The Safety Centre

	Providers of Fall Protection Systems

The following provides a brief summary of the products and solutions provided by The Safety Centre which address the different levels of protection available when working at height.

Horizontal Fall Protection Cable Systems
Vertical Fall Protection Systems

Deadweight Anchor Devices

Free Standing Guard Rail Systems

Single Point Safety Eyebolts

Ladder Restraint Systems
Walkways
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Horizontal Fall Protection Cable Systems This system provides the worker with total fall protection through countinuous attachment whilst travelling along it. Layout spans between the force management anchors are usually 10-12 metres. With each roof different problems are posed. We endeavour to provide the most simplistic and cost effective design layout for the client. We are able to install cable systems on a number of different roof types such as standing seam, single ply membrane, built up systems and composite roof panels.	Fall Protection on an Icopal Membrane Roof
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Vertical Fall Protection Systems Following a recent study by the HSE (Research Report 258 - Preliminary Investigation into the Fall-arresting Effectiveness of Ladder Safety Hoops) it was found that safety hoops on vertical ladders do not provide positive fall arrest capability. In the event of a fall there is every possibility of the user falling down the cage to the ground or other platform. To overcome this risk it is recognised that the addition of a Vertical Fall Arrest System will arrest the fall of a worker. Vertical Fall Arrest Systems are either cable or track based. The user secures on to the cable or track via a vertical travelling device attached to his harness. In the event of a fall the travelling device will lock almost immediately thereby preventing serious injuries. The Safety Centre can install these systems as an integral part of the structure or as a retro fit to an existing ladder and once installed they fully conform to the British Standard EN 353 Parts 1 & 2.
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Deadweight Anchor Devices Deadweight anchors are intended for use on flat roofs, in temporary situations or where it is preferable that penetration of the roof surface be avoided. A deadweight anchor system is designed to support class C horizontal, flexible safety lines to EN 795. They may be safely used on the following roof surfaces: Single Ply Membrane, Asphalt, Steel Cladding, Concrete, Mineral Felt or Stone Chippings (brushed).	Typical Deadweight Anchors, Morrisons, Chester
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Free Standing Guard-Rail Systems The Guard-Rail systems we install are of the free standing counter-balanced type and do not require any permanent fixing to the roof itself. It may be used as a temporary or permanent installation and is height adjustable to assist levelling for aesthetic appeal . Individual legs may be raised rotated and/or removed for roof maintenance without dismantling the system. Correctly installed, there is no possibility of the Guard-Rail system causing damage to the roof or subsequent leaks, as protective rubber pads are applied to all surfaces intended to be in contact with the roof. If there is a risk of materials being pushed off the work surface, a toe board can be incorporated. Where the roof edge is in the form of a parapet, or other raised element of not less than 150mm, such toe boards are not required.	Free Standing Guardrail, Peter Brotherhood, Peterborough
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Single Point Safety Eyebolts Both the Working at Height Regulations and the Code of Practice for Window Cleaning BS 8213 Part I, point to the use of permanent Safety eyebolts to protect maintenance workers against falls from a height. Specifically the above Code of Practice states the maximum safe reach limits within which the operative should work before the provision of a safety eyebolt is required. The Safety Centre will advise you if the above reach limits are exceeded and will provide a priced technical proposal for the installation of the appropriate safety eyebolt. We will also supply PPE such as full body harness and energy absorbing lanyard (as illustrated right)	Typical use of Safety Eyebolt and PPE
White coated Safety Eyebolt	Safety eyebolts must conform to EN 795 as Class A1 Anchor Devices and have to be installed, tested and certified in accordance with the Code of Practice BS 7883. For internal applications safety eyebolts are usually white powder coated, externally they are stainless steel. Installation testing is dependant on fixing type, but most commonly is a 5kN axial load held for 15 seconds All safety eyebolts must have a backing disc which tells the user when it must be re-tested next and also allows for the unique identification of each unit. BS 7883 says that examination, testing and certification should be carried out every 12 months.
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Ladder Restraint Systems The ladder is the most common means of vertical access and it is because of this familiarity that accidents occur. The Working at Height Regulations 2005 state that: "A portable ladder shall be prevented from slipping during use by an effective stability device" Ladder ties are an inexpensive and effective means of meeting this requirement. Our ladder tie system combines discreet permanent anchors fixed to the building, with easy to use adjustable ladder straps. Ladder ties help to control the two major causes of ladder accidents - lateral movement of the ladder head and foot slipage. The anchors are usually placed 1.8m above the ground, which means that the ladder can correctly secured before the user climbs it.	User friendly and effective
Typical Ladder Tie Installation	Two types of ladder tie anchors have been developed to suit a variety of different structures and client requirements. The most common type of installation comprises of a stainless steel ladder tie which has been permanently fixed into the structure using epoxy resin (see picture). We can also provide 'secret-fix' sockets into which removable eyebolts are fastened. These are particularly suitable for buildings of an aesthetically sensitive nature. Once installed every ladder tie is axially load tested to 2.5kN and we recommend that they should be retested every 12 months.
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Walkways The Safety Centre can supply, design and install a relevant walkway system which can be easily fitted to the different types of roof profile. The main reason for providing a walkway is to offer safe access to the roof area for operatives carrying out the relevant cleaning and maintenance tasks associated with it. Another advantage is that the roof sheet is protected from any possible damage which may be caused by workers moving around the roof.	Roof Walkways and Rooflight Covers
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) The Safety Centre provides a full choice of harnesses, lanyards, adjustable rope lines and fall arrest blocks from the extensive Protecta range. The correct choice and combination of user equipment is critical to the performance of both fall arrest and restraint systems. We can offer expert advice on the appropriate equipment for your application. We are also able to supply single items or volume orders from our large stock. Such PPE includes: Full Body Harnesses to EN 361 Energy Absorbing Lanyards to EN 354/355 Fall Arrest blocks to EN 360
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Providers of Fall Protection Systems