Fall protection systems

Terex Material Handling will also supply and fit the fall protection systems to the cranes of other original equipment manufacturers. 

Latchways manufactures a comprehensive range of safety equipment, including the ManSafe fall protection system for working at height. ManSafe affords operators unfettered movement and continuous, hands free security. The operator’s safety harness is secured to the ManSafe line via a high integrity lanyard and a ‘transfastener’ mobile anchor point, providing comfort and mobility for the operator.

The ManSafe line is made in 1 x 19, 8mm diameter stainless steel cable, which has low stretch properties and a breaking strain of over 45kN. The line is permanently anchored to the crane girder at regular intervals, with the system cable tensioned to 5kN, to prevent cable sag and possible whiplash in the event of a fall. The ManSafe in-line constant energy absorber ensures that the maximum load on the worker and the end anchor does not exceed 18kN in the event of a fall. The system is tested in accordance with EN 795:2012 and CEN TS 61415. 

ManSafe may be configured in single spans of up to 60m or as a multi-span system. Typically, the fall protection system will accommodate up to three operators at the same time. Alternatively, custom systems may be configured for simultaneous use by up to 10 operators.

Technicians from Terex Material Handling’s Demag Services’ Department have undergone extensive product familiarisation and training on Latchways’ products and are fully qualified to specify and install fall protection systems. Demag technicians are also well placed to provide instruction on the safe operation of the ManSafe system to end users.