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Edition 3
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Skyway Safe Access Equipment Ltd.,
Drumbaragh, Kells, Co. Meath, Ireland.
T: 046 924 1771 | E: contactus@skyway.ie
Skyway Safe Access Equipment (NI) Ltd.,
76a Market St, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, BT79 0AA
T: 0800 9179932 | E: contactus@skyway.ie
Skyway Contacts:
Commercial Manager
Alan Mc Cann Dip. Tech Eng, MIEI
Email: alan@skyway.ie
Facilities, Sales & Marketing Manager
Maura Murtagh MSc. MMII
Email: maura@skyway.ie
Design Manager
Francis Farrell B.Eng (Hons), MIEI
Email: francis@skyway.ie
NI Sales Manager
Paul Mulrone
Email: paul@skywayni.com
INTRODUCTION
Skyway Safe Access Equipment Limited
(Skyway) was formed in January 2000 and
is a 100% Irish owned company.
Skyway provide services throughout the
Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland,
UK and Worldwide.
All information and references in this
catalogue are correct at time of print
May 2013. Skyway reserve the right
to change or discontinue the products
displayed in this brochure without any
notice or at its own discretion.
Established in 2000, Skyway is now recognised
as Ireland’s leader in keeping workers safe while
working at height, with the provision of innovative
equipment and training for all aspects of
working at height throughout Ireland, UK,
Europe and beyond.
Skyway employs a highly trained team of
engineers, designers and trainers who
continuously work on inventive solutions for
even the trickiest of access areas. Our Research
and Development department employ a team
dedicated to developing custom designed
solutions and pro-actively improving our
existing product range. No matter what
industry you work in, we can custom design
a particular system to allow operatives to
work safely at height, whether it be inside
or outside the building.
Our Facilities Services Division looks after
the recertification of all types of fall prevention
equipment and suspended access systems, along
with the supply and recertification of harnesses,
lanyards and specialised safety equipment.
New services to our range are the supply
and certification of Lifting and Handling
equipment as well as inspection and
recertification of Lightning Protection Systems.
Our Training Division offers comprehensive
training courses in working safely at height,
delivered by qualified trainers. These training
courses are specially adapted to be carried out
in-house at our head office or on-site to
suit our client’s requirements.
Our on-going dedication to quality and safety
is recognised by our ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001
accreditations.
Our catalogue is comprehensive and informative
but not exhaustive as many of our products and
services are original and designed to suit
particular requirements so whatever your height
safe access requirements are, we can confidently
say that we can guarantee to provide a safe
access solution to it!
For further information and free downloads, visit
www.skyway.ie / www.skywayni.com
CHAPTER 1
Overhead Access System
Pg 1 - 4
Overhead Vehicle Access · Davit Arms · Monorails
CHAPTER 2
Platforms
Pg 5 - 8
Internal Access Platforms · Mobile Access Platforms · External Fixed Platforms
CHAPTER 3
Stairs, Ladders & Vertical Access
Pg 9 - 22
Concertina Ladder · Access Staircases · Companion Way Ladder · Access Ladder
· Two Stage Ladders · PivotLoc Ladder · Vertical Fall Arrest GlideLoc System
· Vertical Fall Arrest Cable System · Temporary Ladder Restraints
CHAPTER 4
Walkways & Stepovers
Pg 23 - 28
Roof Walkways inc - Kee Walk, Aluminium Walkways & PVC Walkways
· Stepovers · Customised Walkways and Access Platforms
CHAPTER 5
Guardrails
Pg 29 - 34
Free Standing Guardrails - Straight Upright, Cranked Upright & Collapsible Free
Standing Guardrail · Fixed Guardrails
CHAPTER 6
Rooflight Protection
Pg 35 - 38
Rooflight Covers · Vent & Rooflight Protection-Guardrail
CHAPTER 7
Fall Arrest & Fall Restraint Systems
Pg 39 - 48
Fall Arrest Vs Fall Restraint · Skyway Cable System · Kingspan Safetraxx
CHAPTER 8
Safety Eyebolts & Anchor Points
Pg 49 - 54
Safety Eyebolts · Abseiling & Rope Access Anchors · Mobile Man Anchors
CHAPTER 9
Suspended Access Equipment
Pg 55 - 60
Cradle Systems
CHAPTER 10
Snow Guards
Pg 61 - 62
CHAPTER 11
Facilities Services Overview
Pg 64
Recertification & Maintenance of Fall
Prevention & Suspended Access Systems
Pg 65
Repairs & Recommendations
Pg 66
Free Site Survey & Consultancy Service
Pg 66
Recertification of Personal Fall Prevention
Equipment (PFPE)
Pg 67 - 69
Lifting & Handling Equipment Certification
Pg 70
Inspection & Certification
of Lightning Protection Systems
Pg 71
Training
Pg 72 - 73
Overview of Regulations
LEGISLATION
OVERVIEW OF REGULATIONS
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LEGISLATION
Safety legislation has developed rapidly over the
last decade and a comprehensive study of this
legislation would take many days. However,
when it comes to working at height, the most
important aspect of legislation can be summarised
in two words; “Risk Assessment”.
• Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Construction)
Regulations 2013
• Safety, Health & Welfare at Work
(General Applications) Regulations 2007
• Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General
Applications) Regulations 2007
Part 4: Work at Height
• Code of Practice for Safety In Roofwork
UK & NORTHERN IRELAND LEGISLATION
• Health & Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978
• Management of Health and Safety
at Work Regulations (NI) 2000
• Work at Height Regulations (NI) 2005
• Construction (Design and Management)
Regulations (NI) 2007
Before the current legislation came into being,
there were straight forward guidelines, for
example the “2 metre rule” (i.e. If you are working
higher than 2 metres, then you need to be tied off
with a harness system).
Now you must carry out a Risk Assessment no
matter what height you are working at. All
parties involved in a building are now responsible
for the provision of a safe workplace, for example
designers must look at how the roofs and facades
are accessed in the future for maintenance. In the
unfortunate event of a person falling from a height
at any time in the future, the building designer will
have liability. Skyway are the experts in this field
and will ensure your liability is reduced through
the design, installation and certification of safe
work at height systems.
CHAPTER 1
Overhead
Access Systems
Provides safe & easy access to plant,
equipment & large vehicles
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Overhead Vehicle Access
Overhead Vehicle Access systems allow operatives to access
Trailer Beds, roofs of Trucks, Tankers and Lorries etc so they
may safely load / unload and carry out maintenance.
The operative uses a full body harness and is secured to a
retractable lanyard that runs on a track or cable overhead.
Skyway Fall Restraint
Beam Trolley
Overhead Vehicle Access
Design Code BS EN 795, BS 7883
& BS EN 1991
Galvanized Steel Structure
Custom Sizes
Concrete Foundation or Freestanding Counterweight Option
Reinforced Holding Down Unit
Design, Installation & Training by Skyway
Optional Extras
•
Single Track Option
•
Optional Roof
•
Available in Any RAL Powder Coat Colour
•
Crash Barriers
•
Bridging Platform
Reinforced Holding
Down Unit
Optional crash barriers
Concrete Foundation
Davit Arms
Davit Arms provide a number of overhead access solutions
where no existing anchorage is present. Davit Arms can be
designed as harness anchorage devices, lifting devices,
or rope access aids. All aspects of Skyway Davit Arms can be
customised, including the height, reach, capacity and if
required sockets and lifting equipment.
Davit Arms
Design Code BS EN 795, BS 7883
& BS 7985
Davit Arms can be retrofitted to existing structures for
use with PFPE when working on tanks, platforms or
near exposed edges
Options available for Façade Access (e.g. window cleaning),
Materials Hoisting & Rescue / Retrieval Situations
Davit Arms can be custom designed to suit any
building geometry
Fixed and collapsible Davit Arm options available
Collapsible type option ensures Davit Arm cannot
be seen from ground level if visibility is a concern
Davit Arms can be transferable between support
bases if access in multiple areas is required
Lightweight and portable
Davit Arms can be designed to rotate if directional
changes are required
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04
Monorails
Monorails can provide overhead anchorage for abseiling,
suspended platforms, rope access or fall arrest.
Monorails
Design Code BS 7985, BS EN 795
& BS 7883
Suitable for both internal & external applications
Monorails can be installed in overhead situations for
safe access when working on tanks, silos or near exposed edges
Monorail solutions are custom designed & fabricated in
house to suit the required application & environment
Full Load Testing, Certification, Maintenance and Service
available for all Monorail Systems (new & existing)
CHAPTER 2
Platforms
A safe means of access & egress
06
Internal Access Platforms
Internal Access Platforms provide a safe work platform so
that machinery located at a height can easily be accessed.
Fig. 1
Inhouse virtual 3D design model
Internal Access Platforms
Complies with BS 5395 & BS 4211
Provides easy and safe access to plant equipment like Engel
and Fanuc injection molding machines, sterilisation units
and storage tanks etc
Custom designed to suit machine layout
Designed for typical industrial applications and also
clean room environments
Constructed from light weight aluminium and is fully
demountable for machine maintenance
Ladder is detachable when access isn’t needed and is
transferable between multiple platforms to optimise floor space
Stainless Steel option available
Fig. 2
Internal Access Platform
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Mobile Access Platform
Mobile Access Platforms allow for safe access to machinery
and can be used between multiple platforms.
Mobile Access Platform
Designed to BS EN ISO 14122
Lightweight Aluminium Structure. (Also available in
GRP or Galvanised Steel)
Custom Designed to access any location.
Designed & Installed by Skyway
Available in any RAL colour
Fig. 1
Mobile Internal Access Platform
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External Fixed Platforms
Skyway fixed platforms are custom designed on a project to
project basis to allow safe access to high areas for maintenance
or other works.
External Access Platforms
Comply with BS 5395
Temporary ladders, fixed ladders or stairs can be included
to allow access onto the platforms. They are available in Galvanised Steel or Aluminium
Come with non-slip grating
Existing structures are analysed by Skyway engineers
to ensure they are adequate to take the loads imposed CHAPTER 3
Stairs, Ladders &
Vertical Access
A safe means of access & egress
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Concertina Ladder
Concertina Ladders fold away into the hatch void
when not in use. The Concertina is an ideal ladder
for access hatches in landing areas or areas accessed
by the public.
