Mine Safety Appliances Co (MSA) articles

Introduction
With over 35 years of fall protection experience, Latchways has developed the ManSafe Self Retracting Lifeline (SRL) range; the world’s first completely field serviceable Standard SRL.

The ManSafe SRL range offers a dependable means of fall protection and has been specifically designed for use in a number of different environments enabling an unhindered hands-free fall protection solution. Utilising modern engineering and innovative design,

Introduction
With over 35 years of fall protection experience, Latchways has developed the ManSafe Sealed Self Retracting Lifeline (SRL) range; the world’s first completely field serviceable sealed SRL.

The ManSafe Sealed SRL range offers a dependable means of fall protection and has been specifically designed for use in harsh environments such as on oil rigs, wind turbines and other offshore applications; enabling an unhindered hands-free fall protectio

Introduction
In nearly all instances it is impractical to prevent roof access; therefore the ideal solution is to create a level, anti-slip surface to protect against all fall hazards. WalkSafe provides a demarcation route, guiding a workers’ movement in areas that there are potential fall hazards.

To ensure the Latchways product is Fit for Purpose, Latchways have invested heavily in ensuring the product not only meets, but exceeds, all the standard reco

The planning system, at both local and national levels, is now being used to expand use of green roofs in towns and cities. This policy recognises important benefits including biodiversity, pollution and CO2 removal, thermal insulation and mass, protection of the roof covering and making our cities more attractive places. Measures are also in place requiring sustainable drainage systems (SUDS), of which green roofs form an important part, to address the growing problem of flooding.

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Introduction
Over the last fifteen years, Latchways has pioneered the advent of ‘top fixed’ systems incorporating their patented Constant Force post technology and ManSafe componentry. ‘Top fixed’ refers to the fall protection being installed to the complete roofing system rather than the traditional method of attaching an anchor through the roof to the building structure.

With such a fundamental change to the method of load control and