AERIAL LIFT EVACUATION
BUILDING ACCESS & FALL PROTECTION
RESORT SOLUTIONS
LIFT TOWER ACCESS & FALL PROTECTION
ADVENTURE PARK OPERATIONS
Petzl offers a broad range of safety equipment and practical solutions for resort professionals. Whether you’re evacuating guests from an aerial lift or clearing snow off building rooftops, our gear is ready to take on any situation. From concept to production, Petzl equipment is designed to be versatile, durable, and easy to use.
For additional information on pricing and how to obtain Petzl equipment & training, please contact the Technical Sales Representative in your region or contact us directly at: professionalsales@petzl.com
Petzl Headquarters in Crolles, France
Distribution Center, Petzl America
Petzl Technical Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah
Petzl America Headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah
AERIAL LIFT EVACUATION
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A fast and efficient evacuation and rescue that reduces risks to operators is paramount to a successful first responder.
Technical Tips
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Aerial Lift Evacuation from Cableway
Technical Terrain Team Rescue
Aerial Lift Evacuation from Cableway
Techniques for evacuation from aerial lifts differ significantly from one situation to another. Many factors play into the decision: the slope of the lift cable, the clearance above the chair, gondola or tram, the distances between towers, the number of passengers to evacuate, the recovery zone, among others. To be completed safely and in a timely manner, this operation requires regular training.
Left: Rescuer accessing the chair - Back-up belay may be done from the pylon. This allows for a mutual verification of the system before the rescuer moves onto the cable. The rescuer is under tension on the ROLLCAB, and the GRILLON is slightly slack to allow descent along the cable.
Right: Evacuating the passenger - The rescuer descends on the GRILLON to the chair, installs the PITAGOR harness on victim, then evacuates the victim with the I’D descender.
AVAO BOD FAST
Comfortable harness for fall arrest, work positioning, and suspension
THALES
Safety chest collar and comfortable evacuation triangle with shoulder straps
ABSORBICA-Y MGO
Double lanyard with integrated energy absorber for fall protection with MGO connectors
I’D S
Self-braking descender with anti-panic function
SWIVEL OPEN
Gated swivel with sealed ball bearings
CONNEXION VARIO
Adjustable anchor strap with two forged steel attachment points
AM’D TL
Lightweight asymmetrical carabiner
STRATO
Lightweight work-at-height helmet
ROLLCAB
Carrier for movement along a cable
GRILLON MGO
Adjustable work positioning lanyard with MGO connector
Open Brake for I’D
Auxiliary open brake to increase friction of I’D descender
PAW S
Forged aluminum rigging plate
ANNEAU
Open loop sling for setting up anchors
AXIS
11 mm low stretch kernmantel rope with good handling
Technical Terrain Team Rescue
Ski Patrollers and First Responders may be required to respond to emergencies in technical terrain. These situations require difficult access and/or significant resources and training to accomplish in a timely and effective fashion. For greater safety, all maneuvers must be done on two independent rope systems. The rope rescue systems can be rigged in parallel (twin-tensioned systems) or separately (single-tensioned systems with main & belay line).
Top: Hauling with work rope and belay rope - All hauling and positioning forces are concentrated on the work rope. The belay rope is set up and kept taut enough to hold the load in the event of anchor or work rope failure.
Bottom: Hauling with twin tensioned lines - The two ropes have the same function and work in parallel: each rope supports half the load. A JAG SYSTEM can be used as an alternative method for hauling.
MAESTRO
Descender with integrated progress capture pulley for efficient hauling and lowering
S 10.5 11.5 mm L 12.5 13 mm
ROLLCLIP A
Carabiner with integrated highefficiency pulley
I’D
Self-braking descender with anti-panic function
S 10 11.5 mm L 12.5 13 mm
ASAP’SORBER AXESS
Energy absorber for two person rescue situations
AXIS
11 mm low stretch kernmantel rope with good handling
RESCUCENDER
Openable cam-loaded rope clamp
SPIN L2
High efficiency double pulley with swivel and openable side plates
ASAP LOCK
Mobile fall arrester with locking function for backup belay
JAG SYSTEM
Compact 4:1 haul system with tangle-free cover
VECTOR
12.5 mm low stretch kernmantel, high-strength rope with excellent handling
LIFT TOWER ACCESS & FALL PROTECTION
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Petzl manufactures an entire line of personal protective equipment for lift maintenance technicians. Protect the workers who keep your resort’s lifts turning through both summer and winter operations.
Technical Tips
First Climb Method
Positioning with the GRILLON Lanyard
Partner Rescue with the JAG RESCUE KIT
Second Climb Method
First Climb Method
Ascending a tower via the ladder way normally requires a climber to progress using a cable or rail type permanent ladder fall protection system. However, many tower ladders don’t have a permanent system, thus a climber must protect themselves with a double-leg energy absorbing Y-lanyard or temporarily installed vertical lifeline.
AVAO BOD FAST
Comfortable harness for fall arrest, work positioning, and suspension
VERTEX
Comfortable work-at-height helmet with 6-point webbing suspension
GRILLON
Adjustable lanyard for work positioning
ABSORBICA-Y
Double lanyard with integrated energy absorber, TIE-BACK version also available
Designed for use with two arms, the ABSORBICA-Y allows for continuous protection by detaching and re-attaching one arm at a time.
Second Climb Method
Using a vertical lifeline is a preferred method when climbing and descending structures because the fall protection solution doesn’t require any manual manipulation. The temporary lifeline system is trailed and installed by the first climber who ascends the structure using a double-leg Y-lanyard. Additional workers can now ascend/descend the structure using hands-free mobile fall arresters.
