ArcoPro®

Fall Arrest Equipment

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Arco Training and Consultancy

Arco Training and Consultancy

Arco Training and Consultancy is the specialist arm of Arco that is dedicated to helping customers achieve and maintain full health, safety and environmental compliance.

Before any work at height commences, it is the employer's duty to ensure that any person working at height is trained and competent to do so. The person using the equipment must understand why they need it, when and how it should be used, repaired or replaced and if there are any limitations, and also ensure the equipment is inspected before it is used.

When it comes to training we take time to understand the needs of your business and take time to develop bespoke courses so that our training delivers maximum benefit.

Arco Training and Consultancy, along with our partners provide specific training to support your needs in the following areas:

• Competent person training• Equipment inspection• Scaffolding/construction• Confined space• Rescue• Tower crane• Wind energy

Total Access

Total Access part of the Arco family offers a comprehensive range of branded and accredited courses (eg. IRA-TA, City & Guilds, UK Renewable, First Aid International and Ladder Association) for those working at height and in confined spaces across many industries.

Total Access set the standard by being the first UK company to be successfully audited by an external UKAS accredited company to British Standard 8454:2006 Code of Practice for the Delivery of Training and Education for Working at Height and Rescue. In addition to our standard courses we offer bespoke courseware working with our clients to develop training solutions which enable their employees to work safely and in full compliance with legislation. We carry full and comprehensive insurance for all activities undertaken including professional, employers and public liability.

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contentsINTRODUCTION 1

WORKING AT HEIGHT - THE RISK 2

QUALITY AND TESTING 3-4

PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION 5

CALCULATING THE RISK 6

BODY HARNESSES 7-8

ANCHOR DEVICE 9

CONNECTING DEVICES Retractable Blocks 9 Lanyards 10 Connectors 10

FALL ARREST KITS 11-12

FALL ARREST PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE 13-15

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Arco is the UK’s leading supplier of personal protective equipment, workwear and workplace safety products offering a world-class range of over 170,000 products.As Experts in Safety we are widely recognised as a provider of specialist advice through our sales office network and this is further supported by our training and consultancy division. We reach our customers through an extensive product catalogue, interactive website, local sales offices and a network of over 47 trade counters. We pride ourselves on providing customers with great availability, performance and price.

Founded in 1884 Arco has a heritage spanning four generations. With traditional family values at the heart of the business we pride ourselves on our core values: respect, hard work, enterprise and excellence in reputation. We fully subscribe to the ETI’s Nine Principles Base Code and have fully incorporated the internationally recognised code of labour practice into our own ethical policy. In 2007 Arco was the first distributor in our industry to become a member of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) and in 2010 we became a member of Sedex, the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange. We continually support local communities and charities donating in excess of 1% of pre tax profits annually.

As we are members of the BSIF Registered Safety Suppliers Scheme you can be confident that we will supply safety equipment which is genuine and compliant with the relevant standards and regulations. The BSIF monitor and regulate members of the scheme by conducting regular standards audits.

Working at HeightThe Risk

Legislation

Employers and the self-employed are duty bound by the Work at Height Regulations 2005 to eliminate or reduce the risks when working at height.

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 have created the Hierarchy of Risk Management to provide guidance on managing and selecting the correct equipment when working at height.

It is the duty holder's responsibility to identify the work involved and plan the work to ensure the correct measures are in place. If the risk of a fall cannot be eliminated by collective protection measures, such as guard rails, scaffolding, cherry pickers or podium steps or by the use of a personal work restraint lanyard, then the distance and/or consequences of a fall should be mitigated by the use of nets or air bean bags etc. As a last resort, the use of correct PPE must be implemented.

Falls from height are the single biggest cause of workplace deaths and one of the main causes of major injury within the workplace.

In 2013/14 falls from height were the most common cause of fatalities, accounting for over a third of fatal injuries to workers. (RIDDOR)

© Arco Limited. All rights reserved. Terms and conditions apply, available on request or from www.arco.co.uk

www.arco.co.ukSource: HSE: The Work at Height Regulations 2005 (as amended) A brief Guide – http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg401.pdf

Before any work at height commences, the following procedures need to be taken:

• Identify all the work involved, ensuring the work is accurately planned, supervised and carried out in as safe a way as is reasonably practicable.

