Fall Arrest Equipment

Sling & Tackle (Milton Keynes) Ltd understands that Fall Arrest/Restraint Equipment is a life saving purchase, and accurate product selection and quality manufacture area of great importance. Sling & Tackle (Milton Keynes) Ltd are highly experienced safety professionals with many years of experience who can answer your questions, and assist you with your product selection if required.

All of our equipment is designed using the latest Computer Aided Design techniques, coupled with the development of prototypes through the use of rapid prototyping methods. This gives us the knowledge that our products afford you absolute security.

Our range of products cover the following areas:

We can offer tailored systems designed to meet our customer’s individual needs.

Harnesses

Sling & Tackle (Milton Keynes) Ltd in association with Ridgegear offer a range of harnesses with water resistant webbing, this also helps the webbing to resist staining and contamination from oil and grease. These dynamic and functional range of harnesses allow unparalleled performance and comfort for the user.

All our Harnesses come complete with built in fall indicators and feature easily locating fittings.

RGHE Economy Harness/Lanyard/Karabina Set

This full body harness, shock absorber lanyard and karabina offers a top quality safety solution at minimum cost. All the elements of the kit are made using the same quality materials as our Premier Range, but offered at a cost within reach of any budget.

RGH1 Rear D Harness

This harness has a simple design, allowing for excellent maneuverability. Ideally suited to applications where repeat actions are necessary. One of the lightest harnesses available.

 

EN361 Accredited

RGH2 Front/Rear D Harness

Designed for applications, which require a simple harness but need the use of an extra D ring. The extra D ring gives the operator the ability to move between the front and rear attachment points, making this a truly flexible harness.

EN361 Accredited

RGH3 Side/Rear D Harness

A fall arrest harness with work positioning attachment points, ideally suited for leaning ‘hands free’ applications. Designed for easy fitting, even with gloved hands.

EN361 and EN358 Accreditation

RGH4 Side/Front/Rear D Harness

A full featured multi-purpose harness, designed to cope with all the rigors of every day usage. The padded leather back support is both breathable and comfortable. The ‘Y’ shape back piece aids axial twisting of the upper torso.

EN361 and EN358 Accredited

RGH5 Rescue Harness

The design of this harness makes it simple to fit, even onto a casualty. The rescue loop and rear attachment points make it ideal for use in confined spaces and allows rescue raising within 10° of vertical.

EN361 and EN1497 Accredited       

Lanyards

RGP1 Rope Pole Strap

This robust rope pole strap remains easily adjustable even when wearing gloves. Combined with a rope protector (RGK25) this makes one of the most durable and user friendly pole straps on the market.

EN358 Accredited

RGP2 Web Pole Strap

Web pole straps provide excellent abrasion resistance with a high level of adjustability. Snap hooks aid easy fitting.

EN358 Accredited

RGA1 Mini Web Block

Ideal for temporary applications which require high levels of movement and flexibility.

Working Length: 2.5m

Weight: 1.4kg

Arrest Distance: 0.1m

Body: Plastic body over steel mechanism

EN360 Accredited

Karabinas & Accessories

RGK1 Screwgate Karabina

Screwgate karabiner with a 20mm gate opening.

RGK2 Small Twistlock Karabina

Twistlock karabina with a 20mm gate opening.

RGK3 Ergonomic Steel Karabina

Forged steel karabina with ergonomic back, making it easier to handle and use.

RGK4 Ergonomic Aluminium Karabina

Forged in Aluminium, for use when low weight is paramount.

RGK5 Scaffold Karabina

Large 57mm gate opening, ideally suited to scaffolding and large anchor points.

RGK6 Aluminium Scaffold Karabina

Aluminium scaffold karabina, for use when weight saving is a priority.

(Karabiners & Accessories Equipment EN362 Accredited)

RGK11 Large Snap Hook

A large capacity captive eye hook, suitable for permanent attachment to lanyards. The double action, auto-locking mechanism is easily operated with a gloved hand.

RGK10 Large Snap Hook Karabiner

A lightweight and compact, double acting hook. Ideally suited for use with all varieties of lanyards.