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Concertina Ladders
Comply with BS EN 14975
Can be fitted to any adequate wall type
Easily retrofitted to existing hatches
Telescopic safety handrails can be provided
on ladder for safer access/egress
Made from aluminium
Can be easily modified to suit any wall type, geometry
or height up to 3.4m or 4.6m with wooden hatch box
and trap door
An attachment pole is provided with each ladder so
the ladder can be pulled down safely from below
Exit Steps can be added to aid the user on and off the
top of the ladder
Can include electrical operations to move ladder up and down
Can include the top operating handle & mechanism
which make it possible to operate the Concertina Ladder
from above as well as below
Fig. 1 Concertina Ladder closed and
folded into access hatch ceiling void
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Access Staircases
Access Staircases are compulsory where emergency
exits are located at a height. Stairs are also
necessary to get to plant areas that require
regular visits by maintenance personnel.
Access Staircases
Comply with BS 5395 & BS 5588
Can be fitted to any structurally adequate wall or roof type
Accommodate two way traffic
Safety handrails come as standard with escape staircases
as per BS 5395
Made from aluminium, suitable for internal and
external use. (Also available in GRP or Galvanised Steel)
Can be powder coated to any RAL Colour
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Companion Way Ladders
Companion Way Ladders or “Ship Ladders” are designed to
provide a more comfortable access /egress method to roof or
mezzanine areas when traditional ladder rungs are not
appropriate or where there is insufficient space in
which to install a conventional access staircase.
Companion Way Ladders are normally used in areas
where occasional maintenance access is required or
where the operative must carry tools or equipment to
the area above.
Companion Way Ladders
Complies with BS 5395 & BS 4592
Can be fitted to any adequate wall type
The ladder angle is dictated by use and access
requirements
Safety handrails are provided to each side of the ladder
for safer access/egress
Additional railing or platforms can be added at the exit
to ensure safe egress from the ladder
Non slip thread steps are used
Standard aluminium finish suitable for internal or
external use. (Also available in GRP or Galvanised Steel)
Can be powder coated to any RAL colour
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Access Ladder
Access Ladders are an economic solution that allow safe
access to any level of a building, on an external wall, or
through an internal access hatch.
Aluminium Access Ladders
Comply with BS 5395 & BS 4592
Can be fitted to any structurally adequate wall type
Safety cages on all ladders over 2.5m as per BS 5395
Wire mesh can be added to safety cages to enhance safety
Made from aluminium, suitable for internal and external use
(Also available in GRP or Galvanised Steel)
Can be easily modified to suit any wall type or geometry
Lockable door can be provided to restrict unauthorised access
Exit platforms can be added to aid the user on and off the
top of the ladder
Our design team can also provide drawings of how the finished
product would look on existing buildings before installation
Can be powder coated to any RAL Colour
Fig. 1
Lockable door open
Fig. 2
Lockable door closed
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Two Stage Ladders
For Ladders that exceed 6m in height a rest platform must
be incorporated into the ladder design as per BS 5395
requirements. Skyway Two Stage Ladders provide a stable
rest platform with safety handrails.
Two Stage Access Ladders
Comply with BS 5395 & BS 4592
Can be fitted to any structurally adequate wall type
Platform complete with safety handrails
Made from aluminium, suitable for internal
and external use. (Also available in GRP or
Galvanised Steel)
Can be easily modified to suit any wall type
or geometry
Lockable door can be provided to restrict
unauthorised access
Exit platforms can be added to aid the user
on and off the top of the ladder
Our design team can also provide drawings of how the
finished product would look on existing buildings before
installation
Can be powder coated to any RAL Colour
016
PivotLoc Ladder
A PivotLoc Ladder is an innovative solution that allows
safe access to the roof of a building, on an external wall
or up through an internal access hatch, without taking
away from the aesthetics of the building. The inbuilt Fall
Arrest System omits the requirement for safety hoops.
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PivotLoc Ladder
Complies with BS 5395,
BS 7883 & BS EN 795
Comes complete with a fall arrest shuttle mechanism,
the mechanism locks into place in the event of a fall
and prevents injury
Can be folded and locked to prevent unauthorised access
Much more aesthetically pleasing than a standard ladder
Steel backing support available where wall fixings
are inadequate
Made from aluminium, suitable for internal and external use
Fig. 1
Twisted top sections and rest steps can be added
to aid the user on and off the top of the ladder
Closed PivotLoc Ladder
approved to the PPE Directive
Fig. 2
The Fall Arrest Shuttle mechanisim
locks in the event of a fall
Fig. 3 closed
half open
open
018
019
Vertical Fall Arrest GlideLoc System
for existing ladder installations
Skyway Vertical Fall Arrest GlideLoc System provides
the user with a safe means of access and egress for any
climbing devices such as ladders, wind turbine climbing
rungs, telecom masts or any industrial climbing system.
The system comprises of a rigid rail and fall arrest
attachment device retrofitted to existing ladders.
Vertical Fall Arrest GlideLoc System
Complies with BS EN 353
Comes complete with a fall arrest shuttle
mechanism, the mechanism locks into place
in the event of a fall and prevents injury
The rigid rail and fall arrest attachment device
ensure very short fall distances
Reduces impact force from a fall to only 3.7kN
Can be easily retrofitted to any existing climbing device
The GlideLoc rail can continue into a horizontal
fall arrest system
Made from non corrosive materials, suitable for internal and
external use
Less obtrusive than standard safety cages
on a ladder
Approved to the PPE Directive
020
021
Vertical Fall Arrest Cable System
Skyway Vertical Fall Arrest Cable system is a unique
and versatile fall protection system that provides the user
with a safe means of access and egress for many climbing
devices such as ladders, wind turbine climbing rungs, telecom
masts or any industrial climbing system.
