Applications
Wherever people work at height, our systems keep them safe. We have designed, installed and certified fall arrest solutions across power lines, telecoms towers, bridges, offshore platforms, retail and industrial roofs, rail, road and wind energy structures. Thanks to the flexibility of Latchways ManSafe® technology, a system can be engineered to follow virtually any structure and perform reliably in even the harshest conditions.
Aerospace
Many variations of the proven Latchways ManSafe fall arrest system are used throughout the aerospace industry to ensure worker safety at height. The innovative ManSafe WinGrip system is rapidly becoming the industry standard solution for protecting individuals working on aircraft at height. WinGrip can span the length of any aircraft wing and allow up to four workers to access all areas without ever disconnecting — making it the right choice for anyone serious about protecting workers without slowing maintenance times.
WinGrip has been designed by aircraft engineers and contains no electrical components, making it safe to use with fuel tanks open. The system is rated for restraint and arrest in wet or dry conditions. Airbus now specifies WinGrip in the AMM for all aircraft types and Boeing use WinGrip during the build of the B787 Dreamliner.
At airports, ManSafe horizontal and inclined systems are used on building roofs, gantries and fuel tank structures. ManSafe vertical systems are installed on towers, ladders and telecommunications installations. Airport customers include Lap Chep Kok, Stanstead, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Edinburgh.
Bridges
The inherent flexibility of the Latchways ManSafe design concept is ideally suited to the often complex safety requirements of people working at height on bridges. On a suspension bridge, a ManSafe inclined system can protect workers maintaining the cables, a horizontal system makes it safe to work on the underside, and a vertical system enables safe access to the towers.
The quality materials used in Latchways ManSafe componentry are proven durable and reliable in even the worst climatic conditions — system operations are unaffected by rain, snow, ice or adverse weather, ensuring worker safety is always assured.
ManSafe installations include the Clifton Suspension Bridge, the Tamar Bridge and Norway's Lysefjord Bridge. A ManSafe system — known locally as BridgeClimb™ — is also installed on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, enabling tourists to walk safely to the top of the span.
Commercial
Latchways ManSafe fall protection solutions provide the ideal means to ensure worker safety at height on commercial buildings such as distribution centres and office blocks. They offer safe access for maintenance tasks on the expansive roofs of modern warehouse-type buildings and can be built into systems incorporating horizontal, inclined and vertical sections to follow the more complex contours of older buildings.
ManSafe horizontal and inclined systems commonly incorporate the unique Latchways Constant Force Post. This allows the system to be applied to virtually every kind of roofing system in contemporary use — including those produced by Corus and Kingspan — without damaging the integrity of the roof itself.
A WalkSafe system can be affixed alongside a Latchways fall protection system to provide a designated walkway while reducing wear and tear on the roofing surface. The range also includes ManSafe vertical systems for ladders and interior fit eyebolts to maximise safety for window and atrium cleaning.
Heritage Sites
One of the major advantages of a Latchways ManSafe system in a heritage environment is its discreet appearance. The inherent flexibility of the system means it can be installed to be as unobtrusive as possible while still meeting all appropriate safety requirements. ManSafe systems can be designed to operate horizontally, up and down inclines and vertically to follow the often complex contours of a heritage building or structure.
Latchways installers are trained to give special consideration to the aesthetic requirements of the environment and work in close co-operation with traditional craftsmen — such as lead workers — to ensure the installation process does not compromise the structural integrity of the building.
ManSafe systems have been specified on historic and heritage buildings around the world. In the UK they are installed on St Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, Portsmouth Royal Naval Dockyard and Canterbury Cathedral. Common applications include ManSafe horizontal systems for both internal and external access to roofs and parapets.
Electric Pylons
The Latchways ManSafe for Utilities system provides outstanding fall arrest protection for individuals working at height on electricity pylons. The inherent flexibility of the ManSafe design concept allows a system to be installed so that it closely follows the contours of the structure, including horizontal and inclined sections where appropriate.
A key feature is that if a fall occurs from the system, a fluorescent red shaft extends from the energy absorber. This shaft is visible from ground level and by helicopter, simplifying system inspection procedures considerably.
Fall Arrest Systems South Africa has supplied and installed over 4 300 vertical fall arrest systems on Eskom transmission power lines to date — spanning projects such as Beta Delphi, Palmiet Stikland, Mercury Persius, Duvha Leseding, Apollo and Bravo. We also trained 6 000 Eskom users nationally and were instrumental in launching the SABS/EN standards in South Africa in 2000.
Industrial
Latchways ManSafe systems provide the ideal solution for ensuring worker safety at height in industrial environments. They can be installed to provide safe access for general maintenance tasks on the building and used as part of the industrial process, providing safety as workers go about daily routines. Applications range from comparatively simple systems for a warehouse roof to multi-faceted systems across complex sites such as power stations.
The extraordinary versatility of the ManSafe concept provides a safety solution for virtually any application or user requirement. Systems can be created that link together and operate horizontally, up inclines and vertically on towers and ladders. There are overhead systems to protect workers operating above plant and machinery, and temporary systems — including a freestanding guardrail system — for one-off maintenance jobs.
