Product Overview
The FP41 10m Retractable Fall Arrest Block is a fundamental component of any height safety system, designed to provide a secure anchor point while allowing for a full range of movement. This sophisticated piece of safety equipment functions much like a vehicle's seatbelt; the 10m lifeline is stored on a spring-tensioned reel within a protective housing, allowing the cable to extend and retract smoothly as the user moves. However, should a sudden descent occur, the internal inertia brake mechanism engages immediately, arresting the fall and preventing serious injury.
Key Features
- 10m Retractable Steel Rope: The 4.8mm wire rope provides a significant working radius, ensuring you have the reach required for complex tasks without the hazard of slack cable.
- Inertia Brake Mechanism: This automatic system detects sudden acceleration, locking the lifeline instantly to minimize the distance of a potential fall.
- Swivel Snap Hook: The integrated swivel prevents the wire rope from twisting or kinking during use, which maintains the integrity of the cable and ensures smooth retraction.
- Double Safety Lock: This feature provides an extra layer of security, requiring two distinct actions to open the hook, thereby preventing accidental disconnection from the harness.
- Integrated Fall Indicator: A visual cue that allows for quick and easy pre-use inspections, clearly showing if the device has been subjected to a fall and needs to be retired from service.
Design & Performance
Engineered for durability in demanding environments, this fall arrest block is housed in a high-impact ABS plastic shell. This material is chosen for its exceptional toughness and resistance to the scrapes and knocks common on construction sites. Internally, the critical load-bearing components are manufactured from heat-treated alloy steel, ensuring the device can withstand the significant forces generated during a fall arrest event.
Despite being a substantial, sturdy unit, the spring-based reel system is finely tuned to ensure that the tension on the lifeline is noticeable but not restrictive, allowing the user to focus on the task at hand rather than the equipment attached to them.
Why No Customisation?
At MyWorkwear, we take safety as seriously as you do. This retractable fall arrest block is a safety-critical piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). We do not offer customisation, such as printing or embroidery, on this item because any modification to the housing or the lifeline could compromise its structural integrity. Furthermore, it is vital that all safety markings, certification labels, and fall indicators remain completely visible and unobstructed for inspection purposes.
Use Cases
This equipment is essential for professionals working at height across various sectors, including construction, roofing, telecommunications, and industrial maintenance. It is particularly suited for tasks where the user needs to move vertically or horizontally over a distance of up to 10 metres while maintaining a constant, secure connection to a life-safety system.
Why MyWorkwear
Established in 1976, MyWorkwear has spent decades providing British industry with the tools required to stay safe and professional. Operating from our base in Telford, we combine years of technical expertise with a commitment to quality. When you purchase height safety equipment from us, you are benefitting from nearly half a century of experience in the workwear and safety sector.
Practical Advice
Before every use, it is imperative to perform a pull-test to ensure the inertia brake is engaging correctly. This fall arrest block should always be used in conjunction with a compatible full-body fall arrest harness. We recommend keeping a log of the serial number and the date of first use to assist with your mandatory annual thorough examinations by a competent person.
Caring for your product
Maintaining the performance of your fall arrest block is a matter of life safety. The internal mechanism is a precision-engineered device that must be kept free of contaminants to function correctly.
We recommend wiping the external ABS housing and the steel wire rope with a damp cloth to remove dirt and grit after use. Avoid using harsh chemical solvents or degreasers, as these can degrade the plastic housing or interfere with the internal lubrication of the reel. Always allow the wire rope to dry naturally before allowing it to fully retract into the housing to prevent corrosion.
Store the unit in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Storing the device in a damp environment can lead to the internal spring or brake components seizing, rendered the unit unsafe for use. If the unit is ever involved in a fall, it must be removed from service immediately and destroyed or returned to the manufacturer for inspection.
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