Evolution Height Safety

Evolution Height Safety Continues to combine technical expertise and a passion for developing products of the best quality - reducing risk and increasing safety when working at height. Evolution Height Safety is a prefered distibutor/installer for 3M with leading global brands for height safety: DBI-SALA®, Protecta® and Uniline® representing over 15 years experience within the fall protection industry.

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ABC's of Fall Protection Principles

A typical Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) incorporates key components often described as the ABC's of fall protection.

The (A) Anchorage connector, (B) Body Support and (C) Connecting Device, when used together, form a complete system for maximum worker protection, but don't forget about the other important components such as (D) Descent and Rescue, (E) Education and (F) Fall Protection Solutions.

A - Anchorages

Anchorages are a secure point of attachment. Anchorage connectors vary by industry, job, type of installation and structure. They must be able to hold fast under the load of a fall, working in Suspension or Rescue

• Structural Anchors

• Concrete Anchors

• Roof Anchors

• Speciality Anchors

• Horizontal Lifeline Systems

• Anchors Straps

• Mining Anchors

B - Body Support

Harness distribute fall forces over the upper thighs, pelvis, chest and shoulders. They provide a connection point on the worker for the personal fall protection system.

• EXOFIT NEX

• Delta

• PRO & FIRST

• DBI-SALA Fall Protection Kits

• Protecta Fall Protection Kits

• Restraint Belts

• Evolution Range

C - Connectors

Connector elements such as shock absorbing lanyards or self retracting lifelines connect a woker's harness to the anchorage.

• Karabiners

• Hooks

• Rope Grabs and Lifelines

• Pole Straps

• Lanyards

• Self Retracting Lifelines

• Vertical Systems

D - Descent & Rescue

Descent & Rescue devices are used to raise or lower a fallen worker to safety, or to retrieve him from a confined space.

• Confined Space Systems

• Penoguard

• Rescue Systems

• Rollgliss Technical Rescue Range

E - Education

Evolution Safety offers a variety of best-in-class certified training courses for work at height and confined spaces at our state-of-the-art training centre. We can also bring the training to your workforce.

For more information contact us, or visit the Education page.

F - Fall Protection Plan

The purpose of this document is two-fold: firstly to ensure that the emloyer is complaint with South African legislation governing safe work at height and secondly ensure the safety of employess who access elevated positions.