safety solutions for evacuation and rescue at height

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1 safety solutions for evacuation and rescue at height

2 Tens of thousands of devices in use today are testimony to the quality, functionality, usability and durability of the products Uniline offer. Confidence with such products is critical and the quality of design, innovation and ease of use, combined with 25 years of experience from our manufacturing partner Mittelmann Safety Products provide it in abundance. evacuation & rescue 02 In the event that a person working at height falls whilst attached to a fall protection system, it is very unlikely that they will be able to recover themselves. If this is the case, then specialist equipment used by trained personnel will be required to quickly and efficiently affect a rescue or recovery. Failure to recover a worker suspended in a safety harness following a fall within a period of 20 minutes could lead to suspension trauma, which in some cases can be fatal. In order to achieve such a rescue or recovery in time, it is essential that work is correctly planned, risks considered and intuitive equipment is available for use by competent people. Due to an adverse perception of complexity and a lack of understanding, rescue and evacuation planning is often ignored in all but specialist contracting sectors. As well as the need to rescue personnel that have fallen, may be injured and in need of direct help by others, there are also many situations where a person working at height may need to quickly escape. This may be because of a life threatening situation or simply because of an equipment failure that has left them stranded. In this case, products which offer fast evacuation or recovery are required. Uniline Safety Systems supply a range of brilliantly engineered and highly intuitive rescue and evacuation products, that when combined as part of a complete access solution, effectively mitigate workplace risks. Each device has been developed to offer simplicity of use and increase user confidence so that rescue provision can be considered and implemented by those that need it across a wide range of industry sectors. In many cases products offer cross functionality, which additionally reduces the need to carry multiple pieces of rescue equipment and saves money in both product and training. PEOPLES SAFETY LTD evacuation & rescue at height

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4 04 There are many reasons why employers should make provision for rescue and recovery arrangements when planning work at height. 1. The casualty needs to be attended to and recovered to a position of safety quickly 2. It is the employers responsibility to plan work at height including rescue provision and not the responsibility of another organisation or individual 3. Work at Height regulations require it When making provision, consider that employees should not engage in any activity, including planning, supervising or carrying out rescue activities unless they are competent to do so. More detailed information on rescue during work at height can be obtained by contacting Uniline Safety Systems Ltd and also by visiting where technical guidance notes can be downloaded. PEOPLES SAFETY LTD evacuation & rescue at height

5 Use our helpful table to quickly establish the capabilities of each product. APPLIC ATION P RODUCT MinEvac MinEvac HUB Lift-Evac Lift-Evac Dbl Multi Access I Multi Access II Multi Access III MaxEvac MaxEvac HUB Lowering a remote casualty Raising a remote casualty Rescuing another in descent Raising and lowering for access Self evacuation by descent Self evacuation by descent above 160m Multiple person evacuation by descent Confined space access & rescue 05 Silo access & rescue MinEvac & LiftEvac are available for use with 9mm, 10mm & 11mm (for Australian Standards compliance) kernmantle ropes. (Only ropes supplied by Uniline may be used.) Quality The rescue products supplied by Uniline are subject to stringent quality inspections during the production process to ensure every device is in good working order. This ensures the safety of your personnel. Furthermore each device has been thoroughly tested by a European Notified Body to the required standard and has also undergone rigorous development testing before being placed on the market. Uniline operates an ISO9001:2000 Quality System. Associated Products & Services Uniline Safety Systems manufacture a wide range of quality anchorage solutions to protect people working at height and mitigate workplace risk. Products include anchor points, horizontal and vertical cable safety systems, horizontal and vertical rail systems and our award winning Uni-16 Synthetic Lifeline for temporary and permanent applications. Our products are supplied through a global network of distribution and specialist installation and training companies that can provide you with a complete solution to your height access and rescue needs. PEOPLES SAFETY LTD

