Overhead Fall Arrest Systems

Overhead fall arrest systems are essential for protecting workers in areas with limited fall clearance. Particularly when working on trucks, aircraft, or near machinery. These systems help reduce fall risks, creating a safer workplace.

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Cable and Track Based Systems

There are two types of overhead fall arrest systems: cable-based and track-based. The choice between them depends on several factors. Such as the specific application, facility layout, and the number of users.

  • Cable-based systems: Use strong cables to provide flexible fall protection. Making them ideal for situations that require freedom of movement. These systems allow workers to move easily within their environment while staying secure.
  • Track-based systems: Featuring a rigid rail, track-based systems offer a more structured approach to fall protection. This option is often preferred in environments where stability and precision are crucial, accommodating multiple users efficiently.

Ideal Applications

Overhead fall arrest systems are essential in various industrial and commercial settings where fall risks exist and where keeping the ground area unobstructed is crucial for operational efficiency.

  • Vehicle Loading and Unloading: Ensuring safety during the loading and unloading processes on trucks and other transport vehicles.
  • Tanker Operations: Providing protection while filling or loading tanks, which often involve working at height.
  • Aircraft Maintenance: Facilitating safe access and repairs on aircraft, minimising fall hazards for technicians.
  • Transportation Vehicle Upkeep: Supporting maintenance tasks on trucks, buses, and coaches.
  • Train and Carriage Services: Enhancing safety during the maintenance of trains and carriages, where heights can be a significant concern.
  • Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance: Offering fall protection for workers servicing equipment like conveyors, which may require elevated access.
  • Building Cleaning and Upkeep: Ensuring safe practices during maintenance and cleaning tasks at heights in commercial and industrial buildings.
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Overhead Fall Arrest Tracks

Overhead fall arrest systems utilising rigid rail designs are essential for enhancing safety in various work environments. These systems feature anchor points, referred to as travelers, which glide smoothly along the length of the rail. This setup allows multiple users to move hands-free within a designated area, ensuring mobility and safety.

Benefits of Overhead Fall Arrest Tracks

Engineers design overhead track systems to maintain a straight line without sagging, making them ideal for low-clearance environments. Unlike traditional cable systems, these overhead track systems have minimal deflection, significantly reducing the risk of free-fall scenarios.

In cable systems, sag can cause travelers to slide toward the nearest support. This can lead to dangerous impacts with nearby structure during a fall. Rigid rails eliminate this concern by providing a stable path, enhancing safety for workers.

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Adaptable to Complex Layouts

The modular design of rigid rail systems allows for easy adaptation to complex layouts. Adjusting for obstacles such as ventilation ducts, piping, and other infrastructure. This flexibility makes it possible to configure the system effectively in challenging spaces, maintaining safety without sacrificing functionality.

Discover the Benefits of Kee Track Overhead Fall Arrest Systems

Kee Track from Simplified Safety offers state-of-the-art overhead fall arrest systems designed for flexibility and safety. Engineered for seamless integration into various environments, Kee Track systems enhance worker protection. While also providing the flexibility to adapt to changing business needs. Kee Track guarantees safety with its robust construction and innovative design.

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Enhancing Flexibility and Safety with Kee Track

The Kee Track overhead fall arrest system is renowned for its exceptional flexibility. Because of it’s modular design, this innovative system allows for easy adjustments and configuration. Making it a suitable solution for a variety of environments. Users can easily add components, move sections, or reconfigure the system - all without significant downtime or disruption.

The modular nature of Kee Track allows it to adapt to complex layouts. Easily navigating around obstacles like ductwork or machinery while providing reliable overhead fall protection. This flexibility not only enhances safety but also maximizes the system’s functionality across diverse applications.

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Track systems vs Cable systems

Fall protection
Cost
No of users
Configuration
Cost effective
Track systems
Fall protection
Stops a fall with a shorter drop. This can be critical when working on sensitive equipment.
Cost
Requires more initial expense but requires less maintenance and replacement over time.
No of users
Can be configured to allow for multiple users to work simultaneously.
Configuration
Restricted to straight line installation.
Cable system
Fall protection
Falls can cause a “V” deflection with potential of user injury and equipment damage.
Cost
Less initial expense but subject to more wear and tear, and requires more frequent inspections.
No of users
Usually limited to a maximum of three users at any one time.
Configuration
Can flow around corners and up and down height deviations.

We can install Kee Track for you

We will configure, deliver and install our overhead lifeline anywhere in mainland UK.

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Supply-only

This rigid lifeline requires no welding or fabrication on site, which means that you will not waste time or money on laborious installation. We will organise a training session with your installers, ensuring that the system is installed safely and effectively.

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Site survey

We understand that sometimes it can be hard to choose the correct fall protection solution or configure a system correctly. If you are not familiar with our products or simply need one of our team members visit your site, then we'd be happy to help.

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Full installation

If you are looking for a complete turn-key service, look no further. Our team can: conduct a site survey, advise on suitable fall protection solutions, install the system for you according to the manufacturer’s specification and answer any questions.


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