therefore ideal for all day comfort and dependability. Adjustable thigh and chest straps with metal buckles and back anchorage dorsal D-ring attachment. Two point anchor straps for extra harnessing support. Capable of supporting up to 310lb (22st/140.6kg) EN 361:2002 SSF- List BHP K Body Harness 2 Point - With Belt Two point full body harness made of strong 45mm wide polyester webbing. Adjustable thigh and chest straps with metal buckles and back anchorage dorsal D-ring attachment. Two point anchor straps for extra harnessing support. Detachable belt harness including adjustable strap with metal buckles and two D-rings. Two polyester/plastic 90mm D-rings and clip attachment at the rear. Capable of supporting up to 310lb (22st/140.6kg). Fall Arrest Kits Produced specifically to provide the construction and general industry with an immediate selection of fall protection equipment to suit their requirements. All kits are conveniently packed in carry cases. Duraflex Elasticated Harness Patented Miller Duraflex harnesses feature specially formulated elastomer webbing that stretches to provide greater comfort. As Duraflex harnesses offer a wider end user acceptance, a comfortable harness is more likely to be worn properly - enhancing compliance and safety on the job site. Coated with Teflon, this invisible hightech protective treatment contributes to extend the service life of the Duraflex harness and increases durability. Teflon repels water, oil, grease, dirt and concrete dust that may cause degradation and erosion of the harness. Kit MT03 Contents: one-point Duraflex elasticated harness, rear anchorage with Teflon finish. Block, 2.5m retractable webbing. Webbing strap anchorage point, length 0.6m. Supplied in a plastic carry case. MIL- MT kg -5003C Kit MT11 Contents: one-point harness, rear anchorage. Lanyard (sewn directly onto harness) with shock absorber and scaffold hook, length 2m. Supplied in a plastic carry case. Duraflex webbing is designed to stretch and conform to the worker s body Kit MT10 Contents: one-point harness, rear anchorage. Lanyard (sewn directly onto harness) with shock absorber and connector 18mm opening, length 2m. Supplied in a plastic carry case. MIL- MT kg -5006F Backpack Kit Contents: 1 or 2 point Duraflex elasticated harness, rear anchorage and 2m elasticated Miller lanyard with 50mm steel scaffold hook with Teflon finish. Supplied in a back pack EN 361:2002 SSF- List BHP K Page 1948 MIL- MT kg -5007G MIL- Backpack Kit 2.34kg -5502B

4 Stretchable Body Harnesses DuraFlex TM The Miller DuraFlex harness is unique. The harness stretches naturally with every movement of the wearer giving a better fit, improved comfort and better compliance. Particularly suitable for the construction and general industrial use where PPE should be worn. Natural choice: Instead of working against you, it works with you, naturally. There's no bunching, binding or kinking. You can look forward to greater mobility, less fatigue and greater productivity. Light and flexible: The Miller DuraFlex harness is made of a new 43mm stretch webbing which is a special blend of polyamide and elastomer. The light aluminum buckles make adjustment quick and easy. Applications: Miller DuraFlex harnesses are variably suitable for fall protection, positioning, recovery, rescue and ladder climbing. Easy to check compliance: The bright, lime green colour offers easy visual identification of harness users. All DuraFlex harnesses are CE certified and comply with EN 361 and, where necessary, with EN 358. TEFLON coated webbing: a high-tech treatment applied to all the DuraFlex TM webbing that provides an invisible protective barrier repelling water, oil, grease, dirt and concrete dust that cause deterioration and erosion of untreated harness webbing. Maintains its stain resistance even after repeated washing. This protection offers cleaner, more comfortable equipment that encourages end-user acceptance and site compliance also offers longer product service life to maximize economy DuraFlex TM elasticated webbing is an innovation from Miller : Patent no DuraFlex Body Harness -1 Point MA02 Duraflex 1-point harness with rear D-ring attachment; Patented Miller Duraflex webbing is designed