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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: cgh window cleaning on November 27, 2023, 02:07:43 pm
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Does anybody have any experience on using a Mansafe fall arrest system on a flat roof ?
Do you need a special attachment on the harness for it to move freely?
How awkward is it moving around will it add considerable time being attached when cleaning?
Trying to look online but a lot of websites just install and test the system.
Thanks
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I use it to do the windows of a penthouse, but I do the windows traditionally as there is no way to get WFP gear up there.
It doesn’t get in the way, but then I’m not using WFP. It’s a ledge about 2 ft deep, quite exciting. It’s not a sheer drop, it’s a 45 angle, with some other balcony’s below, so not too scary 😁
Why would you need it on a flat roof? Is it quite narrow?
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I use it to do the windows of a penthouse, but I do the windows traditionally as there is no way to get WFP gear up there.
It doesn’t get in the way, but then I’m not using WFP. It’s a ledge about 2 ft deep, quite exciting. It’s not a sheer drop, it’s a 45 angle, with some other balcony’s below, so not too scary 😁
Why would you need it on a flat roof? Is it quite narrow?
It’s on a block of flat’s the ground level has shops and restaurants then 4 floors of apartments it has a large flat roof but you can’t access the back with out getting on roof as they are just alleyways at the back of the building.
They have a Mansafe running the length of the roof.
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You need a test certificate and a split lanyard. We use them most days. Are you working in restraint or fall arrest?
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You need a test certificate and a split lanyard. We use them most days. Are you working in restraint or fall arrest?
Restraint and the system is brand new so will have new certification.
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I use it to do the windows of a penthouse, but I do the windows traditionally as there is no way to get WFP gear up there.
It doesn’t get in the way, but then I’m not using WFP. It’s a ledge about 2 ft deep, quite exciting. It’s not a sheer drop, it’s a 45 angle, with some other balcony’s below, so not too scary 😁
Why would you need it on a flat roof? Is it quite narrow?
It’s on a block of flat’s the ground level has shops and restaurants then 4 floors of apartments it has a large flat roof but you can’t access the back with out getting on roof as they are just alleyways at the back of the building.
They have a Mansafe running the length of the roof.
I’ve also got a job like that, but the roof is absolutely huge, like a football pitch, so I don’t bother using it.
Be interesting to see how you get on working WFP with it, it’s probably a bit awkward I’d have thought…
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You need a test certificate and a split lanyard. We use them most days. Are you working in restraint or fall arrest?
Restraint and the system is brand new so will have new certification.
Cool. Different systems have different travellers. Mansafe/latchways have a bespoke wheel that fits on. Your best bet is to get a split lanyard so you are ALWAYS attached to the wire. Hard hat with chin strap too innit.
If you’ve been trained, you can use an adjustable lanyard allowing you move a safe distance from the edge.
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You need a test certificate and a split lanyard. We use them most days. Are you working in restraint or fall arrest?
Restraint and the system is brand new so will have new certification.
Cool. Different systems have different travellers. Mansafe/latchways have a bespoke wheel that fits on. Your best bet is to get a split lanyard so you are ALWAYS attached to the wire. Hard hat with chin strap too innit.
If you’ve been trained, you can use an adjustable lanyard allowing you move a safe distance from the edge.
Thanks I did think it had its own connection.Does the connection/wheel have a name?
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Shuttles or travelers normally.
This is for a mansafe system.
It will not work on any other systems.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266415319060?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Y8YmGbqxTEG&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=KbOtxZ0aSXS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Honestly, you’re better off using a split lanyard with scaffold hooks. You can use that for any system.
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Shuttles or travelers normally.
This is for a mansafe system.
It will not work on any other systems.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266415319060?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Y8YmGbqxTEG&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=KbOtxZ0aSXS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Honestly, you’re better off using a split lanyard with scaffold hooks. You can use that for any system.
Top man.Thanks for the advice