IKAR fall arrest blocks are renowned worldwide for their robust design and engineering excellence. The IKAR has been tested & certified for horizontal works, "falls over an edge" and passed the European EN360 amendment. Internal energy absorber designed within the housing, ensuring user protection even when the webbing is fully extended.
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Monday, 25 November 2019 10:45:07 am Australia/Perth
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By Heightech Safety
Do You Know Where Your Edges Are?
Monday, 25 November 2019 9:53:57 am Australia/Perth
In work sites of every variety, edges are much more common than people realize – and they may pose a greater risk than you’d expect. Whether you’re laying roofing, traversing a beam, or simply working near the unprotected sides of an upper floor, falls over an edge are more hazardous than other falls. Without protection designed for edges, traditional lifelines risk being severed and the force upon the worker in the event of a fall is significantly increased. Honeywell estimates that as many as 80% of fall-protection users have applications in which a lifeline will come in contact with an edge in the event of a fall.
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By Honeywell Miller