TRAM - Travel Restraint Access Module
TRAM - Travel Restraint Access Module
The TRAM is a unique height safety system that is simple to use, provides the operator with full mobility and yet completely prevents the user from falling to another level. While other height safety systems will arrest a free fall, they can expose the user to suspension related issues or the risk of hitting obstacles while falling. TRAM overcomes this safety issue while also reducing the likelihood and consequence of a fall on the same level. There have been no fatalities and no injuries reported by organizations using TRAM. The system has prevented falls that would have otherwise resulted in serious injury or death.
TRAM - Protects during access and egress
Statistics show that the transfer between the ladder and the platform or walkway (access and egress) is particularly hazardous for those working at height. As well as preventing falls on the platform or walkway, TRAM provides protection for the user when making the transition between the ladder and the platform or walkway. No other safety system in the world provides this level of protection. When connected to a TRAM, you can not fall.
Stability, Mobility, Safety
The TRAM arm raises and lowers with the assistance of a gas piston. This aids the user in platform access and egress, as well as when changing between standing and squatting positions while working. The arm acts as a moving handhold, providing stability for the user on the platform. While properly connected to the TRAM, the user can conduct their work efficiently, safe in the knowledge that they can not fall.
TRAM Overview
- TRAM can be implemented anywhere and customized to your exact needs. The typical construction contains the TRAM, rail, end stops and mount blocks.
TRAM Applications
The TRAM system can be used in a myriad of applications, from ISO Tanks to Wind Turbine Nacelles. With its unique fall prevention methodology it is by far one of the safest forms of fall protection in the market for many applications. In addition to those shown below we can develop special project TRAM installations to suit a variety of needs, just get in touch and tell us your requirements.
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Mobile Cranes Working on cranes, whether they are mobile cranes or site installed is inherently dangerous. With fall risks on all sides, machinery and traffic as additional hazards the TRAM system offers 100% protection using restraint principles whilst giving full access to the work area. |
Mobile Cranes offer unique problems when it comes to essential and emergency repairs. If a crane is out of service on a site more often than not there is no means of safe access to the arm. This issue is removed by the installation of a TRAM system. Access along the boom in complete safety and with a stable hand hold ensures that the worker is able to carry out the task at hand without the risk of falling. Suitable for standard mobile cranes, rough terrain cranes and static base cranes the TRAM is the ideal solution to working at height.
Crane and Maintenance Access
Working on cranes, whether they are mobile cranes or site installed is inherently dangerous. With fall risks on all sides, machinery and traffic as additional hazards the TRAM system offers 100% protection using restraint principles whilst giving full access to the work area. Access to maintenance areas provides specific access needs. Standard fall protection often will not work due to the low clearance allowances. The TRAM system overcomes these issues using restraint principles and assisted access to remove the risk of a fall during access and maintenance. Wind Energy
Access to the Nacelle top of Wind Turbines is one of the most hazardous jobs in the world. Installation of the TRAM system not only provides a safe means of anchorage using restraint, but also provides access assistance to the nacelle top, and a mobile structure to give the worker stability.
ISO Tanks
ISO Tanks are similar to Road Tankers in their working at height risks in that the access requirements can be anywhere at any time, removing the possibility of ensuring safety through site based installations. The ISO TRAM solution provides site wide safety for the access and maintenance of ISO Tanks, using the same restraint principles as the individual installations.
Mobile Tanker
Road Tankers offer dangers different to most work areas. The access platforms and ladders are subject to whatever weather is prevalent at the time, giving rise to increased risks of slips and falls. Installation of a Mobile TRAM or a Fixed TRAM can ensure safety for access to a single hatch point or indeed several hatch points along the length of a tank.
Mining & Machinery
The Quarry & Mining Industry, whether Open Cast or Shaft method has many areas of height safety that are specific to this industry, while not being able to be protected by traditional means. From the large vehicles used in large quarries and open cast mining, to the conveyors and final distribution vehicles there are many applications where the TRAM is the only 100% solution
TRAM - Advantages
- Robust components that requires little maintenance
- Designed by experts in the fields of ergonomics and engineering and is certified and tested to international standards
- Fall restraint rather than arrest
- A Travelling Hand Rail provides a stable environment in which to work.
- Fall Arrest Rated for instances where restraint is not possible
TRAM vs Traditional Fall Protection
- All fall arrest systems allow workers to drop while the fall is arrested. There is a very high risk of trauma through impact with hazards below.
- Fall arrest systems are subjected to much greater loads as vertical fall is arrested. The total load on the static line system is much greater than the loads on a travel restraint system.
- When a worker falls on a static line system the cable trolley will slip along the cable to the midpoint of the cable span. This effect increases the risk of impact as the person falling may be travelling horizontally, as well as dropping vertically, during the fall.
- After a fall, all static line systems must be taken out of service until they are inspected and re-certified. Costly repairs are not covered by manufacturer's warranty.
- Pop-up guard-rails are typically 35.4" (900mm) and lower than the centre of gravity of most workers. They are therefore unlikely to prevent a worker falling over them if they lose their balance or are struck by a foreign object.
- Guardrails do not prevent a fall on the same level.
- Floor/deck-mounted horizontal lifeline systems (HLL) can snag and accelerate a fall on the same level.
- Overhead HLL systems can snag and suffer from trolley hang-ups.
- Falls with HLL can cause suspension trauma.
