Rescue Ladder - FallTech

The FallTech® Rescue Ladder assists in returning fall victims to safety. The Rescue Ladder is contained in a polyester bag and the ladder is constructed with reflective polyester webbing with alloy steel reinforced ladder rungs. A carabiner attaches the ladder to an anchor point. See user manual for more details.
**This video is intended for demonstration and review purposes only. Consult the FallTech® User Manual for detailed instructions.**
APPLICATION:
The FallTech Rescue Ladder is designed to assist in the rescue of a fallen victim and return him or her to safety. The Rescue Ladder can be lowered to the victim to allow the victim to climb to safety or a rescuer can climb down to administer assistance.
A PFAS is typically composed of an anchorage and a FBH, with an energy absorbing connecting device, i.e., an EAL, an SRL, or a Fall Arrester Connecting Subsystem (FACSS), attached to the dorsal D‐ring of a properly fitted and adjusted FBH. All uses and applications of this equipment requires the FBH to be properly fitted and adjusted to the user. Failure to properly fit the FBH to the user could result in serious injury or death.
Ensure a written rescue plan, method, and system is in place and readily available for rapid response. Rescues may require specialized equipment or measures beyond the use of this product. Other rescue operations are beyond the scope of this manual. See ANSI Z359.4-2013.
Take action to avoid moving machinery, sharp edges, abrasive surfaces, and thermal, electrical, including the arc from welding applications, and chemical hazards as contact may cause serious injury or death. The rescue ladder is not designed for use in restraint, personnel riding, or work positioning.
INSTALLATION AND USE:
FallTech® requires that the following steps be taken during each inspection prior to use of this product.
1. Inspect the Rescue Ladder webbing for cuts, frays, and signs of damage from excessive wear or abrasion. Also look for excessive dirt, grease, oil, paint, or other surface contamination or discoloring. If any condition exists that compromises the integrity of the Rescue Ladder, immediately remove from service.
2. Check all stitch locations. Ensure that each stitch is intact with no loose, frayed, or torn threads. If any of the stitch locations shows signs of damage or excessive wear, remove the ladder from service.
3. Inspect all metal hardware. Look for hardware that is bent, cracked, or deformed. Look for sharp edges and burrs. Also, check for signs of corrosion. Ensure that none of the metal hardware has an excessive build-up of dirt, grease, oil, paint, or any other substance or contaminant. If any of these conditions exist, remove from service.
4. Inspect the labels. All labels must be present and fully legible. Installation: Open the Rescue Ladder Bag, locate the carabiner, and attach it to a nearby anchor point close to the fall victim. Release the bag to deploy the Rescue Ladder. Ensure that the Rescue Ladder does not unintentionally hit the fall victim during deployment.
Anchorage Location: Select a suitable anchorage point that will support the strength requirement (see user manual). To avoid unintentional disengagement of connectors, use only compatible connectors when connecting to the anchorage. Ensure the carabiner closes and locks securely.
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FallTech® Rescue Ladder product page:
falltech.com/Product/685020
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