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Product Highlights
- Retractable Webbing Line - 2.5m polyester strap for smooth vertical movement with high strength.
- Internal Brake System - Automatically engages in the event of a fall, minimising descent distance.
- Compact Anti-Shock Casing - Lightweight design with swivel indicator and snap hook for easy use.
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SKU WO737703
This Lightweight Retractable Webbing Fall Arrest Block provides vertical fall protection up to 2.5 metres. It features a high-strength 50mm webbing line, a compact anti-shock casing, and an internal braking system. With a swivel fall indicator and snap hook connector, it integrates easily into any PPE for working at height.
Designed for vertical fall protection where weight and manoeuvrability matter, this retractable webbing fall arrest block combines portability with reliable performance. It’s built with a high-strength 50mm polyester webbing strap encased in a compact polymer housing for long-lasting durability.
The internal braking mechanism provides critical safety in fall events, while the integrated swivel fall indicator and snap hook ensure secure connection to any working at height safety harness.
- 2.5 Metre Reach - Provides safe working length for height tasks without excessive bulk.
- Auto Lock Braking - Internal system reacts immediately to falls, stopping descent efficiently.
- Swivel Fall Indicator - Easy-to-read visual signal shows whether unit has absorbed a fall.
- Snap Hook Connector - Attaches quickly to PPE for working at height, including harness D-rings.
- Reinforced Casing - Lightweight PVC/polymer build protects internals from jobsite impact.
This retractable fall arrest block is purpose-built for scenarios where users need reliable protection in vertical applications without the weight of steel cable systems. Ideal for mobile work crews, facility maintenance, telecoms engineers, and scaffold teams, it’s an essential addition to any working at height equipment plan.
The device offers a 2.5m reach via reinforced polyester webbing. During use, the internal braking mechanism remains disengaged, allowing free movement. When a fall occurs, the system engages immediately, halting the descent and protecting the user from serious injury. This makes it a key component in PPE for working at height where lightweight solutions are critical.
Its compact anti-shock casing is designed for both portability and resilience. The inclusion of a swivel fall indicator gives safety teams an immediate visual cue as to whether the unit has been deployed in a fall, streamlining inspection processes and ensuring full compliance.
Compatible with all working at height safety harness setups, this device is an efficient, standards-compliant choice for compact job sites, vertical access systems, and situations requiring frequent repositioning. It’s trusted by site supervisors, installers, and height safety professionals for its combination of simplicity, safety, and strength.
HERMEQ stocks a wide range of equipment for Working at Height including Edge Protection Systems, Fall Arrest Systems, and Harnesses & Lanyards conforming to all required safety specifications and regulations.
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Popular uses:
- Telecoms and utility maintenance
- Facility service access and cleaning
- Construction and scaffold erection
- Tower and antenna installation
- Roofing and edge-based vertical work
Application:
This retractable fall arrest block serves as a vital component in vertical fall arrest applications across industrial sectors. Weighing significantly less than traditional steel cable blocks, it is ideal for teams moving between locations or operating in environments where agility is required.
The 50mm polyester webbing offers dependable tensile strength and flexes naturally as users climb or reposition vertically. Its built-in braking mechanism reacts automatically in the event of a fall, shortening the fall distance and reducing forces transferred to the user.
Its lightweight PVC/polymer casing not only ensures portability, but also features a swivel-mounted fall indicator. This visual alert helps users and supervisors confirm whether the unit has experienced fall impact before reuse — an essential step in maintaining fall protection integrity.
The snap hook connector attaches quickly to standard working at height safety harness systems, enabling rapid setup on ladders, gantries, towers, or scaffolded walkways. With a 17mm automatic locking gate, it supports safe handling during fitting and removal.
This fall arrest block supports workers weighing up to 140kg, exceeding the thresholds of many basic restraint systems. It's ideal for industries with strict PPE for working at height policies, including construction, roofing, maintenance, and energy infrastructure.
Whether used by individual tradespeople or as part of a wider height safety kit across a multi-site operation, this retractable unit delivers performance without compromise. Compact, compliant, and capable—it’s an essential part of modern fall protection strategies.
Is this fall arrest block compatible with standard safety harnesses?
Yes, it includes a snap hook and integrates with most EN-certified working at height safety harnesses.
How do I know if it’s been involved in a fall?
It features a swivel-mounted fall indicator that shows visual damage if a fall arrest event has occurred.
Is this PPE for working at height suitable for tower or scaffold jobs?
Absolutely. It is designed for vertical fall arrest in compact setups like towers, scaffolds, and ladders.
What’s the difference between this and a steel cable block?
This version uses lightweight polyester webbing for flexibility and portability, making it easier to carry and deploy.
