System Prevents Grain Bin Falls

System Prevents Grain Bin Falls GRAIN HANDLING Accessories Grain bin checks can be a lot safer with a grain bin fall protection system developed by Northern Strands a Canadian safety equipment company


    The system is placed along the ladder on the outside of the bin to arrest falls inside or outside An anchor plate bolted at the top near the bin opening holds a cable that runs down the bin


    “The line attaches to the bottom of the ladder to create tension so the climber can go up smoothly ” Rossen says The person climbing the ladder wears a harness with a shock-absorbing lanyard that snaps onto a D-ring on the wire rope grab that moves with him or her as they climb


    If the climber falls off the ladder the clip will catch suspending the person until they can get back on the ladder Should they fall inside they will be suspended in the harness A rescue plan should always be developed before using the Grain Bin Fall Protection System in case of a fall Rossen notes


    He adds that the system was developed with input from producers about the need for such a system as well as cost


    The anchor system bin package sells for about $360 retail in Canada about $260 in the U S The harness lanyard and wire rope grab user package is $500 in Canada about $400 U S


    He cautions that the system is engineered for each specific grain bin Right now it’s available for Westeel 1805 bins but testing is in progress on other models The galvanized plate cable and stainless steel traveler system can be easily installed with a drill and a few tools in about half an hour by most producers


    Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Northern Strands 3235 Millar Ave Saskatoon Sask Canada S7K 5Y3 ph 306 242-7073; www northernstrands com; info@northernstrands com

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