The life of fall protection equipment is an average of 5 years from commissioning.

During the period of use equipment may at any time discard connection. periodic inspection, drop, or injury. A few 'hard' parts as hooks, rope locks, etc. Is often approved for longer use. We do of course respect to each manufacturer's recommendations inspection.

Yes, if you purchased a product from us, have product for inspection or want the establishment of products with us, these are put into our database including serial and documentation attached to each product.

Basically, it is necessary to always attach any documentation regarding. products for inspection:

• Manual,

• Journal Card (often part of the manual)

• Control card and other documentation from previous inspection

This is to be able to identify each product, taking into account its history, service life, etc. limitations.

OBS. If you purchased the product from us and just get checked in our workshop, we have all the relevant information in advance.

As described in EN 365 should fall protection equipment minimum for inspection once a year, so you risk being fined if you have equipment lying around that does not have evidence of periodic inspection.

Since the fall protection equipment must be able to rescue you in case of a fall, the equipment must always be in the best condition.

You risk that the equipment will not function properly or even burst if so, if it is not maintained both current (the employer) and periodically (bycompetent person).

Fall protection equipment is intended for use in short-term work, usually not more than 4 man hours (one person's work for one hour) for the task.

Basically fall blocks and lines designed to be fixed overhead and thus be positioned vertically, however, each fall blocks fastened horizontally, this must be decided / approved by the manufacturer and can often be read in the manual, on the product or separate documentation. Checkmate's Xcalibre series are all approved for horizontal use.

NB. Remember to use fall blocks with edge secured line / wire at risk of sharp edges.

Whatever you call it, make the use of fall protection equipment and work at heights draw up a rescue plan that describes what is to be made in case of a fall, where one or more people are involved.

The plan for ongoing assessment before starting work and also at work if conditions change. The plan must always be available and all involved and all must be instructed in the plan.

NB. To make it easy for you, D-S Fall Protection has a free useful template ready when needed as you / we can organize the situation. Please contact us regarding. this.Selection of equipment for fall protection depends very much on the situation. To help you find out the correct solutions are here answers from our experts on frequently asked questions.

Follow the same rules as any other safety equipment. Depending on the situation must be erected injunction sign at the access to the work area, this is particularly important information for newcomers on site.

"The fall length is the maximum vertical distance a person can fall and still avoid contact with the lower level."

When using equipment designed to secure so, it is important to calculate how much you could potentially fall, and thus evaluate whether to use other equipment, or use the drop preventive solutions.

To be in charge included:

• Where the anchor point is located (see fall factor)

• The length of the lanyard (depending on the chosen securing)

• Releasing the damper (often max up to 1.75 m)

• Individual height (2 meters)

• A safety buffer (incl. The beltextended / stretched at least and braking distance) (1 meter)

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Most manufacturers recommend using products from the same manufacturer into a system, however, in most combinations of equipment easily use equipment from several manufacturers as long as the equipment is approved for use in the situation.

Example ofapproved / safe composition: Helkropssele (EN 361) (manufacturer X) + Fall Line 2 m (EN 355) (manufacturer Y)

The pendulum Fall is an alarming decrease that occurs when moving in a too large angle relative to the anchor point. The danger exists in that person may hit hurdles in the fall or perhaps even fall to ground level. Furthermore, there is risk of bad damage to the liner at sharp edges.

Risk of pendulum drop should at all times be reduced by having the anchor point as far as possible of person

Advice:

• Always have the anchor point located above the person, if possible, and the person should notmovemore than 30 degrees to the sides.

• Wire / rail systems, mobile anchor line andI-iron's anchor etc. can follow the person, thus reducing risk.

• Always look for obstacles in the work area which can damage the person if a falloccur.

Fall protection on flat roofs should be used if the person to be closer than 2 meters from the edge and if thereis unprotected roof windows. In addition, if there are specific risk factors, such as weather, obstacles, etc.

NB. There should always be carried out risk assessment of work on the roof.

Responsibility: The building owner is responsible for proper protection of individuals with regard to work on the roof. This includes proper signage,isolation / protection of skylights, instruction etc.

If a. external company has its own security this can be used.

With long-term tasks on the roof should be a collective security as railings considered.