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Fall arrest blocks are also known as: retractable fall arrest block,
fall arrest devices, fall arresters, inertia blocks, inertia reels, retractable type fall arresters, retractable lanyards
& sala blocks.
Fall
arrest block provide the perfect fall protection solutions to users which have an overhead anchor point and unobstruted
clearance under the working area.
Liftsafe Solutions Ltd offer four high quality ranges of
fall arrest blocks from four of the market leaders in providing fall protection equipment within the industry G
Force Fall Arrest Blocks, IKAR Fall Arrest Blocks, Kratos Fall Arrest Blocks & RidgeGear Fall Arrest Block Range - all available to buy on-line.
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Ridgegear Multi Purpose Fall Arrests Block Model
| Length
| Cable Spec | Weight
| | RGA1 | 2.5
Mtr | 47mm Polyester Webbing
| 1.4 kgs
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Standard: EN360 Features: RGK1 Screwgate Karabiner & Built in Shock Absorber
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Ridgegear Multi Purpose Fall Arrests Block Model
| Length
| Cable Spec | Weight
| | RGA2 | 10
Mtr | 5mm Galvanised | 6.5 kgs
| | RGA2/SS | 10 Mtr | 5mm Stainless Steel
| 6.5 kgs
| | RGA26 | 6 Mtr
| 5mm Galvanised
| 5.2 kgs
| | RGA26/SS | 6 Mtr
| 5mm Stainless Steel
| 5.2 kgs | RGA3
| 15 Mtr | 5mm Galvanised | 10.5 kgs
| | RGA3/SS | 15 Mtr | 5mm Stainless Steel
| 10.5 kgs
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Standard: EN360 Features: Double Action Connector with
Fall Indicator
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Ridgegear Retrieval Fall Arrests Block Model
| Length
| Cable Spec | Weight
| | RGA4 | 15
Mtr | 5mm Galvanised | 11.35 kgs
| | RGA4/SS | 15 Mtr | 5mm Stainless Steel
| 11.35 kgs
| RGA4H
| 15 Mtr
| 5mm Galvanised
| 11.35 kgs
| RGA4H/SS
| 15 Mtr
| 5mm Stainless Steel
| 11.35
kgs
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Standard: EN360
Features:
Double Action Connector with Fall Indicator & Retrieval System
Stabilising Handle on RGH4H (picture shows RGA4H)
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Ridgegear Webbing Fall Arrests Block Model
| Length
| Cable Spec | Weight
| | RGA5 | 5 Mtr | 28mm
Polyester Webbing
| 2 kgs
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Standard:
EN360 Features:
Double Action Connector, Rip Stitch Fall Indicator
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G Force Light Weight Webbing Fall Arrests Block Model
| Length
| Cable Spec | Weight
| WR100-06
| 6
Mtr | 17mm Kevlar Webbing
| 1.7 kgs
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Standard: EN360 Features: Double Swivel, Lightweight & Fall Indicator
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G Force Retractable Fall Arrests Block Model
| Length
| Cable Spec | Weight
| CR200-06
| 6
Mtr | 4mm Galvanised | 6 kgs
| CR200-12
| 12 Mtr | 4mm Galvanised
| 6.5 kgs
| CR200-15
| 15
Mtr
| 4mm Galvanised
| 7 kgs
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Standard: EN360 Features:
Karabiner Hook with Fall Indicator
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G Force Retractable Fall Arrests Block Model
| Length
| Cable Spec | Weight
| CR300-20
| 20
Mtr | 4mm Galvanised | 11.25 kgs
| CR300-25
| 25 Mtr | 4mm Galvanised
| 11.50
kgs
| CR300-28
| 28 Mtr
| 4mm Galvanised
| 11.75
kgs
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Standard: EN360
Features: Karabiner Hook with Fall Indicator
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IKAR HWB Webbing Fall Arrests Block Aluminium Housing Model
| Length
| Cable Spec | Weight
| HWB2
| 2
Mtr | Webbing | 6 kgs
| HWB3.5
| 3 Mtr | Webbing
| 6.5 kgs
| HWB2TH
| 2
Mtr
| Webbing | 7 kgs
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Standard:
EN360 Features: Double Action Hook, Aluminium
Housing,
HWB2TH with Integral
Scaffold Hook
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IKAR HWPB Plastic Housing Webbing Fall Arrests Block
Model
| Length
| Cable Spec | Weight
| | HWPB3.5 | 3.5 Mtr | Webbing | 1.2 kgs
| HWPB5.5
| 5.5
Mtr | Webbing
| 1.5 kgs
| HWPB5.5R
