Fall Control Extension Ladder

Meets EN 131-2:2010 + A2:2017

Why Fall Control?

After years in the field with customers and safety experts, we knew what had to happen.

Simple

A system to ensure the height worker is safe while ascending, descending or accidental fall, slip or medical issue.

The elements of the Branach Fall Control address:

STRENGTH required to arrest the user.
STABILITY required to remain upright during a fall event.
ANCHORING mechanism to ensure the user does not separate from the ladder structure.
RESCUE so the height worker can be safely lowered down by someone on the ground.

Why people fall from ladders*

*Source

Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety – Center for Injury Epidemiology (CIE)From Research to Reality - Volume 15 | Number 3 | Winter 2012

The design and unique construction of our award winning system addresses the two most common ladder failure modes.

Failure Mode 1

STABILITY FAILURE – Movement of the ladder.
Base slip, movement of the top of the ladder and sideways tipping.

BOX RAIL rung joining system provides unparalleled performance in strength and stability, dramatically reduces twist and sway by up to 40%.

TERRAINMASTER™ ensures a stable footing and eliminates sideways movement.

TETHERS that can be bolted into the ground or structure. This ensures the ladder is securely fixed.

Failure Mode 2

USER ERROR – Incorrect use of the Ladder.

Foot missed/slipped, user lost balance and overreaching.

WORK POSITIONING HOOK, RUNG EYELETS and HARNESS ensure adequate anchoring to the ladder structure.

The INNOVATIVE DESCENDER allows the user to replace themselves back on the ladder. GROUND-BASED RESCUE system allows a passerby to rescue the height technician in an emergency.

In addition, our NON-SLIP RUNGS help reduce foot slips.

Features

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Cross Bar and Upper Pulley

Rung Work Position Hook

Non-slip Rungs

Tether Tensioner

Box Rail Rung Joining System

Tether Rope

Rope Bag

Vertical Lifeline (configured for rescue)

Lower Tether Hooks

Level Bubble

Descender

Extra Wide TerrainMaster

Guiding principles of the Fall Control System

The worker is safe from the moment they leave the ground.
The stability system works from the ground up.
Fall control system stems from the increased base of support.
The ladder is secured with an integrated tether system.
Integrated rescue by second user from the ground.
Allows workers to work from the ladder with both hands comfortably and safely.
To meet and exceed compliance and international standards.
Design fit for purpose, critical piece of climbing equipment.
Periodic inspection schedule recommended.

How does it work?

Step 1

Deploy the Terrain Master to its widest setting, using level bubble to ensure correct angle.

Step 2

Attach rope tethers around pole or to structure. Apply tension.

Step 3

Attach harness to the fall arrest device.

Step 4

Test weight on system.

Step 5

Ascend ladder to desired position. Use work positioning hook to attach to rung hook.

Step 6

Rescue is simple and easy to perform without putting a second user at risk.

Specs

MODEL

FEU 3.9 FC

FEU 5.1 FC

FEU 6.3 FC

FEU 7.5 FC

FEU 8.7 FC

Closed Height

Extended Height

Weight

Load Rating

2.90m

3.50m

4.10m

4.70m

5.30m

3.89m

5.09m

6.29m

7.49m

8.69m

20.5kg/23.0kg

23.5kg/26.0kg

26.6kg/29.0kg

150kg/120kg

33.0kg/35.7kg

36.0kg/39.0kg

150kg/120kg

Technical Data Sheet

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Accessories

Tethering System (TS)

The integrated ladder tether system ensures the ladder is secured to the ground, pole or structure. This provides unparalleled stability giving the user a safer base from which to climb.

Cable Hooks (CH)

Cable Hooks used predominantly in the telecommunications industry to allow users to rest the top of the ladder against a cable and work "mid‑strand".

Fly Boot Protector

(FB) - Black / FW - White

Rubber Boot attached to the top of the fly section protects building surfaces from damage due to the ladder being placed against the building.

Fly Protector Strip (FP)

Protects the ladder from wear when placed directly on the electrical or support wires of the rail system.

Pole Strap (PS)

The Pole Strap is attached to the top of the fly section to allow the ladder to be placed securely against a pole. Made with a tough polyurethane rubber pad sown to heavy duty nylon web.

Top Lash (TL)

The Top Lash (or tie off rope) is attached to the top of the fly section of the ladder, used to lash (tie) the top of the ladder to a pole or tree to stabilise the top of the ladder.

Downloads & Video

Brochure

User Instructions

Fall Control System Instructions Video