Ridgegear RGA4 Self Retracting Fall Arrest Retrieval Block with Rescue Winch

The RGA4 is a three-way retrieval block fitted with an up/down winch mechanism and the standard fall arrest capability. This unit can be used as a standard fall arrest block, but in the event of a fall, the operative can be winched up or down to safety almost immediately. As most rescue systems lower the casualty, the RGA4 can raise the operative to a safe area if the area below is unsuitable.

The RGA4 can also be fitted to the RGR1 rescue tripod for use in the confined access industry.

The Man-riding rescue retrieval winch function is for use only as a rescue provision & NOT for access/egress. For access or egress (raising or lowering of personnel) applications, the Ridgegear RGR7 man-riding winch should be employed, with the RGA4 being the secondary backup for fall arrest and/or rescue.

This arrangement must be backed up with an independent, separate fall arrest system and a rescue provision that is also separate from the RGA4 winch (e.g. RGR1 tripod and RGR7 winch). Where a 15m maximum length is suitable, the RGA4 / RGA4H (the RGA4H is a variant of the standard RGA4, with the addition of a steady handle, for applications where the fall arrestor is not fixed in position or solid mounted) can provide both fall arrest back-up as well as the rescue provision.

RGA4 Specifications

• Accredited to: EN 360 and EN 1496 A&B
• Cable spec: 15 x 5 galvanised steel wire rope (stainless steel cable version discontinued)
• Connector: Double action, high tensile steel alloy
• Weight: 11.35kg
• Features: Fall indicating connector, retrieval/rescue winch function
• Size mm: L 340 x W258 x D 80 mm
• Max arrest force: <6kN
• Approx arrest distance: 0.5m
• Model Number: RGA4