Fall Arrest Block

A fall arrest block is a retractable fall-protection device, often called an inertia reel of self-retracting lifeline (SRL), that pays out and retracts a cable as you move and locks instantly to arrest a fall. GAP Hire Solutions' fall arrest block hire range is built around a self-retractable cable, an integrated locking mechanism and an energy-dissipation element that reduces the shock load on the body when a fall is stopped. Every block automatically activates its brake the moment a fall is detected, and the range meets recognised standards, including EN 360, so you can rely on it for genuine working-at-height protection rather than a token safety measure. Fall arrest blocks are used on roofs, MEWPs, scaffolds and towers, and during confined-space entry, wherever a worker needs a secure, self-adjusting connection to an anchor point above them. Roofers, steel erectors, and access and maintenance trades hire a retractable fall arrest block because it keeps the lanyard tensioned and out of the way as they move, unlike a fixed-length lanyard. GAP Hire Solutions has fall arrest block hire available nationwide with fast depot delivery.