Fall Protection Systems

Latchways Plc

James Sainsbury

Introduction

Aims: To explain why you need a fall

protection system, the alternatives

available and how they work.

Objectives: To provide an understanding of the

key considerations for specification.

Outcome: To ensure you comply with the

legislation and your fall

protection system is integrated into the

building design.

History of Latchways

Latchways Products

Standard Transfastener Inclined Transfastener

TowerLatch Transfastener Removable Transfastener

Work at Height Regulations 2005

& 2007 Updates

Highlights of the new regulations

• Bring all current laws together into one place.

• Applies to ALL industries, not only construction.

• Employers and designers now face a more stringent legal duty to prevent accidents from construction thru to end user maintenance.

• The 2m Rule had been omitted, safety now begins from below the ground up.

• Appoints a bespoke job role (CDM Co-ordinator).

Fall Protection Hierarchy

Hierarchy of Fall

Protection

Collective Systems

System type

depends on:

• Number of

workers

• Frequency of

use

• Time on roof

• Experience

Typical Layouts

B1

(Fall Restraint)

B2 (Fall Arrest) Standard PPE, no adjustment.

Typical Layouts

B3

(Fall Arrest)

High user

competency

Fall heights

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Traditional Load

Control

• Load control is the key

consideration in fall arrest

system design

• Traditionally loads have

been dissipated through

the structure of the

building

• Latchways revolutionised

the process by absorbing

load within the system

not the structure

Latchways Constant Force

System for Roofing

Load Control

Constant Force Post

Testing

Competitor Post

Testing

Load control cont’d

Constant Force Post

Testing

1. Dynamic Testing

Worst Case

=

1

2

3

2. Static Load Testing

Safety Factor of 2 for 3 Mins

=

Constant Force® post Product Range

Standing Seam

Secret Fix Membrane

Composite & BUOS

Freestanding Post

• No Roof alterations.

• Working buildings.

• Part L legislation.

• Good for refurbishments projects.

• Natural evolution of the Constant Force post.

WalkSafe ®

VersiRail ®

Life Cycle Costs

• Expect 25 year guarantees with components manufactured from stainless steel.

• Ensure ongoing annual maintenance inspections are undertaken.

Why choose Latchways?

• World leader – Established – Secure

• Worldwide Network of Installers

• System Guarantees and Relationships with

Major Manufactures, Sarnafil, Corus Kalzip,

Kingspan, Bauder, Wards etc.

• Wide Product Range & Services

(Spec@latchways.com)

• Innovative – We set the standards

• Investment in quality components & resource

• Testing Regime – Exceed standards BS EN795

• Compliance and Compatibility i.e CE Marked.

Summary and Objectives

As a result of the presentation you should:

1. appreciate how you can comply with the legislation

2. understand the key issues involved in system specification

3. consequently specify the right type of system.

Fall Protection Systems

Latchways Plc

Thankyou