• Assess all the risks and document the findings. The risk assessment should:

1. Identify the hazards 2. Decide who may be harmed and how 3. Evaluate the risks and decide on the precautions 4. Review your findings and implement them 5. Assess the assessment and update if necessary

• Ensure those involved are trained and are competent. This includes the planning, supervision and the supply and maintenance of equipment.

• Have procedures for the selection of correct equipment and ensure that the selected equipment is actually used.

• On every occasion, inspection of the place of work and equipment is required.

• It is a requirement that suitable and sufficient rescue arrangements are enforced before any work at height commences. This will include having sufficient equipment and personnel who are trained to carry out a rescue. The rescue plan must consider the foreseeable injuries and environment.

These regulations saw the removal of the two metre rule which no longer applies. If a person is deemed to be at risk of injury from a fall, whatever the height, adequate measures must be taken, even if this is less than two metres.

Avoid work at

height where they can

Use work equipment or other

measures to prevent falls where they cannot avoid working at height

Where they cannot eliminate the risk of a fall, use work

equipment or other measures to minimise the distance and

consequences of a fall should one occur

Duty holder must:

The Regulations Hierarchy

The Regulations set out a simple hierarchy for managing and selecting equipment for work at height.

Injury Falls from Height

Fatal 39

Major/specified 3317

Over 7 days 3165

Total 6521 HSE: Slips, Trips and Falls from Height in Great Britain, 2014

Injury caused by falls from height 2013/14

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1. Controlling Notified Number2. Serial Number3. Product Type4. IKAR GmBH Product References5. Standard /Year6. Considerations for Use7. Date of Manufacture8. Manufacturer

The label on a Safety Harness must be in place, intact and legible while the Safety Harness is in use.

www.ikar-gmbh.deSer No1791

Datum06/20080299

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IKAR GmbH Tel: 0049(0)661 22050Auffanggurt / Safety Harness

EN 361 : 2002Typ IK G 2 A

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Quality and Testing

Static Test

The test dummy and harness are loaded into the test apparatus. A force of 15kN is then applied between the attachment element of the harness and the lower ring of the torso dummy.

The force is maintained for a period of three minutes and observed to see whether the harness releases the torso dummy. The procedure is repeated for each attachment element of the harness, and the full procedure is repeated using the upper ring of the torso dummy at a force of 10kN test force.

Dynamic Test

The test dummy weighing 100kg and harness are secured with a single mountaineering rope which meets EN892-1. The rope is 11mm diameter without an energy absorber at a length of two metres. The dummy is then suspended by its upper attachment point and raised to two metres above the fixed anchorage point and a maximum of 300mm from the centre line. The dummy is released without initial velocity simulating a feet first fall of around four metres to ensure the harness doesn't release the dummy. After the fall, the angle and orientation of both the dummy and dorsal plane are measured. Using the same rope the test is repeated with the dummy suspended from its lower anchor point to achieve a head first fall simulation of around four metres, the same measurement is then taken.

Both the test methods above must be applied for each anchor point on the harness.

CE Marking

All Arco’s working at height equipment conforms to all relevant European standards and carries the CE mark. This complies with the requirements of the Personal Protection Equipment Regulations 2002.

The ArcoPro® range of personal fall protection is categorised as Cat III, complex design and manufacturing ensuring that the equipment provides protection against serious hazards.

Technical and user instructions must also be supplied with the equipment.

Inspection Record Book and Certificate of Conformity

All the relevant details from the label need copying into a table in the inspection record book. The inspection book should be kept in a safe place and be available for all users to view. The table should be used to record all detailed inspections at the frequency which is stated in the risk assessment and manufacturers' instructions. As a minimum this should be done every 12 months. This then becomes the customer's Certificate of Conformity.

Safety Harness Type:Serial No:Safety Harness Product Ref:Date of Manufacture:Date First Use:

Record of Visual and Tactile Inspection

Date

Inspection Webbing General – not:

cut, torn or nicked

abraded

heat damaged

contaminated

discoloured

Stitch Patterns – not:

broken or abraded

pulled or loose

Metal Fittings – not:

corroded

cracked or deformed

mis-functioning

Buckles:

function correctly

Not: correct or deformed

Plastic Fittings:

present

not damaged

Other:

label present and legible

cleaning carried out

Inspected by:

Next inspection due:

The ArcoPro® range is twice tried and tested. The products are tested during manufacturing, and again before distribution to the customer. This ensures the products meet the highest specification and perform in the most demanding situations.

Service life

All ArcoPro® webbing products have a service life of ten years from the date of manufacture. This service life is inclusive of shelf life, so if the harness has been unopened and stored in the correct conditions for three years, the service life remaining would be seven years.