6 Lift-Evac 06 LIFT-EVAC EN341 class A & EN1496 ANSI Z (EN Device) (ANSI Device) A controlled rate descent device for evacuation, raising and lowering of a worker or casualty. The product offers high levels of safety. Best for work positioning over short distances up to 20m and for high level rescue of a casualty from almost any situation you may come across. Easy to anchor and control and intuitive to use due to its ratchet style raise and lower facility. The ratchet handle is telescopic to give more leverage when required and a second handle provides stability and control during use. This makes the raising of two persons very comfortable compared with other rescue products. The Lift-evac can be used to recover a casualty whilst the rescuer remains in a safe position, or if necessary the rescuer can descend to the casualty whilst maintaining complete control of the device. Especially good for wind energy rescue applications and confined space rescue applications, but due to its ease of use can be applied in a wide range of work and rescue situations from construction to broadcast and telecoms. Highly recommended product. Work height: Up to 160m for 2 persons at a time (200kg) Rate of descent/ascent: 0.8 metres per second descent 0.2 metres per second ascent (dependant upon operator competence and fitness) Rope: 10mm diameter kernmantle rope (: Order per metre) LIFT-EVAC DOUBLE EN341 Class A & EN1496 ANSI Z (EN Device) (ANSI Device) A controlled rate descent device for evacuation, raising and lowering of a worker or casualty. The product offers high levels of safety. Best for work positioning over short distances up to 30m and for high level rescue of a casualty from almost any situation you may come across. Easy to anchor and control and intuitive to use due to its double handle ratchet style raise and lower facility. The ratchet handles are telescopic to give more leverage when required. This makes the raising of two persons very comfortable compared with other rescue products. The double handled Lift-evac is especially good for situations where ascent of a taller structure is required or where a faster evacuation from a confined space may be beneficial. Work height: Up to 160m for 2 persons at a time (200kg) Rate of descent/ascent: 0.8 metres per second descent 0.4 metres per second ascent (dependant upon operator competence and fitness) Rope: 10mm diameter kernmantle rope (: Order per metre) PEOPLES SAFETY LTD evacuation & rescue at height

7 07 Lift-Evac Double Lift-Evac Excellent casualty control Lift-Evac A controlled rate descent device for evacuation, raising and lowering of a worker or casualty. The product offers high levels of safety. PEOPLES SAFETY LTD

8 Lift-Evac 08 Lift-Evac Work Kits MULTI ACCESS I Establish a fast and simple solution to suspended access work: Access to windows and facades for maintenance tasks cannot always be achieved using ground based solutions or mobile elevated work platforms. In these cases MultiAccess I provides a safe solution. The simple compact design, combined with the systems operational range, offers versatile access possibilities. To achieve a safe access solution, the worker simply needs; two anchorage points conforming to EN795 the MultiAccess 1 Kit simple training in the competent use of the product From then on, façade maintenance and inspection tasks can be carried out in comfort and safety. MultiAccess I consists of the following building blocks: A LiftEvac or LiftEvac Double with the appropriate rope length A Full Body Harness (MKA20 E Click) fitted with a back support A work seat (FR 2) inclusive of a footrest Lanyard of the appropriate length + mobile fall arrestor (AH3F-12KM) All components can also be used independently as personal protective equipment against a fall in the unlikely event of system breakdown. How to operate with MultiAccess I After connecting the LiftEvac and rope lanyard to their anchor points (ensuring ropes are protected around building or structural edges) the operative can safely descend or ascend the façade of the building or structure with the benefit of: Controlled lowering Controlled raising Controlled descent in an emergency or when the work task is finished A comfortable sitting system Low energy expenditure through the use of the two handled LiftEvac A purely mechanical system, completely independent of power PEOPLES SAFETY LTD evacuation & rescue at height

9 Access and egress in a wide range of environments is made simple with the Multiaccess work systems, incorporating the innovative Liftevac. MULTIACCESS II MULTIACCESS III A safe system for confined space access and egress Not all tanks, containers, silos or confined spaces are accessible from above, but rather from the side via a small entrance point. In this case, access in and out of the work area can be very difficult and in the case of rescue, such an operation presents many challenges. Carrying out operations in confined spaces such as manholes, sewers, water treatment works, storm drains, vessels and silos present a significant challenge for the safety of the worker and those planning and supervising the work. Very often suitable access and anchor points are not available and transportable systems are required. MultiACCESS II offers a unique solution for a variety of work situations by incorporating: 1. A tripod for positioning over the access point to the workplace 2. Handrails fixed to the tripod to assist the worker when gaining access in and out of the access point to the workplace (patent pending) 3. The Liftevac device to lower and raise the worker in and out of the workplace and r ecover them efficiently and effectively in case of an emergency. From the tripod leg a rescue speed of 5m/min can be achieved. 4. Protection against a slip or fall can be offered by the use of an additional fall protection device such as a retractable fall arrest device if required Where a fixed anchor point exists over head, the Liftevac System can be used in conjunction with the Mono-leg A 130 System. PEOPLES SAFETY LTD MultiAccess III offers an optimum solution by providing a side mounted anchor point combined with an access and rescue chute. In this way an injured or unconscious worker can be retrieved from inside the work area without the need to send in and put at risk additional personnel. The combination of the anchor point, LiftEvac and evacuation chute allows the rescuer to get the casualty out of the confined space without causing injury when hauling them around the sharp angles of the opening. Once on the evacuation chute, the casualty can be moved with the benefit of full body support. (In order for the MultiAccess III to be effective, the worker must be attached to the Liftevac system at all times.) For further details, including a copy of a video showing this product in use, please contact Uniline Safety Systems. Available for 500mm and 600mm tank openings as standard. Pricing for MultiAccess Work Kits is available on request. Products are available to view and try out at Uniline s Head Office or at certain distributors training facilities. Demonstrations can also be arranged at customers own facilities under controlled conditions. Please contact us for further details. 09

