External Systems! - Fixed Ladder Access
Safe Access, Egress with Inbuilt Rescue
Permanent Ladder System
Operatives ascending and descending vertical fixed ladders, have always been a concern to industry.
Cable Safe has further developed its safe access, egress and rescue system (ARM) for this application.
As the operative on the left ascends or descends the ladder the inertia reel fitted several metres above him retracts or extends. Operatives are not impeded by close fitting lanyards that are associated with other systems. They have maximum freedom of movement. However’ in the event of a fall the inertia reel locks off stopping the fall in a short distance.
The operative on the right can safely operate the access gate fitted to the top of the ladder without disconnecting from the system. The operative can stay connected to the system whilst moving around the tank tops.
In the unlikely event of a fallen operative needing to be retrieved, ground personnel can quickly and controllably lower them to the ground without putting themselves at risk or requiring any expensive specialised training (left photograph).
The inertia reel can be removed from the system after use and stored safely indoors. This is achieved simply by lowering it to the ground. This takes less then two minutes Alternatively a cover can be fitted to the top of the system to protect it from the elements.