Vertical Fall Arrest Cable System
Complies with BS EN 353
Comes complete with a fall arrest shuttle
mechanism, the mechanism locks into place
in the event of a fall and prevents injury
Effective Shock Absorber in the attachment
device protects every user and the
cable against damage
Can be easily retrofitted to any existing
climbing device
Made from non corrosive materials, suitable for
internal and external use
Less obtrusive than standard safety cages on
a ladder
approved to the PPE Directive
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Temporary Ladder Restraints
Temporary Ladder Restraint Systems are an
economic solution where permanent access
ladders are not viable.
Temporary Ladder Restraints
Comply with BS 5395
Can be fitted to any structurally adequate
wall type
Ladder restraints are discreet and do not
take away from the aesthetics of a building
Should not be used to access facades or
roofs over 1 storey high
Can be powder coated to any RAL Colour
CHAPTER 4
Walkways
& Stepovers
Providing safe access routes
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Roof Walkways
Skyway Roof Walkways provide a non slip designated safe access
route to roof areas that require regular or infrequent access.
Walkways can be fitted to any type of roof surface. Roof walkways
feature an anti slip surface to eliminate any trip or slip hazards on
wet, slippery or profiled roof surfaces.
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Roof Walkways
Comply with BS 5395, BS EN 516
& BS 4592
Walkways are available for all roof types
Lightweight sections ensure minimum loads are applied to
the roof structure
Walkways can be sloped up to 20 degrees
Where slopes exceed 20 degrees steps are incorporated into
the walkway design
Schematic detailed layout drawings are provided with all
systems
Handrails are provided with the walkway where necessary
Available in PVC, Galvanised, Fibre glass or Aluminium
Fig. 1
Cross Grip Walkway Matting on a Trocal roof
Fig. 3
PVC Walkway with handrails
Fig. 4
Fig. 2
Kee Walk Adjustable Walkway
Aluminium Walkway with handrails Fig. 5
on a standing seam roof
Where slopes exceed 20 degrees steps
are incorporated into the walkway design
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Stepovers
Stepovers provide a safe means of access over
obstacles that may pose as trip hazards and are
suitable where frequent maintenance access
is required.
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Stepovers
Comply with BS 5395 & BS 4592
Do not require any roof penetration fixings
The stepover height and length are dictated
by use and access requirements
Safety handrails are provided where necessary
Made from aluminium, suitable for internal and
external use. (Also available in GRP or Galvanised Steel)
Designed to suit any geometry
Lockable gates can be provided to restrict
unauthorised access
Can be powder coated to any RAL Colour
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Customised Walkways & Access Platforms
Walkways and Platforms are custom designed and
installed on a project to project basis. Providing a safe
work platform eliminates risks to operatives who would
otherwise use a ladder or step ladder to access plant
or equipment.
Customised Walkways & Platforms
Comply with BS 5395
Walkways & Platforms complete with
safety handrails
Made from aluminium, suitable for internal
and external use. (Also available in GRP or
Galvanised Steel)
Can be easily modified to suit any wall or roof
type and geometry
Lockable door can be provided to restrict
unauthorised access
Can be powder coated to any RAL Colour
CHAPTER 5
Guardrails
Collective protection for everyone
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Free Standing Guardrails
Skyway Free Standing Guardrails provide collective protection to
areas that require frequent access for regular maintenance. They
ensure that all users are protected from falls without the need for
specialised training and equipment.
The system is counterbalanced and non-penetrative so the
integrity of the roof is never jeopardised. Skyway Free Standing
Guardrail with cables is by far the most aesthetically pleasing free
standing guardrail on the market.
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Free Standing Guardrails
Comply with BS 6399, BS EN 13374
& BS EN ISO 14122
Counterbalanced using 25kg counterweights
Protective padding on the underside of the support legs
protect the roof membrane
No weathering required during installation
Easily fitted to any roof type
Standard galvanised steel finish, which provides excellent resistance
to corrosion and wear in any environment
Corner brackets and variable corners ensure the system can
be easily designed to suit any building geometry
Lockable Access Gates can be included to restrict unauthorised access
Schematic detailed layout drawings are provided with all systems
Available powder coated to any RAL Colour
Collapsible rail option where aesthetics are critical so the Guardrail
is not seen from below
Our design team can also provide drawings of how the finished
product would look on existing buildings before installation
See overleaf for the various configurations of
Skyway Free Standing Guardrail
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Free Standing Guardrails
Free Standing Guardrail with Midrail
Straight Upright
1100mm
25KG
Cranked Upright
1100mm
25KG
Collapsible Free Standing Guardrail
Where aesthetics and safety are critical Skyway Collapsible Free Standing Guardrail
is an ideal solution. Light weight collapsible sections eliminate manual handling risk.
033
Free Standing Guardrail with Cables
Straight Upright with Cables
Cranked Upright with Cables
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Fixed Guardrails
Fixed Guardrails provide collective protection to areas that
require frequent access for regular maintenance. The system
is fixed to suitable structures or to parapets that are less than
1100mm high. Variable base fittings allow the system to be
easily adapted to any suitable parapet or structure.
