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Maintenance lift for power and overhead line masts
FALL PROTECTION ELECTRICAL POLES
HighStep Systems offers modular fall protection solutions for the safe maintenance of overhead power lines and power pylons. Our ergonomic climbing systems enable technicians to access the system safely and minimize the risk of falls. The easy installation and adaptability guarantee efficient inspections and maintenance, which increases work safety and ensures that the power supply remains reliable.
The HighStep system was specially developed for the maintenance and servicing of power lines and overhead transmission towers.
- Preventing human tragedies
- Ensures healthy employees and promotes motivation
- Fewer operational disruptions
- Protection against vandalism
Costs of lost employees
With our climbing system, your employees work safely and cost-efficiently at heights.
Average cost of a lost day
Indirect costs
- Loss of time
- damage
- personal injury
- Disturbance of the environment
- Appointment delays
- Loss of orders
- Image damage
- Doctor, emergency procedures
- Replacement employee
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See what our customers have to say about the safety and effectiveness of our fall arrest systems - success stories that are redefining the standards!
SUCCESS STORIES
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The probability of an accident should be very, very low and the system itself should be an economical solution. Based on all of these points, we selected the HighStep system as our new security system. We have implemented the system on 300 existing high-voltage pylons. The system is very good and very easy to use. Anyone can climb with the system. The components are really light. The assembly is very, very easy.
Ulrich Striehl, team leader Powerline Building
Efficient installation of earthing rods with HighStep Lift
Challenges in the maintenance of electricity pylons
The HighStep lift offers comprehensive safety thanks to an integrated fall protection system that ensures the protection of technicians when working at great heights. Its robustness guarantees reliable function and safety even in extreme working conditions.
- Extreme heights: Maintenance work on power poles at high altitudes increases the risk of falls and accidents.
- Weather conditions: Work on power poles is often exposed to extreme weather conditions such as rain, snow, ice and strong winds.
- Ergonomic challenges: Working in unergonomic positions leads to musculoskeletal disorders.
- Heavy equipment: Technicians often carry heavy tools and spare parts.
- Complex access systems: Time-consuming access to work areas on power poles.
- Lengthy security precautions: Cumbersome security systems require additional time.
- Various mast types: Different mast types and structures require specialised techniques and equipment
The HighStep rail
The HighStep Lift
Reduces physical strain, increases workplace safety and speeds up service and maintenance operations.
Automatic entry and exit
Independent fall protection runner
Battery charging at departure
Remote Control
Two-hand dead man's switch
Manual emergency lowering
The HighStep Easy & Protector
The basic model for climbing is the HighStep Easy, consisting of two independent pedals. To climb, the pedals are hooked into the rail, while the user's foot is secured to the pedal by a binding.
The firm connection between foot and rail created by the pedal reliably prevents any falls, as both missing the pedal and accidental slipping are impossible.
The user maintains a completely upright posture at all times and can freely choose their stride height; the movement is similar to climbing stairs. The pedals can also be used as resting and working platforms.
Climbing on the rail always takes place in conjunction with the independent fall protection device, the HighStep Protector. This serves as a rotating safety element and third safety point on the rail.
In the event of a sudden downward movement, the protector blocks in the rail and a fall is not possible. The combination of HighStep Easy and protector results in a minimal fall distance and the integrated fall protection absorber ensures maximum safety.
Multiple sliding rollers on all sides and optimal coordination with the rail make the protector particularly easy to move. The smart design prevents accidental hooking and enables extremely comfortable and safe ascent and descent.
The Protector is the only fall arrester of its kind that can be fixed with one hand as a fixed anchor point in the event of a rescue. It is approved for two people according to EN 795 B.
Comparison of climbing bolts, climbing ladder and Highstep Systems for maintenance of electricity pylons
When looking at climbing bolts, fixed ladders and the HighStep system in relation to various parameters, clear differences emerge. Climbing bolts and climbing ladders require annual maintenance and do not provide consistent protection against misuse.
In contrast, the HighStep system impresses with its ergonomic ascent, waives annual maintenance costs for the fall protection rail, ensures continuous protection against misuse and enables versatile applications.
Projects
Revolutionary projects: Find out more about the groundbreaking applications and impressive projects in which our fall arrest systems brand plays a central role.
Peak performance for the Zurich "electricity highway" (Swissgrid)
50Hertz extends partnership with HighStep Systems
Access solution for working at heights in Antwerp
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We want you to have complete confidence in our products, which is why we offer you the opportunity to download our certificates. This way you can personally convince yourself of the quality and safety of our fall protection solutions.
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