When to use a Davit Arm System when Working at Height

Have you ever wondered how a Davit Arm works and when it should be used? This blog explains the uses of a Davit Arm System.

A Davit Arm System can be used in a variety of industries and applications. The Davit Arm System allows for a single worker to complete tasks which previously would have taken two or more people to complete, this therefore saving your company time and money.

When going vertical, Davit Arm Systems are the ideal adjustable height fall protection system.

A Davit Arm System consists of a vertical pole, possibly with a tilting head, and an attachment point at the top known as a davit. A safety belt is used to secure users around the waist, tied off to the davit which in turn is tied into a structure above.

Our vertical Davit arms are a cost effective, safe way to work on a height limitation.

A Davit Arm is a very useful piece of equipment for your team when working at height, this could be changing light bulbs, painting, cleaning windows or inspecting structures to name but a few.

Davit Arm positioned on roof of building for window cleaning and repairs.

Should I Use Anchor Bolts or Davit Arms?

Davit arm systems offer an advantage over anchor points, for example, as they can provide up to 2000mm outreach, minimising the need for ropes trailing over parapet capping’s or balustrades. If you need to complete regular maintenance checks or cleaning duties around the façade of a building then they can provide paramount access.

Davit arm systems are commonly used as height safety solutions to raise, lower, and suspend personnel performing routine work duties or to facilitate rescues in vertical confined space applications such as manholes, vaults, rigs and pumping stations.

All of our Davit arms systems are tailored to our customers needs, we look at every aspect including the dimensions that are available to us and the height requirements.

What type of Davit Arms should be used?

Many of our customers in the offshore oil and gas industries use our davit systems in either aluminium or stainless steel for fall protection, depending on the demands of the working environment.

Our stainless steel lifting davit arms are used as fall arrest by food production industries that must adhere to stringent cleanliness regulations.

Altus Safety can advise you which Davit system is appropriate for your needs. We specialise in installing and testing height safety solutions so your safety is our priority. Call one of the team to find out how we can help with your fall arrest requirements today on 0330 113 0870.