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Overview
RidgeGear, established in 1998 in Leek, Staffordshire, is a prominent manufacturer of height safety equipment, managing the entire production process. Since 2016, it has been part of the Made in Britain campaign.
Product Lifespan and Testing
RidgeGear's webbing products have a recommended lifespan of 10 years, with testing showing retention of 85-98% of original strength, exceeding the 70% minimum requirement.
Accreditations
The company holds BSI ISO 9001 Certification and memberships with IPAF, WAHSA, and SATRA Technology, ensuring high testing and quality standards.
Product Range
The range includes harnesses, lanyards, karabiners, and more, each designed for specific applications with features like high visibility and quick-release buckles.
Inspection and Maintenance
Users should inspect harnesses and lanyards before each use and have periodic inspections by a competent person.
Key Products
  • RGH1 Rear D Harness: Basic fall protection harness, lightweight, EN 361: 2002 accredited.
  • RGH2 Front and Rear D Harness: Versatile for vertical and horizontal restraint, lightweight, EN 361: 2002 accredited.
  • RGH4 Front, Rear, and Side D Harness: Combines fall arrest with work positioning, EN 361: 2002 and EN 358: 1999 accredited.
  • RGH5 Rescue Harness: For confined access with rescue points, EN 361: 2002 and EN 1497: 2007 accredited.
Innovation and Service
RidgeGear focuses on innovation and offers tailored solutions to meet customer needs, ensuring reliable service and strong business relationships.
Safety Harnesses
Designed with front and rear attachment points, accredited to EN 361:2002 and EN 1497:2007, made from 45mm polyester, available in various sizes.
Fitting Instructions
Proper fitting is crucial for safety, with steps to ensure correct harness use and adjustment.
Safety Harness Accessories
Includes leg pads, parking loops, and trauma suspension straps for enhanced comfort and safety.
Safety Kits
Various kits are available, each containing a harness, lanyard, and connectors, accredited to relevant safety standards.
Work Positioning Equipment
Includes pole straps and restraint belts, accredited to EN 358:1999, made from durable materials.
Safety Lanyards
Connect harnesses to anchor points, include shock absorbers, accredited to EN 354:2010 and EN 355:2002.
Specifications
  • Lanyards: Include kernmantle rope, webbing, and elasticated options, with shock absorbers and adjustable lengths.
  • Karabiners: Made from steel or aluminium, with various closure types, accredited to EN 362:2004.
Procedures and Recommendations
  • Lanyards should be used for restraint unless specified for fall arrest.
  • Correct length selection is crucial to minimize trip hazards.
  • Karabiners should be chosen based on task requirements.
Key Data from Tables and Charts
  • Maximum permissible lanyard length is 2m, with a total fall clearance of 6.75m.
  • Shock absorber length can extend up to 1.75m, with a minimum clearance of 1.0m.
Critical Information
  • All lanyards and karabiners withstand a maximum arrest force of less than 6kN.
  • Materials include water-repellent polyester and high-strength UHMWPE for lanyards, steel or aluminium for karabiners.
Karabiners and Hooks
  • RGK15: Steel karabiner with triple action closure, 45kN MBS, EN 362:2004 accredited.
  • RGK88: Aluminium scaffold hook with double action closure, 23kN MBS, EN 362:2004 accredited.
Ropes and Rope Grabs
  • RGA14: Kernmantle rope grab for vertical fall protection, EN 353-2:2002 accredited.
Fall Arrest Blocks
  • RGA3: 15m wire fall arrest block, <6kN max load, EN 360:1992 accredited.
Anchorage
  • RGK26: Polyester anchorage sling, 70kN strength, EN795: 1996 accredited.
Rescue Equipment
  • RGR1: Aluminium rescue tripod, 200kg load, EN795: 1996 accredited.
Contact Information
RidgeGear Limited, Nelson Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6BB. Telephone: 01538 384 108, Email: [email protected], Website: ridgegear.com
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Pioneers in Height Safety Product Brochure

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Product Brochure-2

Pioneers in Height Safety DESIGNED FOR A DECADE OUR 10 YEAR WEBBING LIFESPAN RidgeGear was founded in 1998. Since that time, fowe have established ourselves as a leading innovator in the height safety manufacturing industry. All of the advanced products are developed and produced at our factory in Leek, Staffordshire where they are extensively Following extensive testing of our webbing and manufacturing processes, the recommended 10-year lifespan is effective on all textile based products manufactured on or after January 2010 across the entire RidgeGear harness and lanyard range. • Testing samples...

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INSPECTION GUIDE Product Selectors At RidgeGear we are able to manufacture a complete range of working at height equipment. You can use the tables below to differentiate between our harnesses, lanyards and karabiners. Inspecting Safety harnesses and Lanyards HARNESSES It is recommended that the user inspects their harness or lanyard in a safe place before every use. Users must ensure that the harness is the correct size, has sufficient adjustment and acceptable comfort. Lanyards should be the correct type and length, and have suitable connectors. Remember that harnesses and lanyards must be periodically...

