Davit, Secant System

From The ESS Team

Why Consider Davit-Secant Systems for Confined Space Entry?

• Enhanced Worker Safety: Davit-secant systems utilize secant piles, steel or concrete posts driven deep into the ground, to create a stable and secure foundation. This allows for the installation of davits, which are retractable arms that can be positioned for optimal worker access and fall protection during confined space entry.

• Adaptability for Various Confined Spaces: Unlike traditional scaffolding or fixed-point systems, davit-secant systems offer greater flexibility. The adjustable davit arms can be positioned over a wider range of confined space openings, accommodating different layouts and access points.

• Improved Efficiency: The modular nature of davit-secant systems allows for faster setup and dismantling compared to traditional scaffolding. This minimizes downtime and streamlines the confined space entry process, saving valuable time and resources.

• Increased Cost-Effectiveness: While the initial investment for a davit-secant system might be higher compared to basic scaffolding, the long-term benefits outweigh the cost. The system's reusability, ease of setup, and reduced labor requirements contribute to significant cost savings over time.

Applications for Davit-Secant Systems in Confined Space Entry:

• Construction: Trench work, tank entries, silo access, and other confined space operations on construction sites.

• Industrial Facilities: Shipyard confined space access, boiler inspections, and maintenance work in confined spaces within refineries and manufacturing plants.

• Municipal Infrastructure: Entry into underground utility vaults, sewer systems, and other confined spaces for maintenance and repairs.