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A new industry product which optimises safety at height for construction workers may soon be the focus of HSE experts across the GCC.
The vertical rail system, known as Railok 90, provides improved safety for workers ascending and descending fixed ladders - standard practice during MEP works where services are often contained at ceiling height.
One of several new safety products to enter the construction market recently, Railok 90 reflects the need for improved safety practices as well as a growing demand for more advanced HSE technology.
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Manufacturer Capital Safety’s product manager Dennis Bates said: “Safety while ascending and descending ladders is a key issue in the construction industry.”
To protect workers, the Railok 90 system works by having a shuttle travel smoothly along the length of the ladder rail, allowing users to move up and down freely but locking on the rail in the event of a fall.
Its metallic shock absorber, which replaces the traditional webbed shock absorber, further enhances safety by restricting fall distances and significantly reducing the forces on the user in the event of an accident.
According to executives at Capital Safety, the system is additionally unique in the sense that it does not snag or resist the climber’s motion, nor restrict foot space on the ladder rungs.
“In addition to providing safety, solutions that address these needs cannot restrict operators from completing their work,” Bates added.
“Railok 90 offers our customers a rigid rail system solution combining optimal worker safety with maximum worker productivity.”
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