Choosing the Right Fall Protection

When the anchor point is at or above the seat belt anchor point, the operator is safe. However, if an energy absorber is not used when the drop factor is equal to 1, the impact can be severe and range from 900 to 200 daN. When the drop factor is equal to 2, the attachment point is located at or below the operator's feet.

This is the minimum required vertical free fall distance of 6.5 meters without obstacles. This height is calculated as follows: A+B+C+D

A = Total length of fall arrest device used
B = stopping distance according to the fall arrest device used
C = Height from the fall arrest attachment point of the seat belt to the user's feet
D = 1 m safety margin required by the standard

Pendulum fall occurs when the user is close to the fall risk zone without being fixed vertically to the anchor point.

The risk of injury increases due to the user's uncontrolled shaking after falling.

NUSL ECO harnesses are “entry level” fall arrest harnesses for occasional use or heavily soiled jobs. The NUSL1 ECO harness has only one rear anchor point on a “D” suitable for working on scaffolds or platforms. NUSL2 ECO also has a sternal attachment point on the webbing loops to be attached.

Suitable for the following industries : aerial work platforms, roof, steel construction, construction
Conforms to the following standard : EN 361

Pack & GO is a fall arrest harness with integrated carrying bag. It is comfortable to wear and the integrated storage bag makes it particularly practical. It has 2 attachment points: 1 sternal point on a textile buckle and 1 dorsal point on a metal “D”. Complies with EN361 standard (personal protective equipment against falls from height).
Suitable for the following industries : construction, steel construction, scaffolding, aerial work platforms, roofing
Conforms to the following standard : EN 361

NUS65A is a versatile fall arrest harness that combines performance, comfort and lightweight. Equipped with automatic buckles and padded leg straps, it easily adapts to all body types thanks to its high-performance adjustment and locking systems. It is a 2-point harness: 1 sternal point on the textile buckles and 1 dorsal point on the metal “D”.
Suitable for the following industries : industry, construction, steel construction, scaffolding, aerial work platforms, roofing
Conforms to the following standards : EN 361, EN 1497

VIT'O fall arrest harness combines performance, comfort and lightness. It easily adapts to all body shapes thanks to its high-performance adjustment and locking systems. The shoulder straps are adjustable from above, and the leg straps and Bavarian belt can be closed with automatic aluminum buckles.
Suitable for the following industries following: steel construction, construction, roofing, aerial work platforms, activities
conforms to standards : EN 361, EN 1497

VIT'O TEC is a fall arrest and rescue harness for use in confined spaces. An extension strap has a back attachment point and a sternum attachment point with two textile buckles for fall arrest and rescue. It also includes a special ergonomic belt for wearing the self-rescue mask.
Suitable for the following industries : sanitation
Conforms to the following standards : EN 361, EN 1497

To make your choice easier, we recommend PPE that complies with the 2016/95 Directive and the EN 795 B standard.

The safety tripod should also be made of reinforced aluminum legs and telescopic construction to allow the operator to adjust the length of the unit.

Most often the tripod comes with a self-retracting fall arrester with rescue winch, lifting winch (optional), cable swivel pulleys under the tripod head, and a carrying bag.

Energy absorbing (EN 355) lanyard (EN 354) is a connection system consisting of a lanyard and two connectors up to 2 m. Elastic lanyards offer extra comfort due to their elasticity. For example, a belt lanyard will be 40% shorter in the retracted position than a standard belt lanyard. The system ensures that the operator's movements are safe and limited around the anchor point.

Fall arresters are available in different lengths of straps or cables. On the one hand, the strap fall arrester is specifically designed for work at height (AWP, scaffolding, roofing, etc.) with a short attachment length (2 to 5 meters). It is very lightweight and is equipped with a high-density polyethylene rope that can be automatically retracted. On the other hand, the cable fall arrester is heavier and bulkier than the webbing reel. It is equipped with a very strong steel cable and is especially designed for difficult or serious areas such as manholes (risk of cutting) or narrow spaces.

• NF EN 354 : Mooring ropes (max. length: 2 m)
• NF EN 355: Energy absorbers
• NF EN 358: Work positioning systems
• NF EN 360 : Automatic fall arrest system
• NF EN 361, NF EN 358, NF EN 813, NF EN 1497: Full fall arrest safety belts
• NF EN 362: Connectors
• NF EN 795 : Anchor points (type B)