PassengeRR - Horizontal life-line system
Applying our knowledge and experience of working from height has resulted in the development and introduction of the PassengeRR EN/795 Horizontal Height Safety System. High performance durability and usability has been the focus throughout its development resulting in a system that has become the industry bench mark.
Along side this we have produced the Palm Link an EN/795 class B transportable anchor that enables users access and egress from the PassengeRR Height Safety System using one hand a feature that is not only unique but leaves the other hand free; for the user a crucial aid when working at height.
Protection of the wire in certain conditions provides a barrier against combinations of corrosive and damaging elements prematurely reducing the life of the wire.
Rescue from a system following a fall from height is also catered for. We have at our disposal equipment that provides a speedy safe rescue that is simple to operate and allows the person to be lowered to the ground or raised if machinery or other hazards are below.
Providing safety systems demands high standards of professionalism and integrity both in the manufacture, installation and training, a role that we at Rapid Rail take very seriously. Our in house technical team will survey, design and manufacture a system to meet your particular system. Recertification of systems will be annual and give clear information at every point of access and egress.
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Fall Factor
There are three fall factors in fall arrest. These factors relate to the position of the anchorage point and are used to determine the potential fall distance of a worker and so ensure that there is no risk of contact with the lower level in the event of a fall.
Fall Factor 0
The anchorage point is located above the head so that the lanyard is kept taut above the worker.
Fall Factor 1
The anchorage point is level with or slightly above the dorsal attachment on the harness. Our Passengerr 12mm system also doubles as a useful handrail that can be used when working.
Fall Factor 2
The anchorage point is below the dorsal attachment on the harness or by the feet of the worker.
Calculating the Potential Fall Distance
When using a shock-absorbing lanyard it is important to understand how to calculate the potential fall distance to avoid contact with the lower level.
The calculation below gives the minimum fall distance between the anchorage point of the lanyard (at Fall Factor 2) and the lower level.
- Twice the length of the lanyard (to allow for the length of the lanyard and the height of the worker)
- + 1.75m deceleration distance to allow for the elongation of the shock absorber and any give in the lanyard
- +1m safety margin.
Example
Using a 2m lanyard in fall factor 2:
2x2m + 1.75m + 1m
The potential fall distance = 6.75m
Using a 1.5m lanyard in fall factor 2:
2x1.5m + 1.75m + 1m
The potential fall distance = 5.75m
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