SAFETY WITH A STAR

Discover which solution is suitable for your work situation at height

The hierarchy of fall protection can also be challenged with the innovative products of XSPlatforms. Our various fall protection systems are possible on any roof. All these systems vary in the type of use, knowledge skill, and the number of users. According to XSPlatforms, the choice for an appropriate fall protection solution should be as simple as possible. Unfortunately, it cannot be avoided that some systems require certain knowledge before use.

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FALL PROTECTION HIERARCHY
THE GRADATION OF SAFETY AT HEIGHT

For work situations at height, the right solution depends on the desired risk reduction. Do you know what is on the roof? Then, with the help of the Star System for Fall Protection, you are able to get an idea of what you think you need.

In the Star System, the fall protection hierarchy is divided into a gradation of Safety Stars. The more stars the system has, the safer the solution and the greater the ease of use. The latter means that less knowledge is required for use.

In addition, there are additional systems that, in combination with the systems within the fall protection hierarchy, make a roof even safer. Think, for example, of demarcating or shielding skylights, self-closing access gates, and step platforms.

Below, we outline the Star System based on the XSPlatforms fall protection systems.

GUARDRAILS PLACED ALONG THE ROOF EDGE ★★★★★

Guardrails are at the top when it comes to safe working at height and require no user knowledge or training. The entire roof is transformed into a safe zone. By installing a guardrail, anyone can safely access the roof surface without needing personal protective equipment (PPE). XSPlatforms provides the most optimal safety in the form of steel guardrails: the Kee Guard.

Suitable for almost any flat roof.
Depending on the roof type, it can be either freestanding or mounted.
Turns the entire roof into a safe zone.
Minimal user knowledge required.
Can be used by anyone accessing the roof.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is not necessary here.

RAILSYSTEM OR HORIZONTAL LIFELINE ALONG THE ROOF EDGE ★★★★

These so-called walk-along systems have the great advantage that you enjoy more freedom of movement. A series of anchor points are connected to each other with a steel cable or rail beam where the walker, also called slider or runner, is guided. The user is attached to this by means of the correct PPE. With this star type, the system is built along the roof edge. The distance between the rail or lifeline and the roof edge is almost equal everywhere.

This type of fall protection includes two systems, namely the XSRail and the XSLinked and LinkedPro lifeline systems.

XSRail system

Only suitable for concrete roofs.
For a maximum of 6 users per system.
Some user knowledge required.
Rail anchor points may be up to 6 meters apart.
Installation can be adapted for Rope Access work.

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Horizontal lifeline systems

Suitable for almost any type of roof.
For a maximum of 3 users per lifeline.
Some user knowledge required.
Distances between lifeline anchor points can vary up to 15 m.
Single (XSLinked), double, or triple lifeline systems available (LinkedPro).
Users can pass each other without disconnecting from the lifeline (LinkedPro).

Learn more about horizontal lifeline systems

HORIZONTAL LIFELINE + ANTI-PENDULUM ANCHOR POINTS ★★★

This combination is constructed from a centrally tensioned lifeline and anchors on the corners of the roof to prevent a pendulum effect. The result is a smaller safe zone, which requires more user knowledge and offers less freedom of movement.

Suitable for almost any type of roof up to 16 meters wide.
Advanced user knowledge and training required.
The distance between the lifeline and the roof edge is equal everywhere.
The lifeline must therefore be adjusted at the anti-pendulum anchor points.

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SINGLE ANCHOR POINTS + ANTI-PENDULUM ANCHOR POINTS ★★

This combination consists of anchor points that are a maximum of 6 meters apart. Anti-pendulum anchor points are installed on the roof corners to prevent the pendulum effect. Freedom of movement is very limited and requires a high level of user knowledge. It is a time-consuming system because the attachment point must be moved each time. There is a considerable chance of human error. This star system even makes some zones inaccessible.

Suitable for almost any type of roof.
High level of user knowledge required.
To be used by one user per anchor point.
Anchor points are located 6 meters apart.
The length of the lifeline must be adjusted manually.
Susceptible to human errors.
Limited safe zone and sometimes inaccessible parts of the roof.

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TEMPORARY LIFELINE + ANTI-PENDULUM ANCHOR POINTS ★

A combination of a temporary lifeline tensioned between two anchor points in the middle of the roof. Anti-pendulum anchor points are installed at the corners to prevent the pendulum effect. Similar to the 2-star system, there is limited freedom of movement, although with the temporary lifeline, it is more present. The user must have a higher level of knowledge to properly install and use the temporary lifeline.