Whether in a container terminal or on board a ship, the height of stacked containers varies. But no matter the height, a fall from a container can cause serious injury or worse. In this blog we discuss a product that is designed for fall protection on shipping containers and container buildings. Meet the Twist anchor by XSPlatforms!
Sea- or shipping containers: No integrated safety measures
Shipping containers have no built in attachment points for workers to connect their lanyard and harness to. Not to mention the surface of a container isn’t flat, giving rise to additional fall hazards caused by slipping on water or ice.
Installing permanent anchor points on top of containers is not a solution to providing safety, as companies never know which container needs to be on top. Furthermore installing anchor points on all containers is very costly, and not all containers may be owned. How then can we ensure safety while on top of a container?
The Twist anchor: a temporary safety solution
A temporary anchor point is the best solution to provide a safe anchorage point for employees on top of a container. XSPlatforms developed a special Twist anchor, to be used as fall protection on top of shipping containers or container buildings. This temporary anchorage point is easily installed in the top hole of the steel corner castings of a container. As a freestanding single anchor point, the Twist anchor allows a single user to safely access the top of a container.
When more anchor points are installed, a temporary lifeline can be spanned in between the anchors to provide the user with more freedom of movement. Thus allowing for safe travel along a greater length. The addition of a temporary lifeline can also provide more workers access to heights. However, as every situation differs we urge you to consult a specialist before applying this solution. Enough fall clearance needs to be available before a temporary lifeline can be employed.
Download the Twist anchor information leaflet
Safety on top of containers does not have to be a problem, as long as you use the right equipment for the job. You can download the Twist anchor leaflet to get more information on our solution for fall protection on containers. For more information about fall protection on a marine environment, check this page.
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