13mm Gate Opening

          RGK9 Aluminum Captive Eye Karabina

A simple captive eye karabina, with an auto locking mechanism.

22mm Gate Opening

RGK7/RGK8 Manucroche

A simple device for one-handed use. Capable of fixing to large anchor points. Available in 2 sizes.

RGK7 105mm opening

RGK8 140mm opening

RGK22 Bolt Bag

Efficient and safe way to carry tools whilst working at heights.

RGK23 Tool Frog

Waist mounted tool organizer, capable of holding 6 tools.

RGK21 Tool Hook

Secure harness mounted hook for carrying tools

RGK12 70mm Delta Link

Lightweight and secure connector. Lockable with spanner.

RGK26 Girder Sling

Simple and secure method of attaching to large anchors.

EN362 Accredited

RGK25 Rope Protector

Can be added easily to ropes up to 16mm diameter, giving increased rigidity and protection.

RGK24 Kit Bag

Durable, synthetic kit bag. Large capacity is ideal for equipment and personal effects.


Fall Arrest Devices

RGA2 8m Fall Protection Block

Featuring the very latest technology, this outstanding fall arrestor provides high levels of mobility and security, whilst having low maintenance requirements.

EN360 Accredited

RGA3 15m Fall Arrest Block

Housing 15m of high strength 5mm steel cored cable; this block gives maximum flexibility over a wide range of applications. Features include high visibility labeling and indicated hook. The unit has low maintenance requirements.

EN360 Accredited

RGA4 15m Fall Arrest Winch Block

Durable and robust, this 3-way winch block has been designed to give maximum performance without sacrificing safety. The speed of raising and lowering is limited to 4m/min, making this block the essential rescue and general-purpose block.

EN1497 Parts A & B

EN360 Accredited

RGA4B Block Bracket

This universal bracket will accommodate Ridgegears 15m Winch Block for use on the aluminum tripod RGR1.

RGA5 3.5m Webbing Block

This compact swivel eye-webbing block provides excellent flexibility and performance.

EN360 Accredited

RGA10 Rope Grab

This double acting device has a small and compact mechanism, which is capable of highly efficient fall arrest. Ideal for protection in a wide range of applications or for use as a backup safety system.

EN353-2 Accredited

RGA16E & RGA10R 16mm Rope

This high-energy absorbent 3-strand nylon rope has excellent resistance to abrasion. Available in a variety of lengths and end types.

  • RGA10R(8m)  - 16mm diameter Rope Single Eye 8.0m
  • RGA10R(16m) - 16mm diameter Rope Single Eye 16.0m
  • RGA10R(32m) - 16mm diameter Rope Single Eye 32.0m
  • RGK25  - Rope Protection Sleeve
  • RGA16E(10m) - 16mm diameter Rope Twin Eye 10.0m
  • RGA16E(20m) - 16mm diameter Rope Twin Eye 20.0m
  • RGA16E(30m) - 16mm diameter Rope Twin Eye 30.0m

EN353-2 Accredited

Confined Access & Rescue Equipment

Tripods and lifting/lowering devices are usually required for confined access and rescue situations. Our products have been developed to provide a range of equipment to meet these requirements.

At the centre of the tripod design is an innovative casting which gives unparalleled levels of function. To reduce weight, increase strength and provide ease of setup, the tripod has unique elliptical leg sections.

RGR1 Aluminum Tripod

Made from the highest grade aerospace materials the RGR1 is both lightweight (17.6kg) and strong, but has one of the smallest packed sizes available, allowing it to easily fit into the boot of an average saloon car.

EN795 Accredited

RGR2 & RGR3 Rope Winch

The key to this successful design, is ease of use. Supplied as a complete kit Ridgegear winches are available as a 3 reeve and a 5-reeve option.

RGR2 3 Reeve 20m         150kg max working load

RGR3 5 Reeve 20m         250kg max working load

RGR4 Rope Rescue Kit

An extremely practical device designed for one-man escape or two-man rescue. The descent device prevents the operator from descending out of control. Available in 2 standard rope lengths: 30m and 60m.

