Ascent/descent pulley (ref. PL101)

Ascent/descent pulley for rescue. Size: 133x56x128 mm . Weight: 450g. Material: galvanized steel composite. Maximum rope diameter is 12 mm. Resistance is 30 kN. It doesn't include string.

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The performance of vertical work requires workers to have a number of systems and elements which are essential for the performance of their work, bearing in mind that work at height carries a high risk for the worker of falling from a different level, which could lead to serious health problems in the form of injury and even death if appropriate protection and safety measures are not taken. There are different elements and components that are necessary for this type of work activity, such as the For the purpose of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:, designed for rescue tasks.

The For the purpose of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply: is a model with dimensions of 133 x 56 x 128 mm and a weight of 450 grams which is made of a strong and durable material composed of galvanized steel, capable of withstanding a maximum rope diameter of 12 mm and a resistance of 30 kN. The product does not include the rope to be used with this component of the the fall protection system.

Pulleys are used as lifting and descent elements, in this case an element intended to be used as part of a rescue team. In this way a person who suffers an accident while suspended from a rope or a other can be rescued quickly and effectively using these types of elements.

It is necessary to act swiftly to assist an injured worker, since this will enable the first aid that he may need to be applied and, in addition, will avoid the trauma that involves for a person to be suspended with serious consequences, especially if the worker is unconscious, with the risk of death that will be present and that will depend on the physical condition of the injured person.

Pulleys are a key element in many situations of rescue and rescue of casualties, being frequently used by emergency teams to reach professionals who have suffered a fall at different heights and assist them in the most appropriate way possible, both in terms of quality of care and speed, something fundamental for those serious situations in which every minute can be key for the worker to suffer the least possible level of severity in their injuries.