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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
MARCH
2014
MSA Africa sales and marketing
director Paul Gibbon notes that
the alphaFP SCBA fall protec-
tion harness can be swiftly and easily
connected to any MSA SCBA backplate in
confined space emergencies, in applica-
tions ranging from mining and construc-
tion, to painting and welding. "This unique
product serves as a two-in-one solution for
emergencies situations."
The alphaFP fall protection SCBA
harness is highly versatile, and can be used
for fall arrest, thanks to its solid stainless
steel rings that serve as attachment points
for fall arrest lanyards.
D-rings on each side of the hip belt
allow for safe positioning on an exposed
work site, while the back D-ring can be
used for safe rescue from confined spaces.
According to Gibbon, prolonged oper-
ations on a rope can be conducted in
comfort, as the hip harness with both
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PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
IMPROVING WORKER
SAFETY
SCBA, the African division of MSA –
a global leader in the development,
manu fac ture and supp l y o f
sophisticated products that protect
people's health and safety – has
launched a new fall protection
harness that is designed specifically
foremergencysituations that require
both respiratory and fall protection
equipment simultaneously.
leg loops turns into a comfortable seat.
"By virtue of its slide-through design,
normal walking is unobstructed. The
alphaFP fall protection harness offers
the user the highest levels of safety in
exposed situations, and is the ideal safety
solution for height and shaft rescues, and
also provides respiratory protection in
tunnel operations."
Gibbon reveals that the harness
has been designed with a front opening
system that allows for fast and intui-
tive donning, even within the confines
of a vehicle.
“The MSA alphaFP has been designed
for maximum user comfort, and boasts
a sliding leg loop design that allows for
freedom of walking. Two versions of the
alphaFP harness are available in the local
market, namely; the alphaFP pro and
the alphaFP basic, which both come in
standard or large sizes," he concludes.
MSA Africa sales and
marketing director, Paul Gibbon.
Alpha FP Harness back and front view.
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