Wind turbine climbing solution
November 1st 2009 Launched at A+A, the Lad-
Saf Powered Climb Assist
System from Capital
Safety has been
developed to
provide climbing
assistance and fall
protection for those
who work in wind
turbines and are
required to climb
internal ladders.
With turbines now
reaching heights in
excess of 100m, the
risk of fatigue and
falling is
considerable. The
powered Climb Assist
System incorporates
its own fall arrest
system. Should the
user slip and fall
while climbing, the
cable system will lock
off and arrest the fall
allowing the user the
opportunity to
regain footing or handhold.
Unlike other powered climb assist
systems on the market, the Lad-Saf
system requires no secondary fall
protection. It eliminates the
compatibility issue of ladder safety
systems as well as compatibility of
climb assist systems from different
manufacturers.
The Lad-Saf Powered Climb
Assist System is designed to lift
between 20kg and 55 kg up the
ladder when connected to an
individual. This provides assistance
to the climber ascending the ladder,
as the system essentially reduces the
climber's weight thus decreasing the
likelihood of fatigue affecting both
the rate of climb and the climber's
safety.
This is essential for
individuals who either climb
often or climb high structures
such as wind turbines.
The System complies with all CE
and ANSI standards. More articles from Capital Safety Group Ltd: | 