Fixed Guardrail
Complies with BS 6399,
BS EN 13374 & BS EN ISO 14122
Fixed using chemical anchor to ensure the
strongest most reliable fixing
Easily fitted to most structures or parapet types
Standard galvanised steel finish, which provides
excellent resistance to corrosion and wear in
any environment
Corner fittings and variable corners ensure the
system can be easily modified to suit any
building geometry
Schematic detailed layout drawings are
provided with all systems
Available powder coated to any RAL Colour
Our design team can also provide drawings of how
the finished product would look on existing buildings
before installation
Can be made collapsible so the Guardrail is
not seen from below
CHAPTER 6
Rooflight
Protection
Protects all users from falls through rooflights
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Rooflight Covers
Over time, ultra violet sun rays cause rooflights to
deteriorate and become fragile and brittle and may
collapse under foot traffic. This forms a high risk to
anyone accessing a roof that may be unaware of this.
Skyway Rooflight Covers provide collective protection
to old fragile rooflights and eliminate the risk of falling
through a fragile rooflight.
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Rooflight Cover
Complies with Safety, Health and Welfare at Work
(General Applications) Regulations 2007,
Part 4: Work at Height
Suitable for various metal profile roofs
Covers fragile rooflight panels/rooflights
Doesn’t reduce the quantity of light shining through rooflight
Easily retrofitted to old roofs
No weathering required
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Vent and Rooflight Protection - Guardrail
Complies with Safety, Health and Welfare at Work
(General Applications) Regulations 2007,
Part 4: Work at Height
Suitable for metal profile roofs and membrane roofs
Free standing on membrane roofs
Can be fixed on metal profile roofs
Independent of rooflight
Both options easily retrofitted to existing buildings
Allows for easy access while cleaning rooflight with reach and wash pole
Lockable access gates can be included into design
Covers rooflights that are at various heights above roof level
Vent and Rooflight Protection - Guardrail
Guardrail for Vents and Rooflights provide collective
protection to all users of the roof area and will prevent
them falling through. They also allow easy access for
cleaning or maintenance.
CHAPTER 7
Fall Arrest & Fall
Restraint Systems
Fall prevention solutions
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Fall Arrest V Fall Restraint
What is the difference?
Fall Restraint put simply will allow users get
to the edge but won’t allow them fall over.
Fall Arrest on the other hand, will let you fall over
the edge but will stop you hitting the ground.
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fall Arrest system
Fall Restraint system
Fall Arrest V Fall Restraint
Detailed designs by specialists are critical especially
for fall arrest systems as rescue must be incorporated
into design.
In accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at
Work (General Applications) Regulations 2007, Part 4: Work
at Height Regulation 100; Selection of work equipment
for work at height.
An employer shall—
(a) In selecting work equipment for use in work at height—
(i) Give collective protection measures priority over
personal protection measures
Therefore collective protection like Guardrails
(see Chapter 5) must be considered first and
harness systems should only be considered as
a last resort.
042
Skyway Cable Systems
Skyway Cable Systems are an ideal fall prevention
solution where infrequent access is required for general
maintenance. The shuttle attachment device by-passes
each support post without the need to unclip from the
system, this ensures that the user is continuously tied
off at all times.
043
Skyway Cable Systems
Comply with BS EN 795, BS 7883
System Layouts can be designed as Fall Restraint or Fall Arrest
Trocal, Protan and Sarnafil weathering kits can be provided for
plywood and metal deck type roofs
No weathering required on cladded panels
All cable components are made from stainless steel, which provides
excellent resistance to corrosion and wear in any environment
Corner cable support brackets and variable corners ensure the system
can be easily designed to suit any building geometry
Schematic detailed layout drawings are provided with all systems
Support posts can be designed for abseiling purposes where the
roof structure allows
Can be fitted to any roof type, see overleaf for fixing details
Approved to the PPE Directive
Fig. 1
Fall restraint system
Fig. 2
Cable shuttle attachment device
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Metal Deck Fixing
Post Fixing Details
Fig 1. Weathering Kits are available
for all PVC type roof membranes
Membrane Type Roofs
TOP FIX POSTS
‘Top Fix’ is a term used to refer to fixing posts
on top of a finished roof. No additional structure
is required.
Plywood Deck Fixing
Fig. 2
Toggle Bolt Fixing
Fig. 3
Chemical Anchor Fixing
Concrete Slab Fixing
Prefixed chemically anchored life line
posts can also be used as abseiling anchors.
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Metal Type Roofs
Standing Seam Fixing
Fig. 4
Aluminium Block Clamp
Fig. 5
Tech Screws and Adhesive Sealant
Fig. 6
Rivets and Adhesive Sealant
Composite Panel Fixing
Low Pitch Composite Panel Fixing
Other Available Fixings
Slate Roof Fixing
Lead / Copper Roof Fixing
Kingspan SafePro2
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Cable System Components
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
Cable System Assembly
Variable Corner
Swage End
Fig. 7
Fig. 3
90 Degree Corner
Fig. 4
Cable Shuttle Attachment
Fig. 6
8mm Stainless Steel Cable
Fig. 5
Tensioner End
Intermediate
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Kingspan Safetraxx System by Skyway
The Kingspan Safetraxx System is an elegant and
aesthetically pleasing fall protection system which
compliments the design of any building.
The travelling eye attachment device glides along the
aluminium track with zero resistance, resulting in the
most user friendly fall protection system on the market.
