Rothoblaas Catalogue 2019

04. FALL ARRESTERS - POSITIONING

FALL ARRESTERS Fall arresters are systems that go into action when it is necessary to block the worker or stop a possible fall. Devices intended to block the oper ator are generally certified ropes or bands; in order to function as a fall arrester, they must include an energy absorber which exhausts the energy generated during the fall until the energy acting upon the worker's body no longer exceeds 6 kN. POSITIONING DEVICES Positioning devices are intended to hold the worker in place, allowing them to move their hands freely and concentrate on their work. Available with and without length adjusters, they typically consist of a static rope or metal cut-resistant rope, provided with openings to insert connectors. These are also considered fall arresters because they prevent the risk of a fall, but they should never be used to stop a fall from height, no matter how minimal.

REFERENCE STANDARD

EN 355 Energy absorbers EN 353-2 Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line EN 358

Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from a height

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