to stretch and conform to the workers movements for greater mobility and comfort. An invisible high-tech Teflon coating repels water, oil, grease, dirt and concrete dust which extends the service life of the Duraflex harness compared to conventional harnesses. DuraFlex Body Harness - 2 Point MA04 Duraflex 2-point harness with front webbing loops and rear D-ring attachments; Patented Miller Duraflex webbing is designed to stretch and conform to the workers movements for greater mobility and comfort. An invisible high-tech Teflon coating repels water, oil, grease, dirt and concrete dust which extends the service life of the Duraflex harness compared to conventional harnesses. DuraFlex Body Harness - 2 Point MA58 Duraflex 2-point harness complete with front and rear D-ring attachments, plus a padded waistbelt for work positioning; Patented Miller Duraflex webbing is designed to stretch and conform to the workers movements for greater mobility and comfort. An invisible high-tech Teflon coating repels water, oil, grease, dirt and concrete dust which extends the service life of the Duraflex harness compared to conventional harnesses. MIL- M/L -8002B MIL- M/L -8004D MIL- M/L -8058M Page 1949

5 Page 1950 Self Retracting Lifeline Miller Falcon SRL, Self Retracting Lifeline with high impact-resistant nylon housing to withstand the harsh rigours of the toiughest applications (lifetime housing guarantee) and no annual factory re-certification is required. An authorised competent person can annually re-inspect the Falcon TM SRL. Length MIL m -6608H m -6622T m -6626Y Positioning Lanyard & Retractable Webbing Shock absorbing lanyard, once in place at the work site, the operator connects to the anchorage point with this shockabsorbing lanyard for fall arrest protection. Length: 2m Work positioning lanyard is passed around the supporting structure and connected to the side D-rings of the harness, the positioning lanyard allows the operator to work in a safe and supported hands-free position at height. Length: 2m Retractable webbing is lightweight, highly durable composite fall arrest block with retractable webbing and quick activating automatic braking system that stops a fall within centimetres. Length: 2.5m. Length MIL m 0.8kg -5821K m 0.5kg -5826Q Manyard - Snap Hook Miller Manyard with snaphook and karabiner. Lightweight, stretchable fall arrest lanyard greatly reduces the risks of tripping and snagging for increased safety. Length MIL m -5326F m -5327G Manyard - Scaffold Hook Miller Manyard with double action scaffold hook and karabiner. Lightweight, stretchable fall arrest lanyard greatly reduces the risks of tripping and snagging for increased safety. Length MIL m -5324D m -5325E Shock Absorbing Lanyard with Galvanised Connectors - 2m Shock absorbing webbing lanyard equipped with two screwgate karabiners. Length: 2m. MIL C Safety Lanyard Adjustable twin leg fall arrest lanyard. Extra leg allows movement between anchorage points by means of double clipping. Generally used for tower climbing, steel erecting, scaffolding and maintenance on open structures. EN354/355. Length RDG- RGL m -6177G Wire Fall Arrest & Rescue Block RGA4 Three way retrieval block fitted with an up/down winch mechanism and the standard fall arrest capability. In the event of a fall, the operative can be winched up or down to safety almost immediately. EN 360 & EN 1496 A&B. Cable spec: 15 x 5mm galvanised steel wire rope. Connector: double action. High tensile steel alloy. Max arrest force: < 6kN. Approx arrest distance: 0.5 metres. Length RDG- RGA4 15m 11.35kg -6104D Rescue Tripod RGR1 Aluminium ripod that is easy to erect on site. Adjustable lower and middle to adapt and adjust to the most demanding surfaces. Two additional anchorage points (SWL 200kgs ) on the underside of the head for additional primary/secondary systems. EN795. Height range: m. Span diameter: 1.80m. RDG- RGR kg -6201A Harness Kit RGHK5 IPAF Approved to the requirements of the IPAF technical guidance notes TGN H1/05/05. Consists of a full body harness RGH 2 and a fully adjustable restraint lanyard, the lanyard is supplied with a screw gate Karabiner. Harness only. Front and rear attachment point, rip stitch indicators. Lightweight and water resistant webbing. Tough plastic container. EN361 and EN354. RDG- RGHK5 IPAF 1.15kg -6152M 66.94

