Page 30 - North American Clean Energy January/February 2019 Issue

wind spotlight: safety & fall protection equipment
Safety & Fall Protection Equipment
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According to the National Safety Council, falls are one of the leading causes of deaths in the workplace. Perhaps more than any other type of workers out there, those who erect and maintain wind turbines are exposed to some of the most serious, and potentially fatal, fall hazards. With many turbines reaching heights of well over 100 feet tall, wind farms are only growing upwards in many cases, and exposure to high winds can make work at high elevations even more hazardous. Here we highlight some of the latest in safety and fall protection equipment—a must for the growing industry.
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Einpart, LLC
Product: Lifting Bags
Application: Hoisting and lifting bags
Description: Certified tool bags, safety bags, and lifting bags for the specific needs of the wind turbine and offshore industries.
Key Features:
• Certified high rated tool bags;
• Designed for wind turbine and offshore industries
www.einpart.com
Sterling Rope Company, Inc. Product: Raise and Rescue Elite
Application: A pre-rigged mechanical advantage system designed for simple and efficient victim raising and multidirectional transfers.
Description: When paired with the PDQ2 escape system, the Raise and Rescue Elite makes for a light, compact rescue package. The mechanical progress capture feature allows for secure raising and simple operation, and the mesh sleeve surrounding the 6mm cord prevents tangling during storage and deployment. Two wire anchor slings allow the rescuer to create an anchor around ladder supports or rails, or structural members, and the HollowBlock2 allows for rescue from fall protection
lanyards or longer distance hauling with resets. Kit Components: Mini Haul System, 2 Wire Slings, 19” HollowBlock2, and 2 Osprey Autolock Carabiners.
Key Features:
• Preassembled haul kit, ready to use;
• Progress capture feature allows for secure raising;
• Simple and efficient system for raising a disabled worker from lanyards or cable grab;
• Steel anchor slings allow user to create a secure anchor where needed.
www.sterlingrope.com
Fastenal
Product: Body Guard 260 Series Glove
Application: Box handling, small parts, any application needing extra grip
Description: Body Guard's 260 Micro Foam Nitrile glove provides dexterity, grip, and comfort. Light and breathable, these gloves are oil resistant with their nylon/ spandex shell and micro-foam nitrile coating. Abrasion resistant and comfortable, this glove is suitable for almost all applications.
www.fastenal.com
Ropes Park Equipment Product: Elephant Hub and Phoenix Hub
Application: Rescue and evacuation Description: The MARK Elephant Hub and
Phoenix Hub lifting and lower device is able to lift the personnel upward to unweight their lanyard by easily turning the wheel. After unclipping the lanyard, the person can be lowered to the ground with automatic speed limiting. The participant is never unattached from a safety system during this procedure.
www.ropesparkequipment.com
Corgo Industries Product: COR-60045
Application: 45 gallon drum bag
Description: The 25" x 25" x 36" lifting bag is
a solution for lifting grease or oil drums up tower. This wind turbine maintenance lifting bag is especially designed for oil or grease jobs required in the maintenance of wind turbines. It can also be used as a larger version of the COR-600. This wind turbine lift bag can also be used in any location for work at heights such as bridge work, transmission towers, or stack maintenance.
www.corgoind.com
Skysaver Rescue, Ltd.
Product: IIE Portable Kit – Incapacitated Injured Evacuation Kit
Application: Evacuation of injured or incapacitated workers
Description: A single worker, equipped with a SkySaver IIE Portable Kit, can help lower the injured or incapacitated worker to safety. The easy-to-use SkySaver IIE Portable Kit, which includes a controlled descent device (CDD), portable anchoring accessories, and an ergonomically designed harness, is built to evacuate workers as high as 80m above ground level, within three minutes.
www.skysaver.com
Hi-Line Utility Supply Co. Product: QUICKEEZE Adjustable Self-
Extinguishing Sleeve Straps
Description: These sleeve straps are self- extinguishing, designed with high quality, FR- Rated materials. Easily adjustable and flexible design allows for comfort all day. Unique
oval button design allows for quick and easy attachment with no extra hassles in attaching and detaching. Field-tested for durability and longevity. Made in the USA.
www.hilineco.com
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