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#1 Posted : 18 July 2007 08:51:00(UTC)
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Posted By Natalie Crawford Someone has told me that there is a proprietary system for preventing falls from window openings. I am having difficulty finding anything - anyone got any ideas as to where to look. Thanks
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#2 Posted : 18 July 2007 11:13:00(UTC)
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Posted By Edward H Can you give some more information? Are you looking for a product that will allow someone to lean out of a fully open window [e.g. for cleaning the outside glass] in which case you are looking for a fall restraint harness and lanyard system [many suppliers] and properly installed and tested anchor points adjacent to the window on the inside. [Hilti offer a service]. If you are looking for products that will restrict the windows from opening wide enough to allow persons to fall/climb out then these are also common, [they are also marketed for the security benefit of stopping people from climbing in], however they will depend on the particular type of window so you will probably need to speak to a local window supplier.
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#3 Posted : 18 July 2007 11:20:00(UTC)
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Posted By Philip McAleenan Natalie, have a look at this device. http://www.cramif.fr/pdf.../Imhotep/Safety_rack.pdf It was a winner of the international IMHOTEP prize in 2006 for safety in construction. Philip
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#4 Posted : 18 July 2007 16:20:00(UTC)
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Posted By Natalie Crawford Sorry I should have explained better this is for during the construction process, to prevent people working inside a property falling from unglazed window openings.
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#5 Posted : 18 July 2007 16:22:00(UTC)
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Posted By Natalie Crawford Thanks Philip for the product info - I have a feeling it may impede build in this instance but it may solve another problem I have.
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#6 Posted : 19 July 2007 00:51:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ken Taylor Sounds like you need temporary edge protection if the widow openings are too low or persons are working at a higher level where they could fall through. I've seen various improvised arrangements on site with boards, brick-guards, scaffold tubes, folding barriers, etc but not come across a purpose-designed system in use.
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