Hercule Horizontal Fall Arrest System

HORIZONTAL FALL ARREST INTRODUCTION

Safesite's Hercule horizontal fall arrest/goods carrying enclosed track system has been tested to the requirements of BS EN 795:1997 Protection against falls from a height–anchor devices–Requirements and testing class D. In many instances when operatives are carrying out operations on trains, lorries and aircraft with low ground clearances, conventional fall arrest solutions would not work. This is due to the fact that the deflection of conventional horizontal cables, or the general take up of the system, mean that the operative would hit the ground before the fall was arrested. With this in mind, Safesite had developed an overhead enclosed track system with the operative and maintenance of the system as key design features.

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HORIZONTAL FALL ARREST APPLICATION

Unlike conventional beam and trolley systems, Hercule is an enclosed track system which eliminates excessive build up of debris from collecting on the main running track. In addition, the lightweight trolley with sealed bearings allows the operative to move completely "hands" free throughout the system. This ensures that, should the operative fall, the trolley will be immediately above so preventing the pendulum effect that is associated with conventional systems. The system can also be installed in low ground clearance situations or up to 60m between the operative and the track.

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HORIZONTAL FALL ARREST DESIGN FLEXIBILITY

When it comes to lorry or aircraft maintenance, it is not always possible to place the vehicle in the same position every time. The Hercule horizontal fall arrest system can be installed as a double track and trolley device with a further single track running in between so that all required positions over an area can be accommodated in complete safety with the operative trolley immediately above the operative at all times. The flexible design of the system means that it can cope with bends and changes in height within the run of the system. In addition to these features, a turntable and point system allows entry/exit to any number of systems within the building. The control of the number of operatives in an area can be accommodated by stops at predetermined positions. The system has four track sizes which are available in 3mm lengths that are selected according to use, loadings and available centres of support. The track can be specified in galvanised, zinc coated or epoxy resin steel depending upon client's individual requirements.

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LEGAL REQUIREMENT

All fall arrest & PPE equipment needs regular inspection and re-certification in accordance with BS EN 365:2004 Personal Protective Equipment against falls from height–General requirements for instruction for use and marking. This can be carried out by Safesite as a service contract and included within the quotation for the system.

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