10 010 PEOPLES SAFETY LTD Min-Evac evacuation & rescue at height Min-Evac Min-Evac EN341 class A & EN1496 ANSI Z (EN Device) (ANSI Device) Controlled rate descent device for evacuation. Best for single person self rescue from structures such as towers, wind turbines, masts, high bay lift trucks and cranes. Work height: Up to 160m for 1 person at a time Rate of descent: 0.8 metres per second Rope: 9mm diameter kernmantle rope (: Order per metre) Min-Evac 2P EN341 class A & EN1496 ANSI Z (EN Device) (ANSI Device) Controlled rate descent device for evacuation. Best for two person self rescue from structures such as towers, wind turbines, masts, high bay lift trucks and cranes. Work height: Up to 160m for 2 persons at a time Rate of descent: 0.8 metres per second Rope: 10mm diameter kernmantle rope (: Order per metre)

11 EN ANSI Min-Evac ANSI EN 011 Min-Evac Hub Type A EN341 class A & EN1496 ANSI Z (EN Device) (ANSI Device) Controlled rate descent device for evacuation and rescue. Best for single person self rescue from structures such as towers, wind turbines, masts, high bay lift trucks and cranes and where a casualty may need to be rescued by another person. Work height: Up to 160m for 1 person at a time Rate of descent: 0.8 metres per second Rope: 9mm diameter kernmantle rope (: Order per metre) Min-Evac 2P Hub Type A EN341 class A & EN1496 ANSI Z (EN Device) (ANSI Device) Controlled rate descent device for evacuation and rescue. Best for two person self rescue from structures such as towers, wind turbines, masts, high bay lift trucks and cranes and where a casualty may need to be rescued by another person. Work height: Up to 160m for 2 persons at a time Rate of descent: 0.8 metres per second Rope: 10mm diameter kernmantle rope (: Order per metre) for more information about our range of equipment visit our website at

12 Max-Evac 012 Max-Evac EN341 class A & EN1496 ANSI Z (EN Device) (ANSI Device) Controlled rate descent device for evacuation. Best for high use rescue situations, such as evacuating multiple people from cable cars. Work height: Up to 300m for 1 person at a time Up to 160m for 2 persons at a time Rate of descent: 0.7 metres per second Rope: 9mm diameter kernmantle rope (: Order per metre) uniline safety systems evacuation & rescue at height Max-Evac Hub Type A EN341 class A & EN1496 ANSI Z (EN Device) (ANSI Device) Controlled rate descent device for evacuation and rescue. Best for high use rescue situations, such as evacuating multiple people from cable cars and high tower rescue. Work height: Up to 300m for 1 person at a time Up to 160m for 2 persons at a time Rate of descent: 0.7 metres per second Rope: 9mm diameter kernmantle rope (: Order per metre)

13 Max-Evac Max-Evac ANSI Max-Evac Hub Type B EN341 class A & EN1496 ANSI Z (EN Device) (ANSI Device Controlled rate descent device for evacuation and rescue, complete with aluminium mounting bracket for securing the device to ladder rungs. Specialist use for high rescue situations, such as evacuating workers attached to vertical ladders following a fall. Work height: Up to 300m for 1 person at a time Up to 160m for 2 persons at a time Rate of descent: 0.7 metres per second Rope: 9mm diameter kernmantle rope (: Order per metre) for more information about our range of equipment visit our website at EN EN ANSI 013

