MSA Africa launches new Workman self retracting lanyard
MSA Africa fall protection product manager Emmanuel Manaka notes that the MSA Workman SRL is ideally suited to improve worker comfort and safety in numerous applications, including; oil and gas, petrochemical, construction and general industry. "With lightweight design, durable thermoplastic housing and impact absorbing bumpers, the high quality MSA Workman SRL ensures years of dependable service, even in the most demanding operating environments," he explains.
According to Manaka, the MSA Workman SRL boasts a 181 kg working capacity for increased versatility. "An integral, ergonomic carrying handle allows for easier transport and installation, while radio frequency identification (RFID) technology ensures simplified product tracking and inspection at all times," he continues.
Manaka adds that the MSA Workman SRL housing is manufactured from impact-resistant thermoplastic, while the bumpers are comprised of impact-absorbing thermoplastic rubber. The lifeline is manufactured from either a 5 mm galvanised steel or stainless steel cable, with tension starting at 6.7 N. "The MSA Workman SRL weighs less than 5 kg, and has a standard line length of 10 m, with a minimum breaking strength of 13.3 kN."
What's more, Manaka indicates that the MSA Workman SRL has a maximum arresting distance of 1.4 m for workers weighing between 142 kg and 181 kg. "Comprehensive tests have also proven that the average arresting force of the product is 4 kN for workers weighing between 34 kg and 141 kg, and under 8 kN for workers that weigh between 142kg and 181kg."
Manaka highlights the fact that another innovative feature of the MSA Workman SRL is a swivel snaphook with load indicator at the lifeline end, which greatly limits twisting of the cable, in addition to alerting users that the product has been involved in a fall. "For added peace of mind, the MSA Workman SRL is compliant with numerous quality standards, including; ANSI Z359.1, EN 795 and OSHA," he concludes.
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