| 5.5
Mtr
| Webbing | 1.5 kgs
| HWPB7
| 7.0 Mtr
| Webbing
| 1.8 kgs
| HWPB12
| 12 Mtr
| Webbing
| 3.4 kgs
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Standard: EN360 Features: Double Action Hook, Plastic Housing,
HWPB5.5R with Integral Scaffold Hook
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IKAR HWPS Plastic Housing Steel Rope Fall Arrests Block
Model
| Length
| Cable Spec | Weight
| | HWPS4.5 | 4.5 Mtr | Steel Cable
| 2.1 kgs
| HWPS6
| 6 Mtr | Steel
Cable
| 2.5 kgs
| HWPS9
| 9 Mtr
| Steel
Cable | 3.2 kgs
| | HWPS12 | 12 Mtr
| Steel Cable
| 4.9 kgs
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Standard: EN360 Features: Double Action Hook, Plastic Housing,
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IKAR HWS Aluminium Housing Steel Rope Fall Arrests
Block
Model
| Length
| Cable Spec | Weight
| HWPS9
| 9 Mtr
| Steel Cable | 3.7
kgs
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Standard: EN360
Features: Double Action Hook, Aluminium Housing,
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IKAR H Aluminium Housing Steel Rope Fall Arrests Block
Model
| Length
| Cable Spec | Weight
| | H12 | 12 Mtr | Steel Cable
| 5.9 kgs
| H18
| 18
Mtr | Steel Cable
| 9.5 kgs
| | H33 | 30 Mtr
| Steel Cable
| 18 kgs
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Standard: EN360 Features: Double Action Hook, Aluminium Housing,
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More Fall Arrest Blocks Available
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What is
a fall arrest block?
A
fall arrest block is a retractable lifeline containing a retractable webbing or wire rope lifeline which is stored
on a reel that is spring-biased this means the lifeline remains under light tension ensuring the shortest length
of lifeline is maintained between the fall arrest block housing and the user. The lifeline will freely extract and retract
automatically from the reel allowing the user to have free movement but in the event of a fall the life line is rapidly
extracted from the reel until it reaches an activation speed activating the reels integrated brake decelerating the user
over a short distance, whilst maintaining an arrest force to 6kN or below. Some shorter fall arrest blocks
also known as mini blocks dont have an intergrated brake mechanism and locks on the same princable of a car seat
belt, these mini fall arrest blocks contain an external energy absorber pack which tears in the event of a fall and
maintains the arrest force to the user to 6kN or lower.
A retractable fall arrest blocks should conform to
European Standard EN360.
When should fall arrest blocks be used?
A fall arrest block should always be used as specified by the manufacturers instructions and when
used correctly provides optimum protection to a user as the device arrests quickly due to the lifeline retaining light
tension at all times. This particularly provides better protection where there is limited clearance below the working area.
It is important to ensure when using the retractable fall arrest block that
the device is anchored above the user and users are able to fall into free space.
Caution should be taken to never exceed the manufacturers recommended safe operating angle from
the vertical which varies between the different manufacturers. Fall arrest blocks should never be used in environments
or situations which would prevent the user reaching the activation speeds required for the fall arrest block to activate correctly,
example sloping surface or unstable materials such as powder or grain ect.
Service Requirements
Service and inspection requirements for a fall arrest block is that it should be inspected and function checked
by a trained competent person on a regular basis as deemed by a risk assessment for the environment in which it is used and
frequency of use, but at least every 6 months. Additionally, every 12 months it should be returned to Liftsafe
Solutions Ltd or the manufacturer, for
a Full Service, when it will be tested under workshop conditions and re-certificated as laid down by the manufacturer.
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