14 Accessories Anchors Rope Slings Rope Slings 16mm rope sling with protective sleeve and two 15cm diameter loops. Tested to EN795 and rated to 15kN. Length 1.0m m m m Websling Sling Webbing Sling Webbing sling for choking suitable structural anchorage points. Supplied with a karabiner hook. Tested to EN795 and rated to 15kN. Length 0.6m m m Adjustable Window Anchor Adjustable Window Anchor Fits between a structural window or door frame for attachment of a rescue device. Tested to EN795 and rated to 15kN. 1 user - maximum opening 1100mm 2 user - maximum opening 900mm Single Anchor Point Single Anchor Point For installation in a range of suitable structures, including concrete, steel and double skin brickwork. (Validation by a structural engineer or static pull test required before use). The anchors can be used for attachment of a rescue device or back up fall arrest device. Tested to EN795 and rated to a minimum of 15kN. 316 Stainless Steel/Electropolished. 1 user - M12 fixing 2 user - M16 fixing UE0200A Also available in yellow. Add suffix YLW to the product code. uniline safety systems evacuation & rescue at height

15 Kernmaster(tm) - 11mm diameter semi-static kernmantle rope Ropes Ropes (EN1891 Type A. Conforms to NFPA 1983 and AS4142.3) Constructed with a traditional mantle sleeve consisting of 48 strands of polyester. The inside, or kern is a braided core of energy absorbing nylon. The core is fully steam stabilised to enhance the ropes flexibility and prevent hardening in service. The braid also bends more easily and with less fatiguing of the core when cycled over sheaves or dropped over a parapet. Sleeves are either white or solution cast fibre, which makes for lasting colours and enhanced wear resistance. Knotted break strength kg (4600lbs) Average break strength kg (7100lbs) Weight kg/100m (5.8lbs/100ft) White with red fleck Red with blue fleck Black Rocker Rope Grab EN353-2 Hand sized safety back up rope grab for use in rescue, rope access and intervention applications. Fits rope sizes 10.5mm to 12.7mm diameter. Minimum breaking load is dependant upon the type and diameter of rope. Rocker Rope Grab 015 Stock Colours for more information about our range of equipment visit our website at

16 Aluminium Rope Grab Aluminium Rope Grab EN353-2 & EN358 Small hard anodised aluminium rope grab for use with 10.5 to 13mm diameter kernmantle energy absorbing rope. Minimum breaking load of the system is dependant upon the type and diameter of rope. The minimum strength of the device is >23kN Description Pip Pin Fixed Pin Rope Grab Rope Grab SK16/SK12KM EN353-2 For lowering down a rope lanyard in order to lift a casualty and remove their taught lanyard from the anchor point before carrying out a casualty raise or controlled descent. Suitable for use with 16mm and 12mm ropes. Description SK SK12KM Rope Clamp Rope Clamp For shortening a rope length or acting as a rope stop. Used in conjunction with our rescue devices Rope Lever Rope Lever This handy device enables the rescuer to create space beneath a taught rope to enable them to attach a rope grab prior to carrying out a casualty raise or descent Aluminium Pulley Aluminium Pulley Swivel cheek anodised aluminium pulley with oil-lite bush. Suitable for use with 10mm to 12mm diameter rope. (EN12278 & NFPA 2001 approved). Minimum breaking load 35kN uniline safety systems evacuation & rescue at height

17 ANSI Karabiner Hooks Auto-locking twistlock karabiner hooks manufactured from heat treated alloy steel. Approved to ANSI Z359.1:2007. Kwicklock hook gate opening 16mm (5/8 ). Fireman side opening hook (NFPA 2001) gate opening 50mm (2 ). Description Kwicklock Fireman Side Opening ANSI Karabiner Hooks Aluminium Karabiner Hooks Description MBK2201 small hook with screw gate MBK2202 wide hook with screw gate MTK2203 wide hook with twist lock gate MTK2204 formed hook with twist lock gate Aluminium Karabiner Hooks 017 Special Kits As many customers have unique needs, special rescue kits can be put together and supplied using a customer specific product code. Please ask for further details. Special Kits for more information about our range of equipment visit our website at

