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Contents
index 2
Techniques 4
General work-at-height principles 6
Rope access and confined space 8
Tree care 14
Metal structures 18
Framing and roofing 22
Self-rescue and on-site rescue 26
Fire/urban rescue 30
Technical rescue 34
Ski lift evacuation 38
Products 42
Harnesses 44
Helmets 56
Lanyards and absorbers 60
Fall arrester 66
Carabiners, connectors 68
Descenders 74
Rope clamps 78
Pulleys 84
Anchors 90
Bags and accessories 96
Headlamps 98
Standards and product marking 124
Petzl, solutions for mobility
For thirty years, Petzls mission has remained
constant: to offer people practical solutions that
maximize their safety and mobility in the vertical world,
both at night and day.
Our three areas of expertise:
- vertical sports: equipment for mountaineering,
climbing, caving, etc.
- work at height and rescue: safety and progression
solutions for difficult access worksites and technical
rescue,
- headlamps that provide hands-free lighting.
Through our ongoing search for improvements in safety,
comfort and simplicity, Petzl has greatly contributed to
the emergence and evolution of new vertical
disciplines in sport, industry, and rescue.
Innovation through Expertise
Each Petzl product is designed to meet a precise need
found in the real world. Our product development
process favors simple, ergonomic and reliable solutions.
All possible uses and their associated risks (incorrect or
inappropriate use) are analyzed. Once this step has been
satisfactorily completed, prototypes are tested and
inspected for their performance in the field. Through this
development process, innovative products emerge that
further the art of vertical progression.
Safety without compromise
For work and rescue professionals, safety is a principal
concern. As a manufacturer of PPE (Personal Protective
Equipment), Petzl and all its employees share this
concern.
This is a fact supported throughout the products
lifetime, from the research phase to after-sales
service.
Petzl equipment consists of tools designed to facilitate
safe progression, and to provide protection in case of a
fall. Reliability, comfort and ergonomics guide our
research and innovation. At each stage of development
and manufacturing, products undergo numerous tests
and inspections in the lab, in the field, and on the
production line, in accordance with the companys
stringent quality control process.
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MACROCENDER B51 82
MACROGRAB B52 83
MGO MG060 72
MICROCENDER B54 82
MICROGRAB B53 82
MINDER P60 87
MINI P59 87
MINI TRAXION P07 85
MODULED 14 DUO E60970 121
MYO XP E83 P2 110
MYO XP BELT E84 P2 111
MYO 3 NOIR E27 PN 114
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NAVAHO BOD C71000 46
NAVAHO BOD FAST C710F0 46
NAVAHO BOD FAST noir C710FN 46
NAVAHO BOD CROLL FAST C71CF0 47
NAVAHO BOSS C90 47
NAVAHO MINIBOSS C91 49
NAVAHO SIT C79000 48
NAVAHO SIT FAST C790F0 48
NAVAHO SIT FAST noir C790FN 48
NEST S61 52
NEWTON C73 50
NEWTON FAST JAK C73 2FJ 50
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OK SCREW-LOCK M33 SL 70
OK TRIACT-LOCK noir M33 SLN 70
OK TRIACT-LOCK M33 TL 70
OK TRIACT-LOCK noir M33 TLN 70
OMNI SCREW-LOCK M37 SL 71
OMNI TRIACT-LOCK M37 TL 71
OSCILLANTE P02 86
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PAD FAST C89 F 51
PANTIN B02 81
PAW S P63 S 94
PAW M P63 M 94
PAW L P63 L 94
PERSONNEL C14 96
PITAGOR C80 BR 52
POCHE E12 119
POCHE TIKKA E43990 119
POCHE ZIPKA E44990 119
PODIUM S70 53
PORTAGE S32 95
PORTE FILTRES TIKKA XP E86750 119
PORTO C33 96
PRO TRAXION P51 85
PROTEC C45 95
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RACK D11 77
RESCUCENDER B50 82
RESCUE P50 86
ROLL MODULE P49 95
ROLLCAB P47 88
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SECUR C74 81
SET CATERPILLAR P68 95
SPATHA S92 S / S92 L 97
SIGNAL E05 P 118
SPELEGYCA C44 63
SPIKY PLUS 1 79510 97