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Kingspan Safetraxx System
Complies with BS EN 795
Kingspan Safetraxx system is covered under the
Kingspan Total Guarantee
System Layouts can be designed as Fall Restraint or Fall Arrest
No weathering required during installation
Lightweight aluminium sections provide excellent resistance
to corrosion and wear in any environment
The system is unobtrusive and is available in the same colour
finish as the roof panels
Schematic detailed layout drawings are provided with all systems.
Can be fitted to any metal roof type; new build, refurbishments,
or retrofit
Approved to the PPE Directive
CHAPTER 8
Safety Eyebolts &
Anchor Points
Ideal for fall prevention while cleaning windows & abseiling
050
Safety Eyebolts
Safety Eyebolts are the ideal solution for access to
small roof areas, window cleaning and also provide
suitable anchorage for abseiling.
Fig. 1
Safety Eyebolt certified for safe use
051
Safety Eyebolt
Comply with BS EN 795
Can be fitted to any structurally adequate wall,
floor or ceiling
Standard powder coated finish
Removable eyebolts systems are suitable for hotels, hospitals,
and prestigious buildings where aesthetics are critical
Fig. 2
Removable Eyebolt
Fig. 3
Safety Eyebolts are tested to 6kN at
installation and annually thereafter
052
Abseiling and Rope Access Anchors
Anchor Systems for rope access technicians and abseilers
are custom designed, installed and certified on a project
to project basis.
Fig. 1
Rope Access Technicians
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Abseiling and Rope Access Anchors
Comply with BS EN 795, BS 7883
& BS 7985
Anchors are custom designed to suit the building
and structure
Excellent design codes ensure anchorage systems are
designed to the highest standards of safety and quality
Davit Arms, Outriggers and other rope diverting devices can
be provided to aid abseilers and prevent ropes damaging
parapet flashings or building features such as brise soliel
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Mobile Man Anchors
Mobile Man Anchors
Comply with BS EN 795 & BS 7883
No roof penetrations required for installation
Counterweight Mobile Man Anchors provide a
solution for access to small roofs where no adequate
alternative is available.
Hand trolleys can be provided to move the
Man Anchor to different locations
Protective padding on the underside of the counter
weights protect the roof membrane
Counterweighted using 8 x 25kg recycled rubber weights
Suitable for all membrane type roofs
CHAPTER 9
Suspended
Access Equipment
Allowing safe access to high rise buildings for maintenance
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Suspended Access Equipment - Cradle Systems
A powered Cradle System offers an economic solution for
window cleaning, regular maintenance and light repair works
to areas that are not accessible from below.
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Suspended Access Equipment
Designed in accordance with
BS EN 1808 & BS 6037.
All vertical motions are operated from within the
permanently attached cradle, horizontal and luffing
motions are operated from the cradle or from the jib
head, depending on the design of the system.
Early design involvement is critical as there is a lot of
co-ordination required between Skyway, the architect,
structural engineer, façade consultant and services
engineers. This ensures the machines are designed to
meet the specific requirements of the building and are
as user-friendly as possible.
All trolleys are fabricated from steel sections then shot
blasted, zinc sprayed and painted for protection.
Machines can be painted to any RAL Colour to match
the building façade.
Cradle systems are load tested once a year and
visually inspected every 6 months.
Fig. 2
All vertical motions are operated from the powered cradle
Fig. 1
Powered trolley on track
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Suspended Access Equipment
Powered Trolley & Cradle System
Telescopic Machine
Standard 2m Reach Machine
Trackless Machine
Suspended Access Equipment
Powered Suspended Cradle Systems
Internal Monorail Cradle System
External Monorail Cradle System
Rolling Davit Arm Cradle System
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CHAPTER 10
Snow Guards
Prevents packed snow falling from roofs
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Snow Guards
Snow Guards hold the snow in place to allow it melt
and flow into gutter.
Prevents packed snow from falling from the roof to a lower or
ground level and potentially damaging structures / vehicles or
injuring people.
Snow Guards
Custom designed solutions for all roof types
Low lying to catch snow, as snow melts, water flows beneath
and into nearby gutter
Integrated snow guard and fall arrest system available
Innovative, flexible designs allow for custom pieces as necessary
Fig. 1
Snow falling from roof damaging property beneath
Snow
Snow Stop
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CHAPTER 11
Ensuring your safety equipment is fully compliant and safe to use
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Facilities Services Overview
The Facilities Services division of Skyway is dedicated to the recertification of all fall prevention and
suspended access systems, recertification of all personal fall protection equipment (PFPE)
and comprehensive training in how to use these systems. We recommend to our clients that recertification of these systems is carried out on an annual basis or immediately after the unlikely event of a
fall from height.
Our skilled and fully trained engineers are always available to carry out maintenance works in a
professional manner and ensure that the system recertified is fully compliant, fit for purpose and safe
to use.
