Safety in aerial work platforms : Preventing ejection risks with the right PPE.
Working at height with a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) provides collective protection through guardrails. However, as highlighted by INRS (French
National Research and safety Institute for occupational health) and OPPBTP (Professional body for occupational safety and health in
the construction area) in their guide “Use of a fall arrest system in MEWPs: recommendations and guidance for selecting suitable PPE”, the risk of ejection remains very real. A loss of balance, an impact, or the “catapult effect” can throw the operator out of the platform, with serious consequences.
Wearing a harness with a lanyard is not systematically required for all MEWPs. It is first and foremost the MEWP manufacturer’s instruction manual that defines the conditions of use and specifies whether a fall arrest system is required. In such cases, it becomes mandatory for the operator.
Nevertheless, INRS and OPPBTP strongly recommend the systematic use of a full body harness compliant with EN 361 connected to a short lanyard with energy absorber compliant with EN 355, particularly for Group B MEWPs (telescopic/multi-directional booms). This is indeed the only effective way to mitigate the risk of ejection and fall.
Simple, ready-to-use solutions
ABS'O® EDGE PEMP
Energy absorber with integrated adjustable webbing lanyard
The NHSAR lanyard from the ABS’O® ED\GE range is equipped with an energy absorber integrated into an adjustable webbing lanyard. Tested for horizontal use with maximum rated load of 140kg (user + equipment).
The lanyard length can be adjusted using the steel buckle and configured up to 1.3m (depending on connectors), ensuring optimal adaptation to work restreint and safety in case of fall when used in aerial work platform.
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NEOFEU designs, manufactures and tests in France high-quality, high-performance and durable safety equipment for professionals working at height with fall hazard.
Since 1954, our teams have been working to offer the best safety equipment and solutions, in compliance with the current regulations and standards.
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