6 Front & Rear D Elasticated Harness - RGH9 Elasticated webbing provides additional comfort and support during use. Also fitted with a rear dee and a chest mounted front dee. Utilising the front dee, the harness can be fitted with a rope and grab system for vertical fall protection. EN 361. Fast Fit Harness - RGH12 This harness is the ideal solution where rapid and simplistic donning is crucial. Comprises front and rear D rings for the purpose of fall arrest, and provides the perfect solution where speed and extra comfort is preferred. EN361. Full Body Harnesses Using the latest computer aided design techniques coupled with the development of prototypes through the use of rapid prototyping methods, Ridgegear is able to combine new designs with tried and tested components benefiting the end user with improved functionality and the knowledge that Ridgegear's products give absolute security. Every harness is fully adjustable allowing quick and easy adjustment using fittings made from a high tensile alloy. Front & Rear D Rescue Harness - RGH5 Designed for use as a confined access harness. The front and rear attachment points can be used as standard fall arrest points and the rescue strap can be used for lifting and lowering. Suitable for use with fall arrest/ recovery blocks. EN 361 & EN RDG- RGH5 1.45kg -6135E RDG- RGH9 1.30kg -6139J RDG- RGH kg -6142M Multi Task Comfort Harness - RGH16 comfortable harness designed for operatives who spend long hours working at height and in exposed areas. Ventral front D sit suspension with rear and side attachment. EN358, 361 & EN813. RDG- RGH kg -6146Q Tool Lanyard Single Carabiner Allows you to quickly detach a tethered tool and exchange it out with another. Comes complete with lanyard and one detachable tool attachment. Stretch cord surrounded by tubular nylon webbing. Lock stitching at both ends for extra security. Quick release buckle. Works with additional lanyard loop attachments. Maximum safe working capacity: 2.27kg. Type (mm) TAR- Standard E Extended K Tool Lanyards Carabiner self-locks to worker or anchor for added security. Shorter length helps prevent tools from hitting the deck. Stretch cord surrounded by tubular nylon webbing. Lock stitching at both ends for extra security. Short: 28 to 35 ( mm). Hi-Vis lime. Maximum safe working capacity: 4.55kg. Product Type TAR Single Locking -3108D Double Locking -3118D Accessory Anchor Wraps around railings and beams to hold tool lanyards, canvas buckets and other accessories. Heavy duty 45mm Tetoron webbing strap, nickel-plated iron D-Ring. Black 840D nylon sleeve material. Not for climbing or fall arrest. Max. Safe Working Capacity TAR lbs -3175R Tool Lanyard Loops Three elastic lanyards that attach to the 3102 series lanyards. Quick release buckle. Stretch cord surrounded by tubular nylon webbing. Lock stitching for extra security. Adjustable barrel lock. Hi-Vis lime. Maximum safe working capacity: 2.27kg. TAR J 4.32 Wrist Lanyard 3115 Secures small hand tools. Poly webbing cuff secures to wrist. Tether length 190mm. Ribbed pull cord. Adjustable barrel lock. TAR- Small/Medium0-3115D 2.44 Large/Extra Large -3115H 2.44 Snap Hook Rope Comes with snap hook and woven eye. Stainless steel swivel hook. 50mm diameter stainless steel ring. Rope length: 12mm nylon x 12m long. Safe working load: 150lbs. TAR- TA B Hard Hat Lanyards Easily and comfortably attaches to hard hats and other head wear. Easy release clamp attaches to just about anything. Comfortable high stretch elastic material. One size - adjustable. Hi-Vis lime. 3540L Buckle Clamp Product Type TAR Clamp -3150L Buckle -3155J 4.54 Tie Hooks Large Hook, Hand Grip & Double Belts High tensile strength, weather resistant Nylon 66. Excellent resistance to oil, salt, solvents, and alkali. Colour: Hi-Vis orange. Temp range: F ( C). 3580L 3560L Load Limit TAR- 3540L 44lbs/20kg -3540G L 44lbs/20kg -3560G L 55lbs/25kg -3580G 6.28 Retractable Tool Lanyard Retractable tool lanyard with auto-lock action release and harness/tool belt attachment point. 360 rotation. Length: 1.2 metre. Maximum weight: 5kg. TAR- TA R TA M Page 1951