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| Fall protection challenges • When constructing wind turbines there are several danger areas where the worker is left open to fall risk. • Tower Erection involves the use of the ladder system installed in the individual sections of the tower, some of which have a vertical fall arrest system in place which can be utilized, some which do not. • Nacelle work involves the installation of electrical control units, all of which will require cabling to be installed through the length of the tower. Whether working from the ladder or from a service lift, a minimum of a full body harness and lanyard will be required. • Workers will be required to work all day in fall arrest equipment. Harnesses used will need to be comfortable, lightweight, and have multiple anchor points. In addition, the equipment should incorporate tool carrying accessories and be very durable and built-to-last. • For added comfort and safety in these difficult to access areas, accessories such as the Hydration System and Trauma Relief Straps should be used. • While working in the upper reaches of the tower, rescue can be almost impossible from the ground by conventional methods. Self rescue, personal evacuation and easy to use casualty evacuation equipment is a necessity for personnel working on wind turbines. |
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| Anchorage (Temporary) | Tie-Off Adaptor Pass thru design provides a safe and easy way to anchor a fall protection device to an overhead location. 1-3/4” (44mm) polyester strap, 3” (76mm) wear guard, zinc plated steel hardware. |
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| Body Support (Standard) | Delta™II Climbing Harness Vest style Delta No-Tangle™ design with back “stand-up” D-ring. Front D-ring ideal for ladder climbing and tongue buckle leg straps for fast and easy donning. |
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| Connectors (Fixed Length) | ShockWave2™ Shock Absorbing Lanyard Twin-leg 100% tie-off style helps you remain connected at all times. Expands to 6 ft. (1.8m) and contracts to 4-1/2 ft. (1.4m) in reaction to your movements reducing dragging and snagging. |  |
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| Fall protection challenges • Maintenance of wind turbines is often very dangerous because it’s conducted at extreme height or in very confined areas. • Tower Maintenance involves the use of the ladder system installed in the individual sections of the tower, or the installed service lift to access electrical conduits and structural sections. In either case, a full body harness will be required, and either a ladder safety system or a lanyard to anchor into the lift. • Maintenance and repair of the control mechanisms for the blades will involve accessing the hub of the blades from the outside of the Nacelle. Specialized fall protection systems and anchorages will be required such as the Self Contained Vacuum Anchor. • Blade cleaning involves specialist access equipment and rope access techniques, and can be extremely hazardous and dangerous without the correct equipment. • Workers will be required to work all day in fall arrest equipment. Harnesses used will need to be comfortable, lightweight, and have multiple anchor points. In addition, the equipment should incorporate tool carrying accessories and be very durable and built-to-last. • For added comfort and safety in these difficult to access areas, accessories such as the Hydration System and Trauma Relief Straps should be used. • While working in the upper reaches of the tower, rescue can be almost impossible from the ground by conventional methods. Self rescue, personal evacuation and easy to use casualty evacuation equipment is a necessity for personnel working on wind turbines. |
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| Anchorage (Permanent) | Lad-Saf® Ladder Safety System The shock absorbing top bracket and tension indicating bottom bracket serve as the anchor for the steel cable which runs the length of the climbing area. The sleeve prevents falls by locking onto the cable and automatically follows the user as they climb or descend. |  |
| Body Support (High Performance) | ExoFit™ XP Tower Climbing Harness Removable shoulder, back, leg padding and 3-D mesh lining with soft edging for ultimate comfort. Stand-up back D-ring with impact indicator and tongue buckle body belt with hip pad and side D-rings for versatility. A seat sling with positioning D-rings provides added support. |  |
| Connectors (More Mobility) | Ultra-Lok® Self Retracting Lifeline Flexible lifeline pays out as the user moves away and automatically retracts as the user moves towards the device. In the event of a fall, a speed sensing brake engages stopping the workers fall and reducing fall arrest forces to a safe level. |  |
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| Fall protection challenges • While working in the upper reaches of the tower, rescue can be almost impossible from the ground by conventional methods. Self rescue, personal evacuation and easy to use casualty evacuation equipment is a necessity for personnel working on wind turbines. • The essence of evacuation or rescue is speed. Rapid descent, available for multiple users in the event of fire or complete mechanical failure is an absolute must for personnel constructing or maintaining the wind turbine. • Self rescue and casualty evacuation could be needed at any point along the tower, including the Nacelle at the top. • All rescue and evacuation equipment should be quick and easy to use. Non-installed, or temporary equipment will need to be lightweight and quick to use in relatively confined areas. |
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| Anchorage (Temporary) | Cable Choker Pass thru design provides a safe and easy way to anchor a fall protection or escape device to an overhead location. 7x19 3/8” (9.5mm) stainless steel cable with pass thru O-rings, 6 ft. (1.8m) in length. |
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| Body Support (High Performance) | ExoFit™ Tower Climbing Harness Built-in shoulder, back, leg padding and mesh lining with soft edging for ultimate comfort. Back and front D-rings and tongue buckle body belt with hip pad and side D-rings for versatility. A seat sling with positioning D-rings provides added support. |  |
| Connectors (Rescue) | Rollgliss® R350 Rescue System Rope rescue system provides efficient hauling, but more importantly very controlled lowering. The system allows you to change the hauling ratios on the fly with quick release hardware, making the system very versatile. |  |
The system allows you to easily record and access information on inspections, inventory and purchase information. Track equipment assignments by worker or location. View or download safety and equipment instructions, and more! |
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| i-Safe™ RFID Tags i-Safe™ tags are now standard equipment on DBI-SALA products. Each tag is programmed with a unique ID that registers its model type and history. |
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| Retrofitting Kits Easy do-it-yourself retrofitting kits are available for all types of harnesses, lanyards and SRL’s, allowing you to extend the benefits of your i-Safe™ system to your entire inventory regardless of brand. |
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| Capital Safety recognizes that our commitment to the life-and-death field of fall protection means that every product we produce must meet or exceed the toughest standards. But we also know that even the best equipment must be used correctly. This is why we have established our training division with the same care and attention that is critical in our manufacturing process. Effective training means hands-on experience The key to effective fall protection training is practical, hands-on experience. We offer a full range of fall protection and industrial rescue courses on-site or at one of our four state-of-the-art training centers located throughout the world. Courses on-site apply professional training to your specific daily work activities. Courses at our institutes provide controlled environments uniquely designed to offer practical experience with scaffolding, fixed ladders, towers, sloped roofs, rebar and climbing walls, elevated catwalks, I-beams and confined spaces. |
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