 RGR5 Bosuns Chair

A solid and dependable construction makes this an essential item for long periods of work at height. GRP moulded seat. Galvanized frame.

Weight 10.43kg

RGR6 Escape Devices

An almost maintenance free, personal escape device. Supplied as a complete kit this is ideal for use on cranes and inspection catwalks.

Temporary Solutions

In these situations where the installation of a fixed solution is not practical, a temporary system can be used.

Temporary solutions allow operators to set up systems and work within the limits of the system in safety, whilst involved in tasks requiring significant movement.

RGEMA1 Mobile Edgeguard Anchor

Anchor points are often difficult or impossible to find. In these circumstances fixed anchors are usually the only option, but this can damage the structure of the building roof.

Ridgegear’s mobile anchor is a 13-piece kit, which can be easily transportable and assembled to produce an anchor that is practical and dependable. Anchor points on the device allow operators to use either fall arrestors or restrain devices.

EN795 Class E and HS(G)33 Safety in Roof Work Accredited

RGLR1-4 Latchways RotolatchÔ Temporary Cable Line

Durable and long lasting stainless steel Cable lifeline.

The cable is attached between 2 suitable anchors and tensioned. Available in 2 lengths, 25m and 50m both sizes are capable of accommodating 2 to 5 men.

EN795 Accredited

RGHL1 Soft Edge Temporary Lifeline

A lightweight temporary lifeline, made from Ridgegear’s 'soft edge' webbing.

Once attached to suitable anchors, the lifeline can be tensioned using the ratchet supplied. Operators simply attach themselves to the lifeline with a suitable lanyard.

Length 10m

EN795 Accredited

Installed System Protection

As designs change operators are regularly being asked to carry out maintenance/inspection work in more difficult access areas. Sling & Tackle (Milton Keynes) Ltd can offer a complete range of safety solutions, which can be installed into new and old sites providing extensive protection to operators.

Each system is tailor made and installed to fit exactly your individual requirements at each location. We offer a complete installation service for all our systems.

Temporary Systems

In situations where it is not practical to have an Installed system, a Temporary system can be used.

Temporary systems allow operators a solution for safe working, when carrying out tasks where safety equipment is required.

Authorized Service Centre

Sling & Tackle (Milton Keynes) Ltd is an authorized service centre for Ridgegear products. We can carry out accredited repairs, testing and inspection of equipment in our full-equipped workshops.

Training is important to ensure the correct use of equipment and to help prevent accidents.

Sling & Tackle (Milton Keynes) Ltd has created a progressive range of training courses which are designed to provide operators with up to date best practice techniques.

Standard Product Training:

The standard on site course offers a solid grounding in the correct and safe use of height safety equipment.

Advanced Product/Competency Training

Advanced training can be undertaken at Sling & Tackle (Milton Keynes) Ltd training Centre or at the Ridgegear Approved Training Centre. Building on the groundwork from the standard course, but with more emphasis on the specific challenges faced by operators working at height.

Sling & Tackle (Milton Keynes) Ltd can also design tailor-made training courses and assessments.

Training Courses

Professionally trained and motivated staff are an asset to every company. Here at Sling & Tackle (Milton Keynes) Ltd we aim to provide all your Safety needs. To enable us to serve you better we are able to offer training courses tailored to you’re Company’s individual needs.

These cover subjects including:

  • Fall Arrest/Fall Protection
  • Correct use & selection of Lifting Equipment
  • Correct use & selection of Fall Arrest/Protection Equipment
  • LOLER 98/ PUWER 98
  • Loose Lifting Equipment
  • Health & Safety Introduction
  • Risk Assessment
  • Manual Handling Assessment
  • Safe Lifting
  • Managing Safety

We are always adding to the list of Training available, so always call us with your requirements, as we can usually assist you in your task.

The trainers provided by Sling & Tackle (MK) Ltd are all experts in their field, which means you can be assured of the highest standard of training at all times. Selected courses are CITB grant approved.

To help you with you training needs, contact us today and talk to our training co-ordinator now, before it’s to late.