Latchways ManSafe systems can be retrofitted or included as part of a new build. The quality of the componentry means these systems have been proven durable and reliable in any climate or environmental condition.
Offshore
The inherent flexibility of the Latchways ManSafe concept makes ManSafe the ideal fall arrest system for offshore applications. A ManSafe system can be designed and installed to follow the often complex contours of an offshore structure, including horizontal, inclined and vertical sections for towers and ladders as appropriate.
The quality materials used in Latchways ManSafe componentry are proven durable and reliable in even the worst climatic and environmental conditions. Worker safety is assured because system operations are unaffected by rain, snow, ice, salt air or adverse weather — critical in demanding offshore environments.
Applications include systems for flare stacks, drilling derricks and gantries, including those operated by Sparrows Offshore. Whether fixed installations or temporary access solutions, ManSafe offshore systems meet the highest international standards.
Public Buildings
Many public buildings are designed for their prestige appearance and are often highly adventurous in their architectural form. In such situations, the discreet, flexible and assuredly reliable nature of a Latchways ManSafe system provides the ideal complement to protect people working at height while maintaining the structure and facilities.
A ManSafe system can be designed to operate effectively along a horizontal plane, across a roof, up and down inclines and vertically on ladders and towers. Each section can be linked to avoid workers having to disengage as they move from one part of the system to another. With the benefits of Latchways' unique constant force technology, it is possible to install a ManSafe system on virtually any roof structure without damaging the integrity of the roof itself.
The discreet appearance of a ManSafe system means it can be installed without impairing the visual characteristics of the building, making it the preferred choice for architecturally significant public buildings worldwide.
Retail
Latchways ManSafe systems offer the ideal solution for ensuring worker safety at height in retail environments. They can provide safe access for maintenance tasks on the vast roofs of modern shopping complexes and also follow the more complex contours of older traditional retail buildings.
ManSafe horizontal and inclined systems commonly incorporate the unique Latchways Constant Force Post, allowing the system to be applied to virtually every kind of roofing system in contemporary use — including those by Corus and Kingspan — without damaging the integrity of the roof itself. A WalkSafe system can be affixed alongside to provide a designated walkway while reducing wear and tear on the roofing surface.
The Latchways range also includes ManSafe vertical systems for ladders and interior fit eyebolts to maximise safety for window and atrium cleaning. In the UK, users of Latchways ManSafe systems include Tesco, Asda, Marks & Spencer and Bluewater Retail Park.
Road & Rail
There are two major versions of the Latchways ManSafe system commonly used to ensure worker safety at height in road and rail applications. ManSafe horizontal, inclined and vertical systems are installed on the wide variety of buildings and structures found in the transport industry — including railway stations, bus stations, distribution warehouses, gantries, tunnels, bridges, signs and signalling boxes.
Using the same proven technology in a different format, the ManSafe overhead system enables workers to conduct maintenance and inspection tasks along the tops of trains and lorries in sheds and loading bays. High-tension stainless steel cabling and Latchways' unique constant force technology allows for single spans of up to 60 m, significantly reducing the quantity of costly supports compared with conventional rail systems.
Much longer systems are possible with multi-span solutions featuring intermediate supports at 60 m intervals. ManSafe systems also easily accommodate changes in direction, providing uninterrupted protection across complex transport infrastructure.
Telecoms
Latchways ManSafe vertical systems are widely used throughout the telecommunications industry on towers, masts, monopoles and steel lattice structures. The inherent flexibility of the ManSafe design concept enables a system to be installed to closely follow the contours of the vertical structure and also include horizontal and inclined sections where appropriate. Localised systems are available to protect workers servicing rooftop or building telecommunications installations.
System components are made of quality materials to provide the durability to withstand even the harshest environmental conditions. System operation is not affected by rain, snow, ice or adverse weather. Latchways ManSafe systems are used by organisations including Vodacom, MTN and Eskom to enable year-round access by engineers and maintenance staff.
Fall Arrest Systems South Africa has supplied and installed approximately 5 000 fall arrest systems — vertical and horizontal — including the supply and installation of anchor points to EN 795 standards, for the telecommunications industry throughout Africa. Customers include Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, Cell-Tel and Warid Telecom.
Tourism
The nature of the tourism industry can often result in complex requirements for safety at height systems. The inherent flexibility of the Latchways ManSafe concept overcomes such challenges. ManSafe systems can be designed to operate horizontally, up and down inclines and vertically according to the specific need, enabling installations for regular maintenance routines such as roof inspections, skylight cleaning and daily safety checks of machinery and leisure structures.
Around the world, Latchways ManSafe fall arrest systems in tourism environments include Disneyworld, the London Eye, Spain's Port Aventura and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Closer to home, Fall Arrest Systems South Africa has supplied and installed the vertical fall arrest system for FM antennas mounted on the face of the cable car docking station on top of Table Mountain in Cape Town.
For complex tourism applications it is always recommended that you speak to us for specialist advice to ensure the correct system specification. Some installations may require the production of special bracketry.
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