A short guide to fall arrest systems- how to choose the best?


Posted October 10, 2019 by garrethenry

Fall Arrest is a complex method, with different scenarios requiring different solutions and different levels of understanding. It is often one of the least addressed areas of personnel safety.
 
September 2019, Cardiff, UK: Whenever you require to arrest a fall during lifting operations, Bishop Lifting Services is always ready for the challenge with the most robust and reliable supply of fall arrest systems available.

A fall arrester is designed in such a way that it resists the maximum force that could be developed during a fall. Fall arrest anchors are the foundation of the fall protection system and include shackles and webbing slings.
Shackles are produced in a wide range of styles, types, sizes, and materials which makes the process of selecting very much complicated. The two most common types are the D-Shackle and the Snap Shackle.

The D-Shackle has a D-shaped design which makes it easier to identify. It is narrower than other types of shackles such as the anchor, and it mostly has a threaded pin closing mechanism. Its main function is to sustain high loads on the primary line. If used on a side, or raising line for loads, it may buckle. A D-Shackle generally comes in a galvanized metal or stainless steel with various pin options to suit your needs.

Snap Shackles are crafted with a spring activating technique, which gives it the snap name1 It can be utilized swiftly with one hand. So, if speed is the aim of the operation, then the Snap Shackle is the best. Jobs that require you to disconnect, reconnect, and repeat maneuvers, snap shackle is the preferred choice.

The first step to opt for an appropriate web sling is to conclude the kind of material you need the sling to be made of. There are many lifting slings to choose from- wire rope slings, polyester slings, nylon slings, and chain slings. By looking at the properties of a lifting sling, it will help you determine what kind of sling to purchase.

LOLER is a robust set of guidelines for this industry, and by having a good understanding of its contents, you will know the basic steps to ensure safety while operating the webbing slings.

All equipment have a safe working load (SWL), which refers to the limit provided by a manufacturer to notify the maximum weight that you should not exceed during operating under any circumstances.

End Note:

Employing the perfect fall arrest system requires you to perform research before you scramble for options. With so many great brands and products out there with innumerable models and features available, the best way is to analyze how you are going to utilize the fall arrest system. To start with, you can visit the website of Bishop Lifting Services to go through the best fall arrest products!

For more visit @ https://www.bishopliftingequipment.co.uk/height-safety-equipment/fall-arrest-blocks/fall-arrester
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Last Updated October 10, 2019