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SAFETY HARNESSES Safety Harnesses fully adjustable Adjustable buckles to the shoulders and legs are made from high tensile steel alloy. Safety Harnesses are the foundation of all fall protection systems, and it's because of this that RidgeGear, in conjunction with its sister companies, have developed a dynamic and functional range of safety harnesses which allow unparalleled performance and comfort. RidgeGear offers its range of harnesses with water repellant webbing. This also helps the webbing resist staining and contamination from oil and grease. NEW STITCH PATTERN A neater, more refined contrast...

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SAFETY HARNESSES RGH2 Glow HIGH-VISIBILITY FRONT AND REAR D HARNESS The innovative RGH2 Glow provides the user with unprecedented levels of visibility in low light areas, helping to create a safer working environment. High visibility webbing with reflective yarn Both front and rear attachment points Lightweight Proposed industry use: Rail industry Accredited to: EN 361: 2002 Web material: High visibility 45mm polyester with reflective yarn Weight: 1.15kg Sizes*: Small, Standard, Large and X-Large RGH2 Big Guy FRONT AND REAR D HARNESS FOR USERS UP TO 150KG The RGH2 BigGuy has been specifically...

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Safety Harnesses safety harness ACCESORIES How to fit a Safety Harness Our step-by-step guide to the correct procedure. A safety harness must be worn correctly to ensure that, in the event of a fall, it works to its design potential and does not cause additional injury. Trauma Suspension Straps Our leg pads have been designed to provide the user with extra comfort whilst wearing a harness, as they mould to the user’s shape. In the event of a fall they can also relieve the effects of a suspension scenario. The comfort back and shoulder pad makes the harness more comfortable and has the added advantage...

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Safety Kits ALL KITS INCLUDE Our range of height safety kits are designed for multiple applications. Each kit contains an RGH2 harness, shock absorbing or restraint lanyard, and all the connectors you need to ensure safe working conditions at all times. As an optional extra, we also provide various storage options for your equipment, including a specially designed kit bag (RGS1). For more information please turn to page 32. RGH2 FRONT AND REAR D HARNESS This versatile, lightweight harness is fitted with rear and chest mounted attachment points that extend its working capability. The RGH2 can...

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SAFETY LANYARDS WORK POSITIONING Our range of work positioning equipment is designed to make working at height and difficult circumstances as safe and easy as possible. We have various work belts and pole straps to choose from. Please don't hesistate to get in touch if you need any advice. SHOCK ABSORBER Safety Lanyards RGB2 TWIN D RESTRAINT BELT RGBE SINGLE D RESTRAINT BELT Connecting your harness to the anchor point is a crucial link that should never be compromised. RGL1 SINGLE LEG WEBBING LANYARD & SHOCK ABSORBER SINGLE LEG WEBBING LANYARD & SHOCK ABSORBER The RGB2 work positioning / restraint...

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Safety LANYARDS A guide to safe fall clearances for RidgeGear Shock Absorber Safety Lanyards RGL6 Single Leg Elasticated Webbing Lanyard & Shock Absorber Twin Leg Elasticated Webbing Lanyard & Shock Absorber Fitted with a shock absorber pack, the RGL6 features expanded elastic in the lanyard that reduces trip hazards and entanglement. It can be used when the operative is working from a static position and is connected to a fixed anchor point. If movement between anchorages is required, a twin leg lanyard should be used. Fitted with a shock absorber pack, the RGL9 features expanded elastic in...

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SAFETY LANYARDS WORK RESTRAINT Safety Lanyards We offer a range of lanyards to suit your needs; shock absorbing and work restraint, webbing and rope, single and twin. If you have a specific lanyard usage you can use the lanyard selector on page 1. RGL5 SINGLE LEG WEBBING RESTRAINT LANYARD RGL14 TWIN LEG WEBBING RESTRAINT LANYARD RGL19 TWIN LEG ADJUSTABLE WEBBING RESTRAINT LANYARD RGL24 SINGLE LEG ADjUSTABLE WEBBING RESTRAINT CHOKE LANYARD The RGL4 is used as an extension strop fitted to the rear D ring of a full body harness. It features a sewn eye on the free end and allows the operative to...

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Karabiners Our range of karabiners are the most comprehensive available. All of our devices are of the highest quality and offer every user the complete safety solution. These simple devices are often overlooked and are depended upon countless times during a normal working day. Choosing the right one for the task is important. Please read below the specifications for each of our karabiners. The RGK1 is our most popular karabiner. The screwgate closure on this device has to be locked manually. Accredited to: EN 362:2004 Material: Steel Plating: Zinc Gate opening: 17mm External length: 107mm Closure...

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All RidgeGear Ltd catalogs and technical brochures

  1. RGHL1

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  2. RGBT1

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  3. RGA2

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  4. RGP1

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  5. RGH2 BigGuy

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  6. RGBE

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  7. RGA1

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  8. RGK26

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  9. RGH1

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  10. RGB2

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  11. RGH5 Glow

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  12. RGA12R

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