SPIKY PLUS 2 79520 97
SPIKY PLUS 3 79530 97
SPIRIT M35 S 71
STOP D09 76
SWIVEL S P58 S 94
SWIVEL L P58 L 94
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TACTIKKA XP ADAPT E89 P 104
TANDEM P21 88
TANDEM SPEED P21 SPE 88
TIBLOC B01 83
TIKKA E43 PBY 117
TIKKA PLUS E47 PBY 116
TIKKA PLUS ADAPT E49 PA 116
TIKKA XP ADAPT E89 P 115
TIKKA XP ATEX E81 PEX 109
TIKKA XP HAZLOC E81 PHZ 109
TIKKINA E41 PBY 117
TOP C81000 48
TOP CROLL C81C00 48
TRANSPORT C02 96
TREESBEE C04 91
TUBA D12 77
TWIN P65 87
TWISTER L51 53
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VERTEX BEST A16 58
VERTEX BEST DUO LED 14 E66 58 / 113
VERTEX VENT A11 59
VERTEX ST A12 59
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WILLIAM BALL-LOCK M36 BL 70
WILLIAM SCREW-LOCK M36 SL 70
WILLIAM SCREW-LOCK noir M36 SLN 70
WILLIAM TRIACT-LOCK M36 TL 70
WILLIAM TRIACT-LOCK noir M36 TLN 70
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ZIPKA E44 PBY 117
ZIPKA PLUS E48 PBY 116
ZOOM HALOGENE E22 NOI 115
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ABSORBICA L57 65
ABSORBICA-I L58 / L70150 I 64
ABSORBICA-I MGO L38 MGO / L70150 IM 64
ABSORBICA-Y L59 / L70150 Y 64
ABSORBICA-Y-MGO L59 MGO / L70150 YM 61
ACCU DUO + chargeur EUR/US E65 2 120
ACCU DUO E65100 2 120
ACCU DUO ATEX E61100 2 121
ACCU MYO XP BELT E85 111
ACCU ZOOM E55100 121
ADAPT famille TIKKA E86900 119
Adaptateur LR6 E13 121
AmD BALL-LOCK M34 BL 70
AmD SCREW-LOCK M34 SL 70
AmD TRIACT-LOCK M34 TL 70
AMPOULE BATINOX P41 92
AMPOULE COLLINOX P56 92
ANNEAU C40 91
ASAP B71 66
ASAPSORBER L71 65 / 66
ASCENSION B17 R / B17 L 80
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Bague optique rouge ZOOM E04910 119
BASIC B18 82
BATINOX P57 92
BERMUDE C80 52
Botier piles MYO XP BELT E84100 120
BOLTBAG C11 96
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CARITOOL P42 53
CARITOOL L P42 L 53
CD rom EPI Z29 B 124
Chargeur DUO secteur E65200 2 120
Chargeur DUO voiture 12V E65300 2 120
Chargeur ZOOM secteur EUR E55200 121
CHESTER C64 49
CLASSIQUE C03 96
CUR 10 mm P34050 92
CUR 12 mm P38150 92
COLLINOX P55 92
CUR GOUJON 10 mm P32 92
CUR GOUJON 12 mm P33 92
CONNEXION FAST C42 F 91
CONNEXION FIXE C42 91
CONNEXION VARIO C42 V 91
CRAB 6 64160 97
CROCHLAMP L E04405 120
CROCHLAMP S E04350 120
CROLL B16 81
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DELTA P11 / P11 8 72
DEMI ROND P18 72
DUO ATEX LED 5 E61L5 3 108
DUO CHARGER E65200 2 102
DUO CAR CHARGER 12 V E65300 2 102
DUO LED 5 E69 P 114
DUO LED 14 E72 P 112
DUO LED 14 ACCU E72 AC 112
DUOBELT LED 5 E73 P 114
DUOBELT LED 14 E76 P 113
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e+LITE E02 P 109
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FALCON C38 49
FIXE P05 86
FIXO DUO LED 14 E63 L14 112
FOOTPRO C49 80
FREINO M42 71
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GEMINI P66 87
GO P15 72
GRIGRI D14 76
GRILLON L52 62 / 94
GRILLON HOOK 2 m L52 2H 62
GRILLON HOOK 3 m L52 3H 62
GRILLON MGO L52 3MG 62
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HUIT D02 77
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ID S D20 S 75
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JAK C73100 51
JANE L50 63
JANE MGO L53 63
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KADOR M73 72
KIT vitres TIKKA E44850 119
KIT Grand Angle TIKKA XP E86870 119
KOOTENAY P67 88
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LIFT L54 51
LONG LIFE P38 92
LOOPING C25 80
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Index
Product Reference Page Product Reference Page Product Reference Page
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General principles of work at height 6
Rope access and conned space 8
Tree care 14
Metal structures 18
Framing and roong 22

Self-rescue and on-site rescue 26
Fire/urban rescue 30
Technical rescue 34
Ski lift evacuation 38
Falls are the single greatest cause of serious injury and death in the
industrial sector globally.
