CONFINED SPACE EQUIPMENT

Confined Space Entry & Rescue Equipment

SWIN Industries manufactures confined-space entry and rescue equipment for personnel access, retrieval and emergency-rescue applications in manholes, tanks, pits, vessels, reactors and other restricted-access locations.
Our primary systems include the Confined Space Davit Arm and Confined Space Rescue Tripod.

The correct system should be selected according to the access opening, entry depth, available working space, rescue plan and applicable project or workplace safety requirements.

Confined Space Davit Arm
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Confined Space Rescue Tripod
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Confined Space Entry & Rescue Systems

Confined Space Davit Arm

A Confined Space Davit Arm provides an overhead arrangement that can support personnel entry and retrieval equipment at restricted-access locations.

A system may include:
  • Davit mast and boom
  • Compatible base or socket
  • Rescue winch mounting provision
  • Rope or lifeline routing arrangement
  • Portable or fixed-base configuration

Davit arms can be particularly suitable where the entry opening is close to a wall, railing, tank or other obstruction.

Confined Space Rescue Tripod

A Confined Space Rescue Tripod provides a portable overhead arrangement for vertical entry and retrieval where sufficient clear space is available around the opening.

Depending on the required configuration, the tripod may be combined with appropriate retrieval equipment and accessories.

Typical locations include:
Manholes
Sewage chambers
Underground pits
