We hold an extensive range of full body harnesses, restraint belts, lanyards, retractable lanyards, shock absorbers, ropes, arborist harnesses and adjustable rope clips. Our brands include Petzel, Ridge Gear, Beaver, Fallrite (Saferight) and Miller Moxham. We also offer an ‘Inspect and Certification’ service of your existing equipment. Q - What is a fall arrest system? Full body harness, fall arrest lanyard or inertia device & an anchor point. Q - What is the scheduled inspection period for harnesses, lanyards, inertia reels, static line systems & anchor points? Six months for harnesses & lanyards. twelve months for inertia reels, static line systems and anchor points in accordance with AS/NZS 1891.4. As part of our commitment to offering you a total package solution, We also provide an inspection and certifying service either on-site or in our workshop to ensure your equipment is compliant. Q - Can a harness or lanyard system be used again after it has been subjected to a fall? Any piece of equipment including both personal and permanently installed items, which has been used to arrest a fall or which shows any defect during operator or periodic inspection shall be withdrawn from service immediately and a replacement obtained if necessary. Q - At what height must fall arrest equipment be used? It is recommended that fall protection equipment be worn above any height where a fall can result in injury. State regulatory requirements differ from 1.8m to 2.4m and should be consulted. Site or company requirements may also apply. Q - How long can a harness be in service before it must be replaced? 10 years from date of manufacture, providing it stays in serviceable condition. Q - What type of harness is the minimum requirement for fall arrest? A Full Body Harness is the minimum for fall arrest. A full body harness must have shoulder straps, leg loops, a chest or waist strap, a front & rear dorsal "D" ring & must be one complete configuration. Q - How much load must an anchor point used for fall arrest be capable of sustaining? 15kN (1500kg), for one person, for two persons an anchor point must be rated to a minimum of 21kN (2100kg). A maximum of two persons should be attached to a single point at any time. Q - Do Inertia Reels require an energy (shock) absorber? No they utilize an inertia brake system that minimizes free fall, by locking off immediately. Q - What type of harness is the minimum requirement for use in an elevated work platform? A full body harness and shock absorbing lanyard connected to an approved anchor point must be used in an elevated work platform where there is a risk of bucket inversion causing free fall. i.e. cherry picker. TAUPO RIGGING & SAFETY SERVICES IS THE NZ AGENT FOR FALL RIGHT |
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