Regardless of work at height situations, the priority is placed on
collective safety measures.
The use of Personal Protective Equipment is authorized for several
precise scenarios:
- when external access is not possible (platforms, cherry pickers, etc.)
- when installing collective protection systems is technically impossible
- when using PPE can reduce risks
- the job operations are infrequent and short-term.
Providing safety during operations
For optimal safety, installing work at height and rescue systems with
PPE must absolutely meet several basic rules.
Choosing and installing reliable anchor points: the quality of the
anchors is of the utmost importance for the safety of the workers, the
victims and the rescuers. Distributing loads and installing devices are
essential. Double or triple redundant anchors for each system provide
an optimal level of safety, particularly for rescue operations and Tyrolean
traverses.
Appropriate work post organization: installations built for working
at height or for rescue must be simple and well organized. Simple and
organized systems will make the inspection process quicker and more
efficient.
A back-up belay system: whenever possible, rescue systems must
have an independent back-up system that simultaneously ensures the
safety of the victims and rescuers (except in the case of self-rescue).
An evacuation plan: at a worksite, there must be an evacuation plan
that allows the teams to get themselves out or be rescued, in the case of
an accident. PPE was originally designed to only be used by one person
at a time. Equipment used to evacuate two people at the same time
is only authorized for a few specific scenarios, such as accompanied
descent, lowering or raising a liter, etc. In these cases:
- their usage is neither certified nor covered by the Directive on personal
fall arrest protection.
- the equipment is being used at the upper limits of its capacity: carefully
read the instructions for use.
Mastering the techniques
Learning work at height and rescue techniques requires specific training
and practice adapted to each phase of the operation. For optimal safety
and efficiency during operations, training must also include learning
how to evaluate risks. This aspect is crucial when choosing protection
methods. Finally, the application of work at height techniques must
follow the different laws and rules that apply to each country. As a result,
we advise you get training from a specialized organization.
TECHNIQUES
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Restraint
techniques used to prevent a worker from
entering a fall risk area (leash principle):
lanyard + work positioning harness: the length
of the lanyard is chosen to prevent a worker
from entering a fall area.
Fall arrest
Examine the risks associated
with a fall
A fall arrest system should:
reduce the distance needed to
stop a fall,
absorb the energy to reduce the
shock to the human body,
hold the victim in a position that
reduces the effects of inert suspension.
Rope access
When the structure cannot be used
for progression.
Working on rope requires 2 separate
anchor systems:
a progression and positioning
system: a working rope and
progression-positioning equipment
(rope clamps, descenders, etc.) ;
it allows upwards and downwards
progression, as well
as positioning at the work area.
a fall arrest system made up of a
safety rope and a mobile fall arrest
device that accompanies the worker
as he moves about.
Clearance
If the worker is using a 1.15 m
Absorbica-I energy absorber
(carabiners included) :the minimum
required clearance distance is 4.35 m.
