Proto's tethered tools system, which works with the SkyHook, is designed to help technicians and contractors working in the oil, gas, energy and construction industries comply with fall protection regulation, fulfill safety requirements and work productively while at height.
The Proto tethered tools system includes 11 types of lanyards, depending on need and use case. The system also includes eight sizes of tool collars and seven different looped heat shrinks for retrofitting existing tools. Proto's tether ready tools include 130 different sockets, 80 wrenches, 32 screwdrivers and hex keys, 22 striking and struck tools, and 27 pliers and specialty tools. All of these accessories work within the Proto SkyHook system or with traditional elastic lanyards.
"For oil and gas, and many of the industries where we work today, tool tethering will be the next wave of regulation around working at height. We see our new tethered tools system as a way users can work at height safely, productively and efficiently," said Alan English, Senior Brand Manager.
Proto's tethered tools system utilizes active attachments that are always engaged, even during transfer from hand to hand, person to person or hand to holster. The operation is essentially hands free, and only requires a short lanyard to go from a user's hand to wrist. If the tool is dropped, it only falls a short distance, decreasing hazard risk.
The system is intended to be fast to use and easy to adapt, and the docks can easily be added onto standard tool belts, tool bags or work platforms. If a tool does get entrapped in structures or machinery, it is designed to break away (with significant force) for tools up to six pounds.
For customers who would prefer to retrofit their existing tool crib to the SkyHook system, several attachment mechanisms are available depending on tool type, mobility required and weight. For rotating tools such as screwdrivers, punches and hex keys, the tool collars mount on the shaft, allowing full use of the grip end. The collars have 360° mobility, preventing tether entanglement, and fit on a wide range of tools. The flexible collars allow quick installation and include a tumbled tether loop. The eight different collars also do not require additional tools for installation.
The looped heat shrink comes in seven different sizes for variable sized tools. It is a versatile attachment for varying different tool types, and works well for large tools without a neck. The kits are weight rated for different sized tools.
For more information contact:
Proto Industrial Tools
2195 East View Parkway
Suite #103
Conyers, GA 30013
800-800-TOOL
www.protoindustrial.com