Internal Systems

There are occasions when telecommunications equipment on the outside of a building needs to be accessed from inside; for example an inner city micro-cell. Latchways provide single point anchorage fall protection systems that can provide safe access in these situations, such as leaning out of a window or from a balcony.

PushLock

The Latchways PushLock is typically used where access from inside a building is needed to carry out external work, such as accessing an exterior wall mounted micro-cell. In such situations there is a requirement for the worker to attach by means of a safety harness and lanyard to an internal fixed anchor. While conventional eyebolts meet the safety need, their lack of aesthetic consideration impairs the visual characteristics of the office, hotel or housing environment. The pleasing design and assured safety of the Latchways PushLock overcomes the problem.

• The Latchways PushLock socket is a permanent anchor installed into the structure of the building.
• The socket is suitable for installation in a variety of materials including brickwork, concrete and steelwork.
• Sockets are available for installation in cavity walls and suspended ceilings.
• The PushLock socket is discreetly capped when not in use.
• Socket caps are available in a prestige brass finish, stainless steel and a range of colours.
• When required, the worker inserts a PushLock eyebolt into the socket to create a secure anchor.
• Insertion or removal of the PushLock eyebolt is a two handed operation, which therefore makes accidental removal impossible.
• The PushLock socket and eyebolt are tested to 22 kN.
• PushLock has been tested to EN795:1996 and meets all appropriate international standards including the EC Declaration of Conformity.

SafeRing

SafeRing provides an aesthetically pleasing and inherently strong permanent alternative to conventional eyebolts as single point anchorages. It can be installed for use in aggressive external environments, internal locations such as office, industrial and commercial buildings, and can also be supplied with concealed access boxes for use in conjunction with raised access flooring.

SafeRing is available in a range of different finishes including galvanised steel, stainless steel, white nylon coated and special RAL colours to order.

• Suitable for external and internal environments where there is a need for a single point anchorage.
• Easy to install into suitable load bearing elements of the building.
• Enables specifiers to comply with the guidelines for safe reach limits for window cleaners as contained within BS8213 Part 1: 1991.
• Available in galvanised steel, stainless steel and white nylon coated as standard.
• Can be supplied finished in special RAL colours to order.
• Availability of concealed access for use in raised access flooring.

For more details on Latchways single point anchors, see ManSafe for Window Maintenance.