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Personal Fall ProtectionUnderstand your fall factors to reduce the risks and understand the work hazards.There are three fall factors in fall arrest that relate to the position of the anchorage point. They are used to determine the potential fall distance of a worker and so ensure that there is no risk of contact with the lower level in the event of a fall. When possible, the worker should always use an anchorage point at shoulder level or above (Factor 1 or 0). A higher anchorage point will reduce the fall distance and therefore significantly reduce the risk of injury on the body due to the impact forces of a fall.

Join the connecting device to the anchorage point, which include steel anchors, concrete anchors, roof anchors and slings, or a tie off point such as an I-beam, scaffolding or other structural point.

Relates to the personal protective equipment that is worn by the wearer. The harness must be selected based on the type of work involved and the environment.

The harness must enable the wearer to work freely without any restrictions and provide protection to the worker if a fall does occur.

Connect the worker's full body harness to the anchor device. Connecting devices include:

• Lanyards which are shock absorbing • Self retracting lifeline blocks • Fall limiters • Rope grabs

Calculating your fall arrest and safe working heightCalculations using a fall arrest lanyard fixed at foot level

2m 1.5m Lanyard Lanyard

Lanyard Length 2m 1.5m

Energy Absorber 1.75m 1.5m

Body Height 2m 2m

Safety Distance 1m 1m

Minimum Clearance 6.75m 6m

Length of the lanyard

Length of the shock absorber

Height of the person

Safety distance

2m/ 1.5m

1.75m/ 1.5m

2m

1m

Calculating the RiskA personal fall arrest system consists of:

A Anchor devices B Body harness C Connecting devices

The system will not work without all these elements and each must be in place before work at height commences.

Examples of fall factors

Fall Factor 2 - Foot level

Fall Factor 0 - Anchor point above head

Safety distance

Height of the person

Length of the lanyard

Fall Factor 1 - Shoulder level

Height of the person

Length of the lanyard

Reduced/partial shock absorption

Safety distance

Height of the person

Length of the lanyard

Full deployed shock absorption

Safety distance

ConnectingDevices

CAnchorDevices

BodyHarness

B

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ArcoPro® Elasticated Lightweight Safety Harness

• Fully adjustable fall arrest harness.• Tough elasticated webbing designed for extra comfort.• Lightweight aluminium mating buckles.• Aluminium rear D-ring attachment.• Front anchorage loops on two point.• Grey stitch pattern for easy inspection.• Available in one and two point.

Maximum weight limit: 136kgApproved to: EN 361:2002One Point Ref: 4A1500Two Point Ref: 4A1600

ArcoPro® Elasticated Two Point Safety Harness complete with Quick Release Buckles

• Fully adjustable two point fall arrest harness.• Tough elasticated webbing designed for extra comfort.• Quick release chest and leg buckles.• Aluminium rear D-ring attachment.• Front anchorage loops.• Grey stitch pattern for easy inspection.

Maximum weight limit: 136kgApproved to: EN 361:2002 Ref: 4A1700

Body HarnessesA fall arrest harness ensures the individual is protected if they were to fall from height and to hold the worker until they can be recovered.The ArcoPro®€range of fall protection has been developed to meet the highest levels of safety, quality and technical excellence. With our customers' needs and the risks they face at the forefront of the design. This range represents one of the most comfortable, lightweight and robust ranges on the market.

ArcoPro® Five Point Technical Harness

The ArcoPro® five point harness has been designed for those people who work in the most challenging environments. Ideal for rope access work which requires you to be in suspension.

• Five points of attachment - One rear D ring, two side D rings which can be used in either positioning or as an anchor point, an upper and lower chest D ring attachment.

• Lightweight Aluminium D rings.• Fully adjustable shoulder, chest and leg straps.• Quick release buckles for ease of donning.• Specifically designed mesh back plate which is shaped

to fit the wearer to add comfort and support whilst not restricting movement.

• Work positioning belt with tool attachment points for easy carrying of additional equipment.

Maximum weight limit: 136kgApproved to: EN 361:2002, EN 358, EN 813 Ref: 4A1400

ArcoPro® Comfort Two Point Safety Harness complete with Quick Release Buckles

• Two ideally positioned textile chest attachments and a rear dorsal attachment for fall arrest and restraint purposes.

