Davit arm systems offer an advantage over anchor points, for example, as they can provide up to 2000mm outreach, minimising the need for ropes trailing over parapet capping’s or balustrades. If you need to complete regular maintenance checks or cleaning duties around the façade of a building then they can provide paramount access. 

Aluminum davits are also commonly used in rescue situations due to their fail safe natures. Davit arms comply fully to fall arrest and restraint requirements and can be fitted with various rescue systems, such as a ‘man-riding’ winch plus a separate recovery system. 

As a façade access system, davit arms are not only ideal for lowering a worker over the side of a building to negate the need for them to touch the side, they are also a great option for lowering a worker in a narrow space, where manual abseil would constrict the space further.

Davit arm systems are typically installed at 2-3 metre intervals and can even be used to raise and lower materials under LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations). Davit arms can allow you to lift equipment, not just workers, should this be a necessity to you, providing you have the required certification and training.  Most davit arm systems are compatible with various rescue aids to ensure full compliance. 

The davit system are LOLER compliant and must be inspected before and after every use by a trained user. They must be inspected and tested by a suitable working at height Specialist Company a minimum of every 6 months and/or after every fall.

Davit arm systems can provide elevated anchorage allowing for abseil, rescue/evacuation and material handling. These systems have the ability to swing over the edge of the building to allow users to descend / ascend while never coming in contact with the building.

Davit arm systems are particularly useful on buildings with isolated strips such as stairwells or for roof-mounted applications where it is not possible to provide parapet protection.

Davit systems comply with the following standards:

BS EN 795:2012 Personal fall Protection Equipment – Anchor Devices BS 8610:2017 Personal Fall Protection Equipment – Anchor Systems

Testing/Inspection standards and frequency:LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) 1998 – minimum of every 12 months and/or after every fall by a working at height specialist company. These systems must be inspected before and after every use by a trained user.

Davit arm systems are available in a range of materials and finishes, Please see below:

Materials

Aluminium

Galvanised Steel

Stainless Steel

Finishes

Powder Coated to any RAL colour

Davit arm systems can be fixed be structurally secured on any good quality structure which is capable of withstanding the additional loading exerted by the system. 

Davit systems are also known as:

davit arms, rope access davits, abseil davits

These systems are commonly installed in the following sectors:

Residential
Industrial
Offices
Retail
Hotels / Leisure
Education
Healthcare
Utilities