Abstract: A safety apparatus (11) comprising a first housing (25) supporting a first spool (17) and a second spool (21) coaxially mounted and independently rotatable. The safety apparatus (11) also comprises a support line (29) extending from the first spool (17) to the second spool (21) via a second support assembly (27). The safety apparatus (11) also comprises a locking device (35) operably movable between a locked condition wherein the first spool (17) and second spool (21) are locked relative to each other and a released condition wherein the first spool (17) and second spool (21) may rotate independently. The locking device (11) is maintained in a locked condition, locking the first spool (17) relative to the second spool (21), when a load of predetermined value, such as the weight of a fallen operator, is exerted upon the support line (29).

Abstract: A fall arrest assembly (51) for arresting the fall of an operator (23) working at an elevated height, the assembly (51) comprises a frame (3) which is adapted to be secured to a structure, such as a trailer (2), and is moveable between a collapsed condition and an operating condition. The assembly (51) also incorporates a control means (18) to move the frame between the two conditions and a fall arrest device (53). The fall arrest device (53) is adapted to cooperate with the frame (3) when in the operating condition, whereby the fall arrest device (53) locks when the operator (23) falls from the elevated height to prevent the operator falling further. Should the operator (23) experience a fall the frame (3) supports the operator until the operator can be released.

Abstract: A safety apparatus (11) comprising a first housing (25) supporting a first spool (17) and a second spool (21) coaxially mounted and independently rotatable. The safety apparatus (11) also comprises a support line (29) extending from the first spool (17) to the second spool (21) via a second support assembly (27). The safety apparatus (11) also comprises a locking device (35) operably movable between a locked condition wherein the first spool (17) and second spool (21) are locked relative to each other and a released condition wherein the first spool (17) and second spool (21) may rotate independently. The locking device (11) is maintained in a locked condition, locking the first spool (17) relative to the second spool (21), when a load of predetermined value, such as the weight of a fallen operator, is exerted upon the support line (29).