Fall Protection Equipment
A personal fall arrest system is the equipment required to secure a person to an anchorage point in such a way that a fall from height is either totally prevented or safely arrested. PPE is the personal protective equipment worn or held by the person and, in the case of fall protection, consists of a full body harness and a connecting device (lanyard, block or shuttle) attaching the harness to the anchorage device.
Individually these components will not provide protection from a fall. Used properly in conjunction with each other and with suitable training, however, they form a Personal Fall Arrest System that becomes vitally important to safety in the work place and the overall fall protection programme.
Falls from heights are one of the leading causes of serious injury and death at the work place. Analysis of all industrial accidents usually highlights inappropriate working conditions as a principal factor. In the case of working at heights, the consequences are immediate and serious, resulting in major disability or death. Approximately one in seven work place fatalities are due to a fall from heights.
Sperian Protection is the World leader in the manufacture of personal protective equipment; these top-class products are provided by MEICO system’s in the
- General Industry
- Telecommunications
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation
- Fire Service
- Military & Police
- Arborist (Tree Surgeons)
When worksite access is not feasible by traditional methods (platform, mewp...) a worker may be required to use technical height access equipment. In this case, the Fall Protection Equipment goes beyond a basic fall arrest system: it becomes the essential equipment required by the worker to carry out a job in a secure, hands-free position at height.
The personal protective equipment manufactured by Sperian includes fall protection systems designed to save the life of the worker (Category 3 – PPE against mortal or serious and irreversible danger). Each product conforms to the harmonised European Standards.
Customers’ orders are executed within 6 weeks from the date of order. Warranty period is 24 months; product life is determined by the manufacturer and varies in dependence on the kind of product.
MEICO system’s disposes of a team of chartered specialists ready to provide you regular inspections of all products sold by MEICO.