AVAO BOD FAST
Comfortable harness for fall arrest, work positioning, and suspension
VERTEX
Comfortable work-at-height helmet with 6-point webbing suspension
ASAP
Mobile fall arrester
ASAP’SORBER
Energy absorber for ASAP or ASAP LOCK, 20 cm and 40 cm versions available
RAY 11 MM
Static rope with sewn termination
In case of a slip or fall, the ASAP mobile fall arrester locks onto the RAY rope arresting the user and stopping the fall. The ASAP’SORBER provides energy absorption, and limits impact forces accordingly to the user’s weight and fall distance.
CONNEXION VARIO
Adjustable anchor strap with two forged steel attachment points
Positioning with the GRILLON Lanyard
Aerial lift tower work requires technicians to utilize different fall protection methods to ensure they are protected at all times. When accessing the cableway sheave train, a properly installed positioning lanyard along with a fall arrest lanyard will allow a technician to precisely & safely position themselves and be able to work with both hands free.
By pressing on the GRILLON’s pivoting cam, the length can be precisely adjusted for comfortable positioning when performing work on, or accessing, the lift tower. The ABSORBICA-Y serves as the user’s fall arrest system.
AVAO BOD FAST
Comfortable harness for fall arrest, work positioning, and suspension
GRILLON
Adjustable lanyard for work positioning
WIRE STROP
Galvanized steel anchor strap with two terminations of different sizes
VERTEX
Comfortable work-at-height helmet with 6-point webbing suspension
ABSORBICA-Y
Double lanyard with integrated intermediate tie-back rings and energy absorber
CONNEXION VARIO
Adjustable anchor strap with two forged steel attachment points
Partner Rescue with the JAG RESCUE KIT
If a fall occurs and the worker is left hanging in their harness and not able to self-rescue, the on-site work team has to respond immediately to access and move the casualty to safety. The rescue method should be as rapid as possible in order to reduce the risk of suspension trauma, especially if the casualty is unconscious.
Always ready to use for quick intervention, the JAG RESCUE KIT is designed to easily pick off and lower a victim. Its 4:1 mechanical advantage and excellent pulley efficiency allow the user’s effort to be multiplied by 4 when raising a victim.
JAG RESCUE KIT
Ready-to-use rescue kit
designed to easily pick off and lower a victim
AVAO BOD FAST
Comfortable harness for fall arrest, work positioning, and suspension
VERTEX
Comfortable work-at-height helmet with 6-point webbing suspension
ABSORBICA-I
Single lanyard with integrated energy absorber
BUILDING ACCESS & FALL PROTECTION
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Petzl’s access & fall protection solutions are designed to protect workers during any work at height operations. From snow removal on sloped rooftops to building weatherproofing, maintenance, and construction, Petzl’s personal protective equipment is lightweight, comfortable, and compliant with North American regulatory requirements.
Technical Tips
ASAP Use on a Sloped Surface
Fall Protection & Self-Evacuation from MEWP
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ASAP Use on a Sloped Surface
When technicians are working on a sloped surface, the risk of slipping or falling is increased. A safety device must be installed to guard against this hazard. The vertical lifeline system is connected to the harness’s dorsal D ring, but when a possible free fall is less than two feet, the system can be connected to the harness’s sternal D ring.
When working on a sloped surface, the ASAP offers the advantage of freely following the user, in both directions of movement.
NEWTON FAST
Quick-donning, comfortable fall-arrest harness
VERTEX
Comfortable work-at-height helmet with 6-point webbing suspension
ASAP’SORBER
Energy absorber for ASAP or ASAP LOCK, 20 cm and 40 cm versions available
A GRILLON can be used as an independent positioning system in conjunction with the ASAP to protect a worker on steeper surfaces.
AVAO BOD FAST
Comfortable harness for fall arrest, work positioning, and suspension with waist attachment points
ASAP
Mobile fall arrester
GRILLON
Adjustable lanyard for work positioning
Dorsal Attachment
Fall Protection & Self-Evacuation from MEWP
Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) are used extensively for resort operations; everything from electrical line clearing to building painting & maintenance. Because workers can be ejected from platforms when operating such equipment, it is critical they use a fall protection system, including an energy absorbing lanyard connected to an approved anchor point on the MEWP. If the MEWP becomes inoperable, workers can self-evacuate using the EXO AP personal escape system.
NEWTON FAST
Quick-donning, comfortable fall-arrest harness
HI-VIZ vest for NEWTON
High visibility vest for NEWTON harness
VERTEX
Comfortable work-at-height helmet with 6-point webbing suspension
ABSORBICA-I VARIO
Adjustable single lanyard with integrated energy absorber
EXO AP
Personal evacuation system with self-braking system and antipanic function
The ABSORBICA-I Vario is an energy absorbing fall arrest lanyard that can be easily adjusted from 110 cm to 200 cm in length.
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Petzl’s gear for adventure parks is designed to enable you to provide your customers with the best possible experience. Our gear is robust and practical to make the daily workload at an adventure park much easier. For users, the comfortable ergonomic design is essential. Our products are made specifically to address all of these needs.
Participant
SWAN EASYFIT
Durable, easy-to-use full-body harness with color-coded straps
PANGA
Easy-to-use and durable helmet
Staff
VERTEX VENT
Comfortable work-at-height helmet with 6-point webbing suspension and sliding vents
TOP
Chest harness for FALCON
Rescue & Evacuation
JAG RESCUE KIT
Ready-to-use rescue kit designed to easily pick off and lower a victim
SWAN FREEFALL
Durable, easy-to-use full-body harness with dorsal attachment point and color-coded straps
TRAC
Trolley with optimal durability for easy maintenance
FALCON
Lightweight seat harness with a metal ventral attachment point
CORDEX
Lightweight, durable gloves
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