Our Facilities Services Department provides the following services to our clients:
· Full Load Testing, Certification, Maintenance and Service for all fall prevention
and suspended access equipment
· Recertification of Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PFPE) i.e. Harness & Lanyards
· Supply & Certification of PFPE installation
· Repair of fall prevention and suspended access equipment
· Lightning Protection equipment installation, inspection & certification · Lifting & Handling equipment recertification, repair and sales
· Free Site Survey and Consultancy service available to establish
your Work at Height needs
· Training courses tailored to suit each project for e.g. harness training
· RIAI and Engineers Ireland approved CPD course available to all Architects, Property Managers
and Construction Companies
· Gutter Maintenance in conjunction with recertification is also available
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Recertification & Maintenance of Fall Prevention & Suspended Access Systems
Our core business is the provision of equipment for operatives to work safely at height. With the installation
of this type of equipment come strict and rigorous Health and Safety legislation for its recertification and
maintenance, most notably, Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Applications) Regulations 2007,
Part 4: Work at Height and the Code of Practice for Safety in Roofwork.
Annual maintenance and recertification on all safety at height systems includes:
· Fall Prevention Systems - cable systems must be inspected
annually to ensure they continue to perform as designed
· Cable end swages and splices must be pull tested to 10kN to ensure they are adequate
· Safety Eyebolts must be load tested to 6kN
· Suspended Access Equipment must be load tested annually and
receive regular six monthly visual inspections. · Recertification of Personal Fall Protection Equipment – all types of harnesses,
lanyards and associated equipment must be inspected and recertified every
six months in compliance with current Health & Safety legislation.
Skyway’s professional indemnity insurance allows us to recertify all
types of fall prevention equipment.
Fig. 1
Swage end tester
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Repairs & Recommendations
Skyway Facilities Services carry out repairs to all fall prevention equipment. We will also make recommendations if your
system fails at the time of recertification and where possible, we will endeavor to repair at the time of inspection. If this
is not possible, we will compile a repairs and recommendations report to outline why the system has failed and what is
required to make the system fully operable again.
Fig. 1
Old Eyebolt failed recertification
Fig. 2
Old Eyebolt removed and new Eyebolt installed
Fig. 4
Passed test and is now tagged and certified for use
Fig. 3
Pull test carried out on new Eyebolt
Free Site Survey & Consultancy Service
Skyway is here to share our knowledge and experience with you. Please feel free to contact us should you have any
questions. This service is free of charge and is available to establish your working at height needs. Skyway also provides
free site surveys when required.
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Recertification of Personal Fall Prevention Equipment (PFPE)
To use most fall prevention systems and façade access systems, you must have the correct
Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PFPE) in place.
PFPE can be described as harnesses, lanyards, retractable lifelines and associated equipment. It is important that
PFPE be visually inspected before each use. Current Health & Safety legislation outlines that this type of equipment
must be inspected by a competent person at least every six months. Equipment that is worn regularly should receive
more frequent inspections.
Our Facilities Services division automatically includes the inspection of this equipment as part of the annual
recertification process. We document each piece of equipment inspected and include all
details on certification documentation.
Basic care of your Personal Fall Protection Equipment will prolong the life of the kit and also contribute towards
the performance of its function – saving your life! Proper storage and maintenance after use is important. PFPE
should be stored in a cool, dry and clean place out of direct sunlight. Avoid areas where heat, moisture, light, oil,
chemicals or other degrading elements may be present.
Skyway supplies all types of PFPE and our price list and full inventory of stock is readily available from our office or
see our website for further details.
MILLER FULL BODY HARNESS
1 POINT DURAFLEX HARNESS,
REAR ANCHORAGE ONLY
MILLER FULL BODY HARNESS
2 POINT DURAFLEX HARNESS,
REAR & FRONT ANCHORAGE
MILLER TITAN KIT FULL BODY
HARNESS & 2M LANYARD
CODE :: 1002847
CODE :: 1002849
CODE :: 1013731
TURBOLITE BLOCK 2M SELF
RETRACTING LANYARD
SCAFFOLD HOOK
SCAFFOLD HOOK
CODE :: 1018015
CODE :: 1009249
CODE :: 1018976
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KARABINER
KARABINER
STEEL SLING
CODE :: 1002833
CODE :: 1018960
CODE :: 1002897
2.5M RETRACTABLE LIFELINE
MILLER 2M BUNGEE LANYARD
RETRACTABLE LANYARD
CODE :: 1002871
CODE :: 1005318
CODE :: 1011742
WEBBING SHOCK
ABSORBING LANYARD
CODE :: 1013430
2M STANDARD LANYARD
CODE :: 1002907
069
WEBBING ANCHORAGE SLING
CODE :: 1002916
TIE-BACK FORKED SHOCK
ABSORBING LANYARD
CODE :: 1007013
1.8M ADJUSTABLE LANYARD
TITAN ROPE GRAB
CODE :: 1008273
CODE :: 1011190
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Lifting & Handling Equipment Certification
Further expanding on our products and services in our Facilities Services Division, we now offer certification
of lifting and handling equipment and associated appliances.
Similar to fall protection equipment and lightning equipment, lifting and handling equipment is subject to a
periodic inspection under the current Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations
2007 and must be carried out by a competent person.
Lifting equipment is also governed by the LOLER Regulations of 1998 (Lifting Operations and Lifting
Equipment Regulations).
The services we provide to our client under Lifting and Handling are:
1) Testing and Inspection of lifting equipment and appliances
· All types of chains and load restraints e.g. Ratchet straps, tie down chains and binders
· Manual and electrical wire rope winches
· All variations of clamps and grabs
· Electrical, pneumatic, manual blocks and tackles
· All wire ropes, soft ropes and related accessories
· All eyebolts, shackles, karabiner hooks etc.
