Fall arrest PPE

<p>Restraint systems keep the user away from the edge of the fall and thus reduce the risk of falling enormously. Suitable PPE and anchorage devices are selected for this purpose, which specifically restrict the user's freedom of movement so that areas at risk of falling cannot be reached in the first place. This can be achieved through a fixed or maximum length of the lanyard.</p>

<p>Regular inspections and training are necessary to ensure the effectiveness and safety of the system. Fall-absorbing elements are also expressly recommended for a safe restraint system, as misuse can result in a fall with serious or fatal injuries. </p>

<p><i><strong>Example components</strong></i></p>

<ol><li><strong>Safety harness:</strong><br>
Safety harness with additional retaining eyelets.</li>

<li><span><strong>Lanyard:</strong></span><br>
Adjustable ropes or straps that connect the positioning belt to a fixed structure.</li>

<li><strong>Anchor devices:</strong><br>
Fixed point to which the system is attached (e.g. Primo anchor points, lifeline systems, rail lifeline systems)</li></ol>

<p>Fall arrest systems are safety systems that catch a person in the event of a fall and reduce the impact energy to minimize injuries. This is ensured by a fall-absorbing element. Depending on the application, a fall arrest system can be equipped with a retractable type fall arrester, a lanyard with energy absorber or a moving fall arrester.</p>

<p>In the event of a fall, the person who has fallen must be checked immediately to ensure that they are conscious and responsive. First aid measures should be initiated if necessary. Prolonged suspension can be dangerous and can lead to suspension trauma, a potentially life-threatening situation caused by the blood vessels in the legs being pinched off. After the rescue, the person should be medically examined immediately, even if there are no obvious injuries.</p>

<p>Correct use and training of users are crucial to ensure the full protective effect of fall arrest systems. Regular checks and maintenance of all components of the system are essential.</p>

<p><i><strong>Example of components</strong></i></p>

<ol><li><strong>Safety harness:</strong><br>
Carries the person and distributes the forces evenly</li>

<li><strong>Lanyard:</strong><br>
Connection between the harness and the anchorage device</li>

<li><strong> Energy absorber: </strong><br>
Reduces the impact energy to minimize the load on the body</li>

<li><strong>Anchorage device:</strong><br>
Fixed point to which the system is attached (e.g. Primo anchor points, lifeline systems, rail lifeline systems)</li></ol>

<p>Work positioning systems are an essential part of fall protection and enable users to stabilize themselves in a specific working position in order to work safely and effectively. In accordance with DGUV Information 201-056, these systems provide controlled positioning at a workstation at height, but are not primarily designed to arrest a fall.</p>

<p>The system allows you to have your hands free to carry out work such as assembly, maintenance or repair. Work on building facades or industrial plants, street lighting or telecommunication masts are possible areas of application where the user must remain in a certain position in order to work safely.</p>

<p><i><strong>Example components</strong></i></p>

<ol><li><strong>Safety harness:</strong><br>
Safety harness with additional retaining eyelets.</li>

<li><span><strong>Lanyard:</strong></span><br>
Adjustable ropes or straps that connect the positioning belt to a fixed structure.</li>

<li><strong>Anchor devices:</strong><br>
Fixed point to which the system is attached (e.g. Primo anchor points, lifeline systems, rail lifeline systems)</li></ol>