Gravity can kill but you can defy it.  Using a fall protection system can prevent any injuries or fatalities. Falls from heights are one of the leading causes of serious injury and death at the work place. Analysis of all industrial accidents usually highlights inappropriate working conditions as a principal factor. In the case of working at heights, the consequences are immediate and serious, resulting in major disability or death. Approximately one in seven work place fatalities are due to a fall from heights.

The TurboLite PFLs are extremely lightweight and compact as well as being self retracting providing an incredible 6-foot of working capacity. The built-in swivel of the units prevents the lifeline from twisting and binding inside the unit and permits movement in multiple directions for greater mobility. The high-strength impact-resistant nylon housing of the TurboLite units provides maximum durability and protection to the internal components.

The braking mechanism, power spring and shaft are all constructed of high-quality corrosion resistant stainless steel.  The lanyard webbing has a 1-inch wide Veteran core and polyester outer jacket that is specially engineered for maximum abrasion resistance and durability. No annual factory recertification is required. The capacity rating of the Twin Turbo system is 400 lbs., total weight of worker and tools.

This fall Protection Systems:

• Eliminates the need for different fall protection equipment to address changes in fall clearance
• Reduces risk because workers at height are using proper equipment when fall clearance changes
• Increases productivity by keeping workers on the job longer
• Keeps safety costs in line as it is competitively priced with shock-absorbing lanyards

This Fall Protection System is ideal for people working at height as it is small and lightweight. If a fall should occur whilst using this fall Protection System then the worker will be suspended a short distance below the area they were working making rescue easier and safer for both the worker that has fallen and the rescuer. Using this particular Fall Protection system eliminates any possibility of tripping hazards that are usually associated with lanyards.

The Twin Turbo Fall Protection system is widely used and has greatly reduced the risk of sustaining injury whilst working overhead.

Before using a Norton track jack the operator should be familiar in its use. When raising a load operate the lever up and down. The jacks will raise the load one notch for each lever down stroke. The rack cannot be ratcheted out of the base because it is designed to stop when raised to its top limit.

To trip the jacks, raise the lever as high as it will go and disengage the short pawl by pulling on the pawl knob as far as it will go in the direction of the socket lever. Lower lever slightly to allow the short pawl to become locked against the long pawl, then release the short pawl and continue to lower lever until the long pawl is disengaged from the rack which trips the jack.

The following precautions and procedures should be followed when operating a Norton track jack:

• always visually inspect the jack before each shift or each use, whichever is less frequent.
• determine if the load is within the load rating of the jack otherwise it should not be used
• support the jacks firmly at the base in such a manner so that that it cannot shift under the load it is carrying.
• use shims or constraints to prevent slippage of the base or the load.
• use an operating lever of correct size and make sure the operating lever is properly seated in its socket.
• do not straddle the operating lever.
• remove operating levers when not in use to avoid dislocation of the jack and reduce the tripping hazard.
• take precaution to assure that all personnel are clear of the load before tripping.
• assure that sufficient swing area is available for the operating lever.
• avoid off-centre loading of jacks.
• lubricate the jack generously with grease frequently. This is recommended every 50 cycles. Apply the grease to bushing through holes at ends, to front and sides of the rack when extended and to the front of the base around the slot for the rack toe.