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WORK<br />
POSITIONING<br />
Confined Space Solution<br />
Tripod Bundle<br />
SpanHoist II<br />
Recovery Block<br />
Confi ned Space Solution<br />
Confi ned space workers must consider rescue and<br />
retrieval as part of their planning. The<br />
incorporation of a harness can make rescue and<br />
retrieval simpler even where the task does not<br />
include exposure to work at height. Where the<br />
task includes work at height the harness becomes<br />
more integral to the overall solution for access,<br />
egress and recovery.<br />
If the primary means entry to a confi ned<br />
space is by ladder, or steps, it is acceptable for<br />
a worker to be connected to a Recovery Block.<br />
In the event of a fall, or incapacitation the worker<br />
can be raised or lowered. This ‘system’ is for<br />
emergency use only and must not be used for<br />
man-riding i.e. suspension of a worker, unless<br />
it is a rescue situation.<br />
If the only means of entry into a confi ned space is<br />
by ‘man-riding’ the worker must be raised &<br />
lowered by a lifting system, such as the<br />
SpanHoist. This operation must then be protected<br />
by a back-up system, such as a Recovery Block.<br />
This arrangement ensures that whilst in<br />
‘suspension’ a worker is always protected by two<br />
separate systems.<br />
Tripod Bundle<br />
This tripod provides an EN795 class B rated<br />
anchorage for up to 2 workers. The crown includes<br />
2 anchorage eyes which can carry a pulley to<br />
divert the lifeline of the recovery block, or suspend<br />
the SpanHoist system for lifting and lowering<br />
operations. The recovery block is normally<br />
mounted onto the leg of the tripod using a special<br />
bracket. The tripod has a maximum height of<br />
2.3m and diameter of 1.55m. The tripod is easily<br />
setup and dismantled, with all connections made<br />
by push pin fi ttings.<br />
SpanHoist II<br />
This is a preassemble kit for personal, or assisted<br />
access into confi ned spaces. The kit is designed to<br />
allow a worker to be lowered, or lower<br />
themselves into a confi ned space. The worker can<br />
then raise themselves up out of the confi ned<br />
space, or the worker can be remotely raised. In<br />
the event of a recovery the kit can be operated by<br />
a rescuer remotely from the anchor point to lift<br />
the casualty out. The kit includes one way pulleys<br />
for effi cient lifting and controlled descents as well<br />
as a footloop and locking mechanism for security.<br />
Order Code: 5/2993<br />
Order Code: SPAN-4-12.5<br />
Recovery Block Order Code: 5/2942<br />
This is a retractable type fall arrester with<br />
steelrope lifeline for use as a back-up and<br />
recovery system when accessing a confi ned<br />
space. The device has an active fall arrest<br />
mechanism that will engage in the event of a fall.<br />
It is also includes a rescue winch mechanism that<br />
can be activated in an emergency to recover an<br />
unconscious casualty.<br />
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