· Construction, Industrial and sporting netting
2) Inspection and Maintenance of mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs),
forklifts, scissor lifts & cranes etc.
3) Repair & Recertification of Lifting Equipment
4) Hire of Lifting and Materials Handling Equipment e.g. lifts, stackers, pallet trucks, skips & hoists etc.
5) Supply of Lifting Equipment to customer specification
6) Site Survey to review your existing equipment to provide solutions and make recommendations
7) All work is covered under our Professional Indemnity Insurance
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Inspection & Certification of Lightning Protection Systems
A new addition to our Facilities Services Department is the inspection and certification of lightning
protection systems. Following many enquiries from existing and new clients with regard to lightning
protection to be carried out as part of their fall prevention equipment recertification contracts,
we decided to implement this facility to further enhance our current services. Repairs to existing
systems and installation of new systems are also available.
What is a Lightning Protection System?
Simply put, a lightning protection system is used to prevent or lessen damage to structures during
lightning strikes. The system is designed to intercept such strikes and safely pass their extremely
high currents to ground. A lightning protection system includes a network of lightning rods,
lightning current conductors, bonding conductors, ground electrodes and lightning surge
protectors to provide a low impedance path to ground for potential strikes.
As with any structure, its features and facades change over time. Year after year, weather events such
as extreme temperatures and high winds affect lighting protection equipment. Building upgrades
involving new construction or remodelling and changes to electrical, mechanical or communication
systems can also affect lightning protection systems.
Testing & Maintenance
With this in mind, it is important to maintain the systems effectiveness and therefore inspection and
certification should be carried out annually to ensure that the components of the system are not
corroded or damaged in any way. Also, if your system has had a lightning strike, it is imperative that
the system be tested immediately. Our lightning protection engineers carry out inspection and
maintenance in compliance with BS EN 62305, Protection against lightning (Part 1 – 4).
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Training
Under current Health & Safety Regulations, all users of safety at height equipment must receive correct
training and instruction on how to use this equipment correctly. The below courses are applicable
to building owners, H& S officers, caretakers, property managers, maintenance & facilities personnel.
As industry experts, Skyway has developed and designed specific training courses in the safety at height
discipline and has added several new courses to our existing range. All our trainers have hands on experience within the industry and are FETAC accredited trainers. All courses carry a three year certification and are designed to FAS training specification
QA 58/01 Standard. Safety at Height & Harness Training (SHC 1001)
Course Content
· Legislation surrounding fall prevention equipment
· Code of Practice for Safety in Roofwork
· The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
· The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Applications) Regulations 2007 Part 4: Work at Height
· BS EN 795 Protection Against Falls From A Height – Anchor Devices – Requirements & Testing
· Principles of fall arrest and restraint
· Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PFPE)
· Correct Use and Checking of PFPE
Duration: 1 half day
Safety at Height Systems (SHC 1002)
Course Content:
Provides hands on experience on common systems including roof mounted cable systems, pivotloc
ladders, vertical cable systems and guardrail systems.
To take part in this course you must have first completed Safety at Height & Harness Training SHC 1001.
Duration: 2 hours
Safety at Height – On Site Training (SHC 1003)
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Course Content
· Provides brief overview of relevant Health and Safety legislation and makes you aware
of your duties within the legislation
· Be able to wear and check your Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PFPE) i.e. harness, lanyard,
blocks, rope and grab correctly
· Demonstrate the correct use of PFPE
· Understand the components of designated system on site i.e. fall prevention systems or
suspended assess system and how to check that they are safe to use
· Demonstrate the use of designated system on site i.e. fall prevention system or suspended
assess system as appropriate including motorised controls with SAS and rescue procedures on
suspended access systems (also known as Building Maintenance Units, BMU’s)
· Have basic understanding of what to do in the case of a fall incident and subsequent emergency
response including the basics regarding rescue procedures. Detailed rescue training is available on request
Duration: 2 hours
Roofs & Facades-Providing a Safe Workplace at Height (SHC 1004)
Skyway delivers an RIAI & Engineers Ireland approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
course to clients throughout Ireland – primarily it is aimed at design teams to ensure that they are
cognisant of their responsibilities in providing for future safe access to the envelope of buildings for
maintenance. The course details the types of equipment and systems available to them as designers
to satisfy future “Work at Height” issues.
Course Content
Following completion of this one hour session the participants will have
an understanding of the following,
· Relevant Health and Safety Legislation and an awareness of the duties within the legislation.
It is not a detailed study of legislation – this would take a whole day on its own
· The factors involved in a fall
· Simple, practical guidelines on how to assess the requirements of the Legislation. The key is “Risk Assessment” and to consider access as early as possible in the design process
· The differences between “Collective Protection” and “Individual Protection” and what the
designer should aim for
· Practical systems and equipment for gaining access onto roofs and to remain safe while working on same. Similarly, for future safe access to the façades and atria of buildings for window cleaning,
maintenance and inspection
· New developments in height safe access equipment
· The difference between “Fall Arrest” and “Fall Restraint” and why rescue is a major consideration
· Common mistakes made on projects
· The need to use specialist subcontractors with Professional Indemnity Insurance – detailed design
responsibility should not rest with the architect / design team
Particularly useful to architects, safety consultants, health and safety officers, facilities managers and
engineers as well as main contractors, maintenance personnel, property managers and owners.
Duration: 1 hour at client premises
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