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 prevention

Fall prevention is the most preferred means of fall protection due to its static nature and the fact that it requires no specialised personnel to operate.

Fall prevention – protecting workers right from the start

Fall protection systems are divided into two groups; passive and active. Fall prevention is a means of passive fall protection, meaning it is designed to prevent a person falling. On the other hand, fall arrest is a means of active fall protection, meaning it is designed to safely stop or arrest a person already falling.

One of the main benefits of a passive fall prevention system is the fact that it does not require any specialised personnel to operate it and it does not require ongoing adjustments or alterations.

Regular maintenance of plant and machinery, gutter cleaning, roof repair, solar panel maintenance etc. all require working at heights and impose significant risk on those undertaking these tasks. A fall prevention system is an excellent way to ensure the safety of the personnel working at heights.


Choosing a fall prevention system

When choosing a fall prevention system for your building, there are four 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 three 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.FrequentPassive fall protection (permanent) ie. permanent guardrail, skylight protectors
B PriorityGutters, windows and garden planters, eave gutters, box gutters, clerestory windows, roof lights, garden planters etc.PeriodicActive fall protection (permanent) ie. fall arrest anchor point, static line, rigid rail
C PriorityGeneral roof access, parapets, flashings, roof sheeting, concrete membrane etc.InfrequentTemporary 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