• Equipped with lightweight Aluminium D-rings.• Fully adjustable shoulder, chest and thigh straps means

one size fits all.• Quick release chest and leg buckles for easy donning. • Parking loops for easy stowage of lanyards. • Specially designed air mesh back, shoulder and leg

padding for comfort, breathability and shock absorption for the user.

Maximum weight limit: 136kgApproved to: EN 361:2002 Ref: 4A1800

To select the correct harness see the Product Selector on page 13B

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Connecting Devices

ArcoPro® Maintenance Free Retractable Block

The ArcoPro® two metre personal fall limiter means you will never need a shock absorbing lanyard again. This compact, robust block will reduce fall clearance to a safe distance and minimise the risk of injury.

• Durable robust polymer casing.• Two metre premium webbing for

greater abrasion resistance and longer life.

• Fall indicator.• Karabiner and alloy snaphook

connectors.• No annual certification.

Maximum weight limit: 136kg Approved to: EN 360:2002Ref: 4A2400

ArcoPro® Wire Block

The ArcoPro® wire block, is a low maintenance fall arrest block with a galvanised steel lifeline, to be used in those applications where abrasion and corrosion damage are a risk.

• Durable and robust polymer casing.• Galvanised steel wire in various

lengths suitable for a wide variety of applications and industries.

• Fall indicator.• Aluminium karabiner and alloy snap

hook connectors.• Swivel-eye attachment point, for

freedom of movement.

Maximum weight limit: 136kg Approved to: EN 360 Ref: 4A3300 5 metres

4A3400 10 metres 4A3500 15 metres 4A3600 20 metres

ArcoPro® Microstop Retractable Lifeline Block

This is one of the lightest blocks on the market today. An economical replacement to traditional two metre lanyards with shock absorbers. This Microstop block will reduce fall clearance and avoid the risk of a trip hazard.

• Light weight 600gm.• Maximum length two meters.• Fall indicator.

Maximum weight limit: 136kg Approved to: EN 360:2002 Ref: 4A2500

ArcoPro® Elasticated Single Lanyard

The stretchable design and internal energy absorber makes the ArcoPro® elasticated lanyard lighter and shorter than a traditional lanyard with shock absorber pack, reducing the risk of snagging and trip hazards for improved durability and freedom of movement.

• 1.4m-1.6m relaxed length, stretching to 2m.

• Premium webbing for longer life.• Complete with captive pin karabiner

and scaffold hook.• Fall Indicator for easy inspection.

Approved to: EN 355:2002 Ref: 4A2700

ArcoPro® Elasticated Twin Lanyard

The stretchable design and internal energy absorber makes the ArcoPro® elasticated lanyard lighter and shorter than a traditional lanyard with shock absorber pack, reducing the risk of snagging and trip hazards for improved durability and freedom of movement.

• 1.4m-1.6m relaxed length, stretching to 2m.

• Premium webbing for longer life.• Complete with captive pin karabiner

and two scaffold hooks.• Fall indicator for easy inspection.

Approved to: EN 355:2002 Ref: 4A2600

ArcoPro® Two Metre Adjustable Restraint Lanyard

Two metre adjustable restraint lanyard, designed to restrict the wearer’s movements NOT to be used as a fall arrest device.

• Lightweight.• Aluminium karabiner fastening at

both ends.• Adjustable from 0.5m to 2m.

Approved to: EN 358 Ref: 4A3100

Arco Aluminium Scaffold Hook 60mm Gate

Ref: 4A2800

Arco Aluminium Twistlock Karabiner

Ref: 4A2900

Arco Aluminium Screwgate Karabiner

Ref: 4A3000

Retractable Blocks

Lanyards

Connectors

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ArcoPro® Two Metre Sling

The ArcoPro® sling is approved as a fall arrest anchor point when connected to the tie off point and features grey stitching for ease of inspection.

Material: Polyester Size: 2m webbing Ref: 4A3200

Anchor Device

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Fall Arrest KitsArcoPro® Fall Arrest kits have been designed with comfort, quality and convenience in mind. Lightweight elasticated harnesses and essential equipment is supplied in a handy multi pocket rucksack to keep the kit clean and together ensuring easy inspection.

ArcoPro® Construction Kit Two Point Harness complete with two metre Fall Arrest Block

The ArcoPro® Construction Kit is perfect for reducing fall clearance, minimising the risk of injury and making it easier to reach a casualty in a rescue situation.

• Two point elasticated lightweight harness. • Two metre lightweight robust personal fall limiter. • Corrosion-resistant polymer casing. • Quick activating braking system. • Multi-pocket rucksack.

