Corrosion of Retractable Type Fall Arresters

• Autorzy: Baszczyński K. , Jachowicz M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Retractable type fall arresters constitute a most effective group of components used in personal protection systems protecting against falls from a height. They are designed primarily for outdoor use, which results in exposure to atmospheric factors associated with risk of corrosion of metal elements. This paper presents the results of a study, in which retractable type fall arresters were exposed to a simulated corrosive environment, a neutral salt spray. It discusses the development of corrosion processes depending on the duration of exposure to corrosive conditions. Tests demonstrated that corrosion of elements decreased their strength and impaired the functioning of mobile parts. The article presents methods of testing the correct functioning of devices, necessary for assessing their resistance to corrosion, which have been developed for this purpose. It also analyzes the correlation between corrosion-related damage of retractable type fall arresters and potential hazards for their users.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

personal protective equipment against falls from a height; retractable type fall arresters; corrosion; neutral salt spray test

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2009
• Tom: Vol. 15, No. 3
• Strony: 265--275
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 14 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Baszczyński K.

• Department of Personal Protective Equipment, Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Łódź, Poland

autor

Jachowicz M.

• Department of Personal Protective Equipment, Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Łódź, Poland

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