Inertia Reels & Fall Arresters

Inertia Reels & Fall Arresters

When it comes to personal fall protection, there’s no room for error, or choosing the wrong product. It’s for this reason that we offer an extensive range of fall arresters and inertia reels to suit your individual working requirements.

Trusted Inertia Reels

An inertia reel, also known as a self-retracting lifeline (SRL), is a fall arrest device that seamlessly blends unrestricted movement with automatic locking mechanism. It incorporates a fast-activating braking system to arrest and limit falls to just a few centimetres while also reducing impact forces.

Safemaster offers a complete range of inertia reels designed to deliver reliable fall protection across vertical and horizontal work applications. Each model meets Australian Standards and provides the strength, durability and responsiveness required for safe working at heights.

Type 1 Fall Arrest Devices – A Type 1 fall arrester is designed to attach to a rope, rail, or anchorage line, moving freely along the line during normal use and automatically locking to arrest a fall when loaded. Devices such as rope grabs and rope clamps are classified as Type 1 fall arrest devices.

Type 2 Fall Arrest Devices – These are referred to as self-retracting lifelines or inertial reels, which come in wire cable or webbing and available in a variety of lengths. These spring-loaded devices allow workers to move freely while the automatic locking mechanism engages in the event of a fall. Most Type 2 fall arresters are designed for vertical use only, although some models can also support horizontal operation.

Type 3 Fall Arrest Devices – These are inertial reels with a retrieval function, commonly used in confined spaces and rescue operations. The retrieval function allows safe lifting or lowering of a worker during a fall. Designed for use with tripods or as a standalone overhead fall arrest device, it provides complete fall protection and enables safe recovery in pits, tanks, and shafts.

Reliable Fall Arresters

With a wide range of fall arrester equipment to choose from, we have the product required for your project or business.

Our Fall Arrester Range Includes:

• Fall Arrest Mini Block – This variation of our fall arresters is incredibly sturdy, despite it being lightweight and compact. The fall arrest block is ideally suited for plant maintenance, order pickers and static lines, and has a maximum length of 2.4m.
• Wire Cable Inertia Reels – Equipped with both stainless and galvanised steel options, this fall arrester is available in various lengths and is suitable for both light and heavy duty works.
• Webbing Retractable Lanyard – Designed for single person use at various heights, this lightweight system makes use of a swivel function and fall indicator. It’s also equipped with a brake and energy dissipating mechanism. Additionally, with Kevlar webbing material, this retractable lanyard is incredibly lightweight which makes it easy to carry around roof areas.
• Twin Retractable Lanyard – This variation of fall arrestor is designed with twin scaffhooks for continuous attachment to ensure the worker is always attached whilst moving from anchor to anchor. The swivel head prevents the webbing from twisting while working.
• Fall Arrestor with Recovery/Rescue – Featuring rescue lifting, this type 3 fall arrestor can be used for vertical arrangements and can also be installed on tripods. It is fitted with a hand-operated winch with both lifting and lowering functionality, and an automatic brake. However, you will need to keep in mind that this system will require annual recertification.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our range of inertial reels and fall arresters, please get in touch with our team today and one of our Safemaster specialists will contact you shortly. Alternatively, you can call us on (08) 6243 3111.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions about our safety harness equipment, browse our frequently asked questions below.

What is the difference between a lanyard and an inertia reel?

A lanyard has a fixed or adjustable length and is used in work environments where free fall may occur, while an inertia reel is a retractable device that automatically adjusts its length as the user moves and locks within centimeters during a fall.

Can a lanyard or rope be connected to an inertia reel to extend its reach?

Lanyards or ropes should not be connected to inertia reels, as this can cause excessive free fall before the fall is arrested.

How often should an inertia reel be inspected?

Inertia reels should be visually inspected by the user before each use and formally checked by height safety inspector every six months. In addition, most Type 2 and Type 3 inertia reels require annual recertification by a service agent appointed by the manufacturer.