Kattsafe

Sayfa is now Kattsafe

We’ve built a name for ourselves by continuously innovating safer, simpler height access and fall protection systems, and now it’s time for our business to evolve too.

Bringing everything we do under one new name makes it even simpler to work with us and use our products. And behind it all, we’re still the same team, quality products, and customer service that you’ve come to expect.

Fall arrest

Fall arrest systems are designed to safely stop a person falling and reduce the impact of a fall. It should only be used in instances where is not possible or practical to use a fall prevention system.

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Fall arrest – protecting lives after a fall

Fall arrest systems stop the fall of a worker once it has already occurred. In the hierarchy of control, fall arrest is the least favourable method of protection as it does not prevent the worker from falling and can still result in an injury.

However, fall arrest systems should still be used if other means are not practicable.

With fall arrest and fall restraint systems your Duty of Care is not complete with simply the provision of systems.

If fall arrest systems are installed on your buildings, or you are considering installing them on your buildings, you must also ensure that the personnel who will be using them are fully trained in their operation.


Choosing a fall arrest system

When choosing a fall arrest system for your building, there are three main factors to consider:

  1. What tasks will need to be carried out?

  2. How frequently will the tasks need to be carried out?

  3. How competent are the personnel performing the tasks?

  4. What are the risks associated with the tasks?

Once these factors have been determined, use the table below to help evaluate your requirements.

Maintenance CategoryItemMaintenance FrequencyExample System
A PriorityMechanical Plant and Equipment Hot water units, A/C units, refrigeration units, mechanical exhausts, ect.FrequentFall Protection Passive Fall Protection (Permanent) ie. Permanent Guardrail, Skylight Protectors
B PriorityGutters, Windows and Garden Planters Eave gutters, box gutters, clerestory windows, roof lights, garden planters ect.PeriodicFall Protection Active Fall Protection (Permanent) ie. Fall Arrest Anchor Point, Static Line, Rigid Rail
C PriorityGeneral Roof Access Parapets, flashings, roof sheeting, concrete membrane etc.InfrequentFall Protection Temporary Fall Protection ie. Temporary Guardrail, Temporary Anchor Point, Elevated Work Platform



Take the risk out of height safety designs

Our height safety system design specialists have a deep understanding of industry requirements and help you meet your obligations for fully compliant systems right from the start.

  • Exceed compliance

  • Minimise ongoing costs

  • Reduce rework

  • Protect lives