Approved to: EN 361, EN 360:2002Maximum weight limit: 136kg Ref: 4A2000

ArcoPro® Roofers Kit Two Point Harness complete with ten metre Line

The ArcoPro® Roofers Kit is the ideal solution for working in restraint on a flat or pitched roof, complete with ten metre rope and premium rope grab system.

• Two point elasticated lightweight harness. • Ten metre rope complete with lightweight automatic

rope grab.• Harness attachment lanyard. • Two metre web sling. • Multi-pocket rucksack.

Approved to: EN 361, EN 353, EN 354Maximum weight limit: 136kgRef: 4A2300

ArcoPro® Scaffolder's Kit Two Point Harness complete with Single Lanyard

The ArcoPro® Scaffolder's Kit includes a single elasticated lightweight lanyard with a relaxed length of 1.4 metres, reducing the risk of snagging and trip hazards.

• Two point elasticated lightweight harness.• Two metre single elasticated lanyard c/w captive pin screwgate karabiner and aluminium scaffold hook.• Multi-pocket rucksack.

Approved to: EN 361, EN 355Maximum weight limit: 136kgRef: 4A2100

ArcoPro® Scaffolder's Kit Two Point Harness complete with Twin Lanyard

The ArcoPro® Scaffolder's Kit includes a twin elasticated lightweight lanyard with a relaxed length of 1.4 metres, reducing the risk of snagging and trip hazards.

• Two point elasticated lightweight harness.• Two metre twin elasticated lanyard complete with captive pin screwgate

karabiner and aluminium scaffold hook.• Multi-pocket rucksack.

Approved to: EN 361, EN 355Maximum weight limit: 136kgRef: 4A2200

ArcoPro® Kit Elasticated One Point Harness complete with two metre Adjustable Restraint

The ArcoPro® IPAF Kit is ideal for working in restraint, where there is no chance of a fall occurring.

• One point elasticated lightweight harness.• Two metre adjustable restraint lanyard.• Lightweight twistlock karabiners.• Multi-pocket rucksack.• NOT SUITABLE FOR FALL ARREST.

Approved to: EN 361, EN 358Ref: 4A1900

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LanyardsAre you working

in restraint?

Will you be using your lanyard to assess

climbing or enable you to move while always anchored?

ArcoPro Twin Elasticated Lanyard

4A2600ArcoPro Single

Elasticated Lanyard

NO

YES

YES

ArcoPro® Restraint Lanyard

4A3100

NO

ArcoPro® Steel Retractable Block

4A3300 / 4A3400 4A3500 / 4A3600

Is there a high risk of abrasion or corrosion to

the line?

Do you require an external shock absorber?

Do you need a snaphook or karabiner connector?

Do you want to service your block?

YES

Select the most relevant for your need from the

three options below

NO YES SNAPHOOK KARABINER NO YES

ArcoPro® Maintenance Free Block

4A2400

ArcoPro® Microstop

Retractable Block

4A2500

ArcoPro® Maintenance Free Block

4A2400

ArcoPro® Microstop

Retractable Block

4A2500

ArcoPro® Maintenance Free Block

4A2400

ArcoPro® Microstop

Retractable Block

4A2500

Do you require more than a two metre

safety line?

NO

YESNO

Connecting Devices Retractable Blocks

Body HarnessesB

4A3200

ArcoPro® Two Metre Sling

Material: Polyester Size: 2m Webbing

C1 2 3 4Body Harness Block Lanyard Connector

Personal Fall Arrest System Product Selection Guide

Connectors

4A2800

Arco Scaffolding

Hook

Material: Aluminium Size: 60mm Opening

4A2900

Arco Twist-lock Karabiner

Material: Aluminium Size: 21mm Opening

4A3000

Arco Screwgate Karabiner

Material: Aluminium Size: 22mm Opening

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1Do you wear your

harness more than three times a week

or more than 10 hours?

Do you require the use of a suspension style harness, work

positioning belt or more than two anchor points?

Do you require additional comfort or padding from your harness?

ArcoPro® Five Point Technical Safety Harness

4A1400 4A1500 One Point

4A1600 Two Point

ArcoPro® Elasticated One and Two Point Safety Harness

ArcoPro® Quick Release Elasticated Harness

4A17004A1800

ArcoPro® Easy Don Comfort Safety Harness

NO

YES

NO

YES

YES

NO

Anchor Device