Field of Operation: Fire Environment High-Area Work
Work in this field is particularly challenging and hazardous due to the added risk of fire. Operations require not only protection against falls from heights but also against the potential of fire-related injuries. This work environment demands the use of fire retardant materials and specialized equipment designed to withstand high temperatures and flames.
Work on High Areas with Fire Retardant Material:
Involves the application, inspection, and maintenance of fire retardant materials on structures to prevent or mitigate fire damage. This can include work on buildings, towers, or any high structures prone to fire risks.
Technical Specifications and Products
- Flame Retardant Harness: Essential for any work at heights, these harnesses are designed to be fire retardant, complying with ANSI Z359.11-2021 and certified to EN361:2002, EN358:2018. They ensure the wearer’s safety from falls while offering protection against fire.
- Fire Retardant Lanyard: With a maximum capacity of 140kg and certified to EN355:2002, these lanyards are designed to arrest falls and resist fire, providing dual protection for workers at height in fire-prone environments.
- Fire Resistant Rope with Aramid or Kevlar Material: These ropes have a minimum breaking strength of 6000lbs (27KN), indicating their strong resistance to breaking under load. The use of Aramid or Kevlar materials makes them resistant to fire, ensuring safety in high-temperature conditions.
- Lightweight Descender: Compatible with 9-16mm rope sizes and a breaking load ranging from 7500 to 9000 lbs (35 to 40 kN), this equipment is designed for controlled descent on a rope, being light yet strong enough to handle significant forces, and it’s suitable for rapid evacuation or controlled descent in emergency situations.
- Lightweight Ascender: Meeting EN 567 and compatible with 9-12mm rope sizes, these ascenders facilitate climbing ropes safely and efficiently, crucial for quick ascension or maneuvering in rescue and fire safety operations.
- Bags: with Capacities of 25/42/70 Liters: Designed to carry and transport all the necessary equipment safely and efficiently. The variety in sizes allows for customization based on the operation’s needs and the amount of gear required.
These specifications and equipment highlight the intense focus on safety, efficiency, and fire resistance required for operations in high areas within fire environments. The use of fire retardant and resistant materials in personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools ensures that workers are protected not only from the heights at which they work but also from the potentially devastating effects of fire.