Lanyard length
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Energy absorber
extension
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Distance between
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Fall factor expresses the proportional
seriousness of a fall. It is the relationship
between the length of the fall and the rope
available to absorb the impact force of the
fall. It is calculated using the following
equation:
fall factor = length of the fall / length of
the rope or webbing used in the system.
ABSORBICA-I, energy absorber
JANE, lanyard without energy
absorber
Factor 0
Factor 1 Factor 2
1 - Hitting an object or the ground
Its necessary to calculate the clearance
distance needed.
This is the distance required below
the worker so that he/she will not
hit anything during the fall: see the
diagram.
Remarks:
lanyards or energy absorbers must
not be longer than 2 meters,
the length of the fall must be reduced
to a minimum.
calculating the clearance will vary
according to the system used: lanyard,
energy absorber, fall arrest device,
inertia reel, etc.
2 - Impact force
During a fall, the worker must not
under any circumstances be subjected
to an impact force greater than 6 kN.
Two methods to help ensure this are
possible:
ensure that the lanyards are always
attached to anchor points above the
workers head to minimize the length
of a fall and the impact force generated
by the fall,
if its not possible to reduce the length
of the fall, some sort of shock absorber
must be used ; the most common
energy absorbing PPE (personal
protective equipment) are: energy
absorbers and dynamic rope systems.
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positioning
Technique allowing a worker to operate
hands-free with the PPE under tension:
if there is no risk of a free fall
(for example, on a roof or an incline):
work positioning harness and a
positioning lanyard,
if there is a risk of falling
(for example, an uncovered roof, a roof
without collective protection, a steep
incline, etc.): work positioning and fall
arrest harness, positioning lanyard and
fall arrest system.
3 - Inert suspension:
worsening a victims condition
In the event of a fall, the fall arrest system
is designed to minimize the effect of gravity
on the human body (reduce the impact
force, avoid or slow down the impact against
objects). Despite that, the consequences of a
fall are often serious.
Hanging inertly in a harness, regardless of
the model, can cause serious physiological
problems.
These problems are not encountered during
the prolonged suspension of a conscious
person, since he/she is continually shifting in
the harness and the contact points change.
Conclusion: teams must be trained, practiced
and autonomous so they can be able to
rescue an unconscious worker or one that
cannot perform a self-rescue.
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ROPE ACCESS AND CONFINED SPACE
In certain situations, accessing the work site
is tricky, making it necessary to use Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE). This is the case,
for example, during the installation of collective
protection (lifelines, protective nets, etc.), or
when overhanging structures or worksites do
not allow for mobile platforms or scaffolding
to be used. This is also the case for temporary
access situations (worksite inspection, repair
work, etc.), where it is not practical to set up
collective protection.
The worker at height accesses the site with
ropes, using techniques taken from caving and
mountaineering. A site can be accessed from
the top (safer and simpler to set up, this is the
technique of choice), or from below (a leader
sends a rope up and around a fixed point, and
then climbs up the rope using mountaineering
progression techniques. Once the leader has
installed all the progression and safety ropes,
the other workers can safely climb up these
ropes.
Confined spaces
Work done in confined spaces carries specific
additional difficulties related primarily to the
lack of space and to the absence of any means
of autonomous progression. At the same time,
the worker may face numerous additional
constraints: length of the intervention, air
quality, temperature, etc. Since he cannot
move about or ensure his own safety, someone
working in this type of environment must have
assistance.
Confined spaces are generally accessed from
the top, using a suitable hauling system. The
worker's safety is ensured by a reversible
hauling system, which is independent and
reliable and works without an external energy
source, allowing a quick evacuation in case of
an accident or power failure.
A VERTEX BEST: comfortable helmet for work at height with strong chin strap to limit risk of the helmet coming off during a fall.
