NCM

Fall Arrest

Fall Arrest. Testing, Recertification & Maintenance

NCM Safety are able to offer a full testing & maintenance inspection service for all PPE, Work at Height or rescue equipment.  As qualified, accredited installers of access and height safety equipment we can cover all aspects of inspection; from testing and repair to replacement ensuring you always receive compliant, professional and economic solutions.

General Guide:

PPE Minimum period once every 6 or 12 months’ subject to the environment.

Fall restraint / fall arrest cable systems minimum period once every 12 months.

Ladder restraint anchors minimum period once every 12 months.

Guardrail (Edge Protection/ Handrail) minimum period once every 12 months.

BS 13700:2021 – Understanding the new guardrail standard.

In July 2021, a new regulation that dictates the standard for freestanding permanent railing came into effect.  BS 13700:2021 refers to all counterweighed roof guardrails and covers aspects such as designing, testing, maintaining, and inspecting these types of systems on an annual basis.

Permanent Fall Protection - Roof Angel

The Roof Angel Horizontal Lifeline System by Fall Angel provides users with a total fall protection solution through continuous attachment whilst negotiating intermediate points along with the system – users can detach and re-attach at any point.

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Fall Arrest and Fall Restraint​

The Roof Angel Horizontal Lifeline is an anchorage system designed to protect one or more people working at height. The lifeline can be used as a Fall Arrest system and a Fall Restraint system, further minimising risk to the end users.

Permanently attached

Roof Angel is permanently attached to the structure, can be replaced if deployed without removal from the roof and is corrosion-free, offering value-for-money longevity

  • Fully tested and certified

    Roof Angel complies with all current European standards and requirements. It is independently tested by SATRA and is certified to EN795:2012 Type A & C and CEN/TS16415:2013. System critical components are serial numbered.

  • Complete 360-degree freedom

    The Roof Angel Horizontal Lifeline enables the end user to connect to the line to move freely without needing to disconnect from it to accomplish any movement. They can pass the intermediate cable guides and corners automatically.

8mm cable-based anchorage system

Incorporating force absorption technology to minimise the loading passed to the structure in the event of a fall.

Computer calculation package

Our advanced computer calculation package guarantees that all installations are within the safe working limits of Roof Angel. This bespoke calculation software ensures the most effective tailored installation options.

The Roof Angel Horizontal Lifeline is suitable for:

  • Standing seam roofs

    Utilising a seam clamp, there is no need for roof penetration.

  • Membrane roofs

    Roof Angel can be fitted on all the major membrane roofing systems including single-ply and bituminous on steel, concrete and timber decks.

  • Trapezoidal roofs

    Roof Angel can be fitted on all the major composite roofing systems. The posts are fixed to the roof sheet using structural rivets.

  • Concrete roofs

    Roof Angel can be installed directly to concrete decking, with or without insulation or membranes.

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