18 Storage Bags & Cases Bags Bags All bags come complete with loops for karabiner hooks, adjustable shoulder straps, handy storage pocket and closure cords. They are made from tough nylon coated PVC. Size Small Bag cm x 57cm (up to 82m rope) Medium Bag cm x 65cm (up to 100m rope) Other sizes are available on request. Special colours can be accommodated for larger orders. 018 Boxes Boxes Storage cases are aluminium construction with plastic protected grip handles and locking facilities. The lids of the cases are fitted with seals to prevent water and dust from getting inside and have restraining straps to prevent hinge damage. Size Aluminium Case 432mm x 335mm x 277mm ca. 29 litre Aluminium Case 582mm x 385mm x 277mm ca. 47 litre Aluminium Case 592mm x 388mm x 409mm ca. 76 litre Aluminium Case 782mm x 385mm x 379mm ca. 91 litre Dimensions are width x height x depth. Larger sizes are available on request. Foam inserts available on request. Load capacity 35kg per handle. Maintenance Free Storage Systems As rescue products can be stored without use for long periods of time, Uniline can provide storage packaging that creates a moisture controlled atmosphere, thereby removing the need for annual inspection of a device that has not been used. The high quality packaging has an MVTR (Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate) of 0.02g which is further controlled by the use of desiccants inside the bag. The product can be kept in the bag without the need for service for up to 10 years and have a moisture safety gauge to allow visual inspections. The bags have an easy access tear point for access in the event of an emergency. If you would like to discuss maintenance free packaging for your products please contact Uniline. uniline safety systems evacuation & rescue at height

19 Training Carrying out a rescue of a fellow worker or stranded casualty, or self-evacuation from a dangerous situation is quite a responsibility. It is therefore imperative that such tasks should only be undertaken by trained and competent people. Uniline and its network of specialist distributors and service providers in more than 22 countries, are able to deliver full package solutions for people working at height, including in many cases provision of specialist access and rescue training in controlled environments. Uniline also have many contacts for specialist training providers for highly complex and technical rescue, in areas such as power distribution and wind energy. Training teams can be mobilised to deliver training in many countries, where specialist training provision is not available. For more details and to discuss your specific requirements, please contact Uniline. 019 Equipment Maintenance Your rescue equipment needs to be maintained and kept in good working order. Uniline and many of its partners are able to provide maintenance and service of your rescue devices. The general rules for equipment servicing are as follows: 1 User 150kg 5000 descent metres or at twelve month intervals 1 User 100kg 7500 descent metres or at twelve month intervals 1 User 75kg 10,000 descent metres or at twelve month intervals If two persons descend simultaneously, a maximum of 320 descent metres is permissible. As rescues come about as the result of unplanned events, immediate and effective response is required. Whilst you cannot predict what may happen when work at height is being carried, you can plan to ensure your equipment is ready for use. This will reduce risks for the casualty and the rescuer. Contact Uniline for details of your nearest service centre. for more information about our range of equipment visit our website at

20 Uniline Safety Systems is a leading international manufacturer of fall protection products and systems. Through a combination of expert knowledge and practical experience, we can help our customers reduce risk and increase safety when working at height. Uniline s comprehensive range of products offers fully compliant, practical solutions for structures of all types, in all industries. Our ethos of delivering quality, service, training and support for our customers has earned Uniline a deserved reputation for excellence around the world. Operating through specialist safety companies in over 25 countries, Uniline provides local support and installation services to meet the specifi c safety objectives of all our customers. The best vertical fall protection systems in the world won t let you down. The extensive development of the EasyClimber range of products for vertical structures including masts, towers, pylons, wind turbines, silos, bridges and chimney stacks ensures customers will enjoy the safest and most functional climbing experience possible. If you need a safety solution for roof access during maintenance and inspection tasks, then look no further than Uniline s RoofSafe product range. Our products, including roof anchors, horizontal lifelines, horizontal rail systems and walkways offer comprehensive protection for workers on all types of roofs. MultiSafe comprises three of the best known brands in fall protection safety: Uni-8, Uni-16, and UniRail. The versatility of these products combined with Uniline s expertise in fall protection ensures we can solve even the most complex of height safety problems in industry, construction, façade access and for all manner of building maintenance and inspection tasks. A range of intuitive rescue and access products to aid recovery of workers after a fall or in an emergency at height. The diversity of Uniline s Rescue range ensures we can provide a solution for all types of rescue situations whilst keeping safety the top priority. because lives depend on it local distributor/systems integrator Uniline Safety Systems Limited UK 5a Merse Road North Moons Moat Redditch, Worcestershire B98 9HL USA Chenal Parkway Suite #352 Little Rock, AR USA AUSTRALIA P.O. Box 1226 Surfers Paradise Queensland 4217 Australia SPAIN C/Albarracin 6-3D La Linea Cadiz España t: +44 (0) f: +44 (0) t: +01 (501) f: +01 (501) t: +61 (7) f: +61 (7) t: +34 (856) m: +34 (627)