B NAVAHO BOD CROLL FAST: work positioning harness and fall-arrest system adapted to moving around while suspended, with integrated ventral
CROLL rope clamp for ascending the rope. C PODIUM: podium seat designed for prolonged suspension. D ASCENSION: ergonomic handled rope
clamp for right or left hand for rope ascents. E SPELEGYCA: progression lanyard for connection to the ASCENSION handle and to the harness to
ease the passing of intermediate anchors. F ID S: self-braking, versatile descender/belay device designed to easily control the speed of a descent,
to position the worker at his post, and to make short rope ascents. G ASAP: mobile fall-arrest system for installation on a rope functions without
any intervention by the user.
All equipment pages 42 to 124.
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Installing ropes and anchors
Equalizing the anchors
Protecting and redirecting ropes
Descending
Installing the anchors
ROPE ACCESS
Vertical work positioning
Attention: remember the lock-off method
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Ascending a long distance of rope (handled ascender - chest rope clamp)
Ascending
Ascending a short distance of rope Ascending a long distance of rope with the PANTIN foot-mounted rope
clamp (alternative technique)
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Moving horizontally under an overhang
ROPE ACCESS
Ascending (continued)
Accessing from below when installing the rope from above isn't possible
Combined lowering/raising system
advantage: quick transitions (lowering/raising)
disadvantage: the length of the rope is 4 times the travel distance
Independent lowering/raising systems
advantage: the length of the rope equals the travel distance
disadvantage: transitions are more complex (lowering/raising)
CONFINED SPACE
Ascent Descent
Ascent Descent
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TREE CARE
Arborist techniques allow a tree to be trimmed
or completely removed log by log. Depending
on the case, movement and progression take
place either around the outside of the tree, or
on the inside. The use of an elevating platform,
ladder, etc. is often difficult and allows neither
access to all parts of the tree, nor much
movement within the tree.
To move around freely and efficiently, arborists
put up a rope from the ground and then install
a device for ascending the rope, chosen
based on the shape and height of the tree.
Once the arborist is in position, he needs to
remain balanced and comfortable (adjustable
lanyards). The work positioning system should
always be backed up while cutting.
A VERTEX BEST: comfortable helmet for work at height with system for mounting hearing protection and safety visor.
B NAVAHO MINIBOSS: work positioning sit harness with integrated rigid seat for maximum comfort while suspended, designed for use with chest
rope clamp. C GRILLON: work positioning lanyard with handle allowing it to be adjusted while loaded. D SWIVEL: swivel prevents the rope from
twisting on the ventral attachment point of the harness. E FIXE: compact pulley with fixed side plates, easy and quick to install on a rope to push a
self-braking knot. F PANTIN: right-foot-mounted rope clamp makes single-rope ascents or short double-rope ascents more
efficient. G TREESBEE: false crotch is installed to reduce friction on the working rope.
All equipment pages 42 to 124.
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TREE CARE
False crotch
Installation from the ground Retrieving the false crotch
Ascending
Short ascent up the
working rope using the
PANTIN foot-mounted
rope clamp
Long ascent on the
access rope with the
handled ascender/rope
clamp technique
(releasable anchor)
Work positioning using an adjustable lanyard
Integrating the
SWIVEL to prevent the
rope from getting
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Single rope access
technique
Saves time when
installing the access
rope.
The access rope can
be released from the
ground if a rescue is
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METAL STRUCTURES
There are two types of metal
structures: permanent installations (antennas,
pylons, etc.) and temporary installations
(stages, tents, etc.). Techniques for movement
depend directly on the characteristics of the
structure (shape, condition, etc.) and on the
presence or absence of protective devices.
Most of the time, whether they are temporary
or permanent, these structures are not
equipped with collective protection. The worker
at height must therefore ensure his own safety
with individual protection. This is the case,
for example, when working on an antenna or
when setting up or taking down structures
for events. To protect himself in the case of a
fall, the worker at height must use a fall arrest
system (self-belay on the structure with an
energy-absorbing lanyard or on a lifeline with a
mobile fall arrester). To do this, a lifeline must
first be installed. If necessary, a positioning
system is used to allow for hands-free work.
If the structure is equipped with collective
protection (safety nets, etc.), the worker can
use a work positioning system (adjustable
lanyard).
