Mansafe Systems: Part of Safety Equipment Testing
Mansafe systems are fall protection systems designed to guard against falls from height. They can include anything from eyebolts to roofline systems and commonly refer to items such as anchor points, fall arrest systems and fall restraint systems that include harnesses in their makeup.
So why do you need a mansafe system? It’s simple, the point of a mansafe system is to protect workers when they’re working on rooftops or any structure where they could fall. The use of mansafe systems also guarantees compliance with the relevant Work at Height legislation.
Mansafe systems that use stainless steel wire rope, posts and fixings provide users with an approved, tested and inspected method of safe access and work. These systems can be horizontal, vertical or overhead.
Fall arrest systems allow users to access areas on a roof close to the leading edge and fall hazard. If a fall should occur, the system is designed to limit the distance and consequence of the fall, in conjunction with the correct fall protection PPE, whilst maintaining its fixing integrity to the roof structure, allowing for the subsequent rescue or self-rescue.
Fall restraint systems are designed to ensure users do not enter the fall zone/hazard area. They are positioned 2.3m or more away from any fall hazards and when used with the recommended 2m lanyard, they prevent the user from entering the risky area. These systems are tested to the same standards as fall arrest systems to guard against misuse or user error, for example, using a rope and grab.
Trust in PTSG to take care of all your mansafe system requirements. Since we began in 2007, we have grown to become the UK’s leading provider of specialist building services across a range of market sectors. We started out as a small group of industry specialists, installing, testing and maintaining access and safety equipment of all kinds. Today, it remains one of our five key business divisions, and employs some of the most highly qualified and experienced engineers in the UK.
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