Fall Arrest: Safe Work at Height with Magnetic Anchorage
Falling from height is one of the most common causes of fatal work accidents. Worldwide, 27% of all work-related fatalities are due to falls, which accounts for 621,000 accidents occurring at height. This highlights the need for effective fall protection measures. Legislation requires the use of fall protection for work at height, typically starting from 1.2 to 2.5 meters, depending on the specific working conditions.
What is Fall Arrest?
Fall Arrest is a fall protection system that effectively slows down and stops a worker during a fall. Unlike Fall Restraint, which prevents a worker from entering a hazardous area, a Fall Arrest system only activates once a fall movement has begun. This prevents impact with the ground or a lower structure, minimizing the risk of (severe) injury.
Magnetic Anchorage as a Robust Anchor Point
In the absence of permanent and/or certified anchorage structures at height, McNetiq’s magnetic anchorage with Controlock® technology offers an innovative and efficient solution. Of course, a steel substrate is required. Instead of drilling or welding traditional anchor points, McNetiq magnets can be placed directly on steel surfaces. This results in a strong and reliable anchor point without damaging the underlying surface.
The McNetiq Fall Arrest Solution Includes:
- A harness and lanyard, connected to a magnetic anchor point.
- McNetiq Controlock® magnets, ensuring a secure and directly verifiable attachment to steel structures.
- A fall absorber that absorbs and reduces impact forces during a fall, minimizing the strain on the body.
Technical Specifications of the McNetiq Fall Arrest:
- EN795 Class B certified
- Installation time: 15 minutes
- Dimensions: 63 x 40 cm
- Weight: 30 kg
- Holding force: Tested up to 32 kN on 10 mm bare steel
Benefits of McNetiq Fall Arrest:
- No structural modifications needed – Installation without drilling or welding prevents damage to the structure.
- Flexible and reusable anchor points – Easily positioned and moved.
- Guaranteed holding power – Designed and tested for high loads when working at height.
- Direct verification of attachment – Controlock® technology enables pre-testing and validation of the magnet strength.
Applications
McNetiq’s Fall Arrest solution is ideal for work environments where permanent anchor points are unavailable, such as:
- Shipbuilding and offshore installations
- Industrial maintenance
- Storage tanks, silos, and petrochemical installations
- Steel construction
Conclusion
Safe work at height requires reliable fall protection. McNetiq’s magnetic fall protection system offers an innovative, flexible, and non-invasive solution for Fall Arrest. Thanks to the advanced Controlock® technology, workers can work safely without permanent anchor points. Choose a proven and certified system that meets the highest safety standards. Choose McNetiq.
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