In special cases, the worker may also need
to use advanced techniques for progression
(alpine technique for lifeline installation when
it has not been pre-installed on the structure,
hauling system for lifting loads, descending on
a rope, etc.).
A VERTEX BEST: comfortable helmet for work at height with system for mounting hearing protection and safety visor.
B NAVAHO BOD FAST: work positioning and fall arrest harness designed for work in suspension. C ABSORBICA-Y MGO 150: energy-absorbing
lanyard with MGO connectors for mobility when progressing on a structure. D ASAP: mobile fall-arrest system installed on a rope works without
any manipulation by the user. E GRILLON HOOK: work positioning lanyard that can be adjusted while loaded and HOOK connectors allow hands-
free work.
All equipment pages 42 to 124.
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METAL STRUCTURES
Ascending: backed-up ascent using climbing
techniques
(wherever possible, try minimize keep the length of a potential fall)
Ascending: ascent is backed-up using
a fall arrest device on the rope
Ascending: backed-up ascent using a Y-shaped
energy absorbing lanyard
Work positioning using an adjustable lanyard
Hauling
An example of a system that allows the
rope to be installed from below with a pre-
installed rescue system.
(see the tree care section for rope
installation)
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A B C D E
FRAMING AND ROOFING
Before doing any work on a roof, workers at
height must install safety equipment to protect
themselves from the risk of sliding or falling.
The type of system is determined by the length
of the intervention. When the intervention is
long, safety should be ensured with collective
protection which eliminates all risk of falling;
when the intervention is limited and short,
safety is ensured with individual protection
(Personal Protective Equipment is necessary
in both cases if the building has not previously
been equipped with collective protection, as it
will protect the workers who install it).
In the absence of collective protection, the
risk of falling is real, and the worker must
use a fall arrest system (composed of an
energy absorber, a mobile fall arrester and
a lifeline). If collective protection is present
(safety nets, etc.), the worker can install a work
positioning system (adjustable lanyard).
A VERTEX VENT: comfortable helmet for work at height with strong chin strap to limit risk of the helmet coming off during a fall.
B NEWTON FAST JAK: fall arrest harness with integrated vest, easy and quick to put on. C ASAP: mobile fall-arrest system for installation on a
vertical or slanted lifeline functions without any intervention by the user. D ASAPSORBER: energy absorber with integrated lanyard allows some
distancing from the lifeline. E GRILLON: work positioning lanyard allows easy set-up of a temporary mobile horizontal lifeline.
All equipment pages 42 to 124.
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FRAMING AND ROOFING
Infrequent use
Working in the center of the roof
(with limited area of access)
Working at the edges
Long term use
Installing roofing using individual and collective protection
Framing using individual and collective protection
Stay in the access zone
(pendulum effect possible at the edges)
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A B C
SELF-RESCUE AND ON-SITE RESCUE
Self-rescue
Self-rescue techniques allow an individual
(crane operator, worker at height, etc.) to
overcome an emergency situation completely
on his own. Quick to put into action, this type
of rescue does not require outside rescue
services.
For this purpose, each exposed person has a
rescue kit containing equipment specifically
adapted to the site. For maximum efficiency,
this equipment must be light, simple to use,
and remain permanently accessible. Specific
training is absolutely necessary to use this
equipment.
Rescue by work teams
When the victim is no longer able to self-
rescue (loss of consciousness, injury,
shock, etc.), other people on the site must
intervene as quickly as possible while waiting
for an outside rescue team to arrive.

For maximum efficiency and safety, workers at
height must first be instructed and sufficiently
trained. Rescues are carried out with the
help of a rescue kit or with the rescuers' own
equipment, according to the rescue plan of
the site (previously defined following risk
assessment). In most cases, first aid consists
of placing the victim in a secure area where
he/she can then receive medical aid.
A ID S: versatile self-braking belay device/descender with integrated anti-panic function allows the speed of the descent to be easily controlled.
B MINI TRAXION: compact progress capture pulley makes it easy to install hauling systems with progress capture capability or rope ascent
systems. C GEMINI: double Prusik pulley with aluminum side plates and sheaves mounted on sealed ball-bearings, for hauling systems.
All equipment pages 42 to 124.
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Rescue using reversible
rescue kit
Non-accompanied evacuation
(victim doesn't require monitoring or
for a free-hanging evacuation)
1- Attaching the rescue kit to the victim
2- Raising (the pulley system allows the
victim's lanyards to be removed)
3- Lowering to the ground
Accompanied evacuation
(protecting and distancing the victim
from the structure)
1- Attaching the rescue kit to the victim
2- Raising (the pulley system allows the
victim's lanyards to be removed)
3- Lowering to the ground
SELF-RESCUE AND ON-SITE RESCUE
Self-rescue
Co-worker rescue
Pick-off using personal equipment
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A B C D E F
FIRE/URBAN RESCUE
Firefighters are sent to rescue people or
to secure environments (roof access, in a
ravine, cutting off dangerous branches, etc.).
They may intervene in numerous situations.
However, if access is particularly difficult,
rescue must be performed by specially trained
teams (see Technical rescue).
To accomplish their task in any conditions
they may encounter, firefighters use
equipment that is simple, light, adaptable
and not cumbersome. This equipment must
guarantee maximum reliability and allow
efficient intervention, which may sometimes
be completely autonomous, all the while
minimizing the risk to the victims and rescue
workers. A variety of techniques is employed
(alpine progression, single-rope descent,
rappel, pick-off techniques, etc.) and mastered
through specific instruction and training.
A VERTEX VENT: comfortable helmet for work at height with strong chin strap to limit risk of the helmet coming off during a fall.
B NEWTON FAST JAK: fall arrest harness with integrated vest, easy and quick to put on. C ID L: versatile self-braking belay device/descender
with integrated anti-panic function allows the speed of the descent to be easily controlled. D HUIT: square-shaped descender to reduce twisting of
the ropes and formation of a lark's head knot. E ROLL MODULE: articulated protector with rollers guides and protects moving ropes.
F PITAGOR: rescue triangle with shoulder straps is easy and quick to put on.
All equipment pages 42 to 124.
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FIRE/URBAN RESCUE
Evacuating a victim
From a building: small team intervention
Using climbing techniques to move about on a roof
Solution 2:
5:1 hauling system
Raising a victim
Solution 1:
3:1 hauling system
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A B C D E F G
TECHNICAL RESCUE
Rescue teams specialized in technical rescue
intervene when a situation is particularly
difficult or dangerous. They are instructed and
trained intensively for this. They operate on
any terrain (confined spaces, great heights,
mountain rescue, etc.) when a conventional
rescue cannot be safely performed.
These specialists master all the progression
techniques and all techniques for rope
management, including the most complex.
Techniques that are used will differ
according to the nature and shape of the
terrain: evacuation downward, upward, or by a
Tyrolean traverse.
Downward evacuation
Easier to install, this is the preferred type
of evacuation, when possible. Downward
evacuation takes place using gravity, applying
different techniques determined for specific
types of terrain.
Upward evacuation
Upward evacuation requires techniques which
are sometimes particularly complex (hauling
with a mechanical winch, creating a hauling
system built from lightweight pulleys, using
counterweight techniques, etc.) Upward
evacuation is a team effort and requires perfect
coordination by everyone involved.
Evacuation by Tyrolean traverse
When progression is difficult (urban sites,
industrial sites, confined spaces, canyons, etc.)
or impossible due to the presence of an
obstacle, victims can be evacuated via Tyrolean
traverse. These complex systems can only be
installed by rescue workers who have been
specially trained to make suitable decisions
about the choice of techniques (Tyrolean
traverse set up with transport rope and back-
up safety rope, "cable-car" system, special
Tyrolean traverse for moving the victim in all
directions while adapting to the terrain, etc.)
and about the suitability of the chosen
equipment.
A VERTEX VENT: comfortable helmet for work at height with strong chin strap to limit risk of the helmet coming off during a fall.
B NAVAHO BOD FAST / NAVAHO SIT FAST: work positioning/fall arrest harness and work positioning sit harness adapted for work in
suspension. C ID S: versatile self-braking descender / belay device with integrated anti-panic function allows the descent speed to be easily
controlled, or the hauling system to be backed up and reversible. D CROLL: ventral rope clamp for work positioning / fall arrest harness or sit
harness (with SECUR positioning shoulder straps) allows rope ascents. E ASCENSION: ergonomic handled rope clamp (right- and left-handed
versions) for rope ascents and hauling (aid to pulling). F RESCUE: swing-sided pulley mounted on sealed ball-bearings specially designed for heavy
loads and intensive use. G PAW L: rigging plate.
All equipment pages 42 to 124.
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TECHNICAL RESCUE
Downward evacuation
Intervention with large team
Upward evacuation
"Balancier" technique
Tyrolean evacuation
Backed up rescue system (vertical and horizontal)
White ropes: double Tyrolean.
Guiding the KOOTENAY pulley and the gray back-up
rope. (Prusik knots are attached to the blue rope to
avoid slack on the gray back-up rope)
Gray rope: back-up rope (guided)
Blue ropes: belays horizontal movement (back and
forth)
Green rope: allows vertical movement (backed-up
pulley system)
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A B C D F E
SKI LIFT EVACUATION
If ski lift equipment fails, the person in charge
must evacuate passengers according to the
evacuation plan. This document explains
precisely how all the operations should be
carried out and what human and material
means must be employed. In most cases,
these operations are carried out by the
operating personnel. The maximum projected
time allowed for evacuating all passengers is
3.5 hours (from breakdown to evacuation of
the last passenger). This time can be reduced
and adapted to the situation according to the
weather, the type of installation, etc. In case
of difficulty, the operator may call in organized
rescue squads (mountain rescue, civil
emergency services, etc.).
Evacuation of a ski lift requires specific
techniques for movement along a cable.
For maximum efficiency, these operations are
led simultaneously by several independent
teams, generally composed of two people (one
suspended on the cable for evacuation,
the other on the ground to receive the
passengers and to guide the movements of his
colleague). The success of these operations
hinges largely on the instruction, training and
practice of the operating personnel (at least
once a year).
A VERTEX BEST: comfortable helmet for work at height with strong chin strap to limit risk of the helmet coming off during a fall.
B NAVAHO BOD FAST: work positioning and fall arrest harness designed for work in suspension. C ROLLCAB: rescue roller for ski lift
cables. D ID S: versatile self-braking descender / belay device allows the speed of the descent to be easily controlled, or the hauling system to be
backed up and reversible. E GRILLON: adjustable lanyard with handle to facilitate descents. F BERMUDE: rescue triangle with shoulder straps is
easy and quick to put in place.
All equipment pages 42 to 124.
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SKI LIFT EVACUATION
Evacuating the victim
Ski lift evacuation with rescuer on cable
Accessing along the cable
Evacuating a tramcar from the ground
Rescuer accessing the ski lift Descending into the tramcar Evacuating the victim
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European Standards against falls from a height
Energy absorbers EN 355
Slings EN 566
Guided type fall arresters on a exible anchorage line EN 353-2
Rope clamps EN 567
Industrial safety helmets EN 397
Climbers safety helmets EN12492
Connectors EN 362
Dynamic mountaineering ropes EN 892
Low stretch kernmantle ropes (semi-static ropes) EN 1891
Descender devices EN 341
Anchor devices TYPE A EN 795
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Fall arrest harnesses EN 361
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Lanyards EN 354
Pulleys EN 12278
Fall arrest systems EN 363
Work positioning belt EN 358
Rope access systems EN 12841
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ANSI
American National Standards Institute
American National Standard for industrial head protection ANSI Z89.1
Classic Class C
Electric Class E
Safety requirements for personal fall arrest systems,
sub systems and components ANSI Z359.I


NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
Fire Service Life Safety Rope and system Components NFPA 1983


CSA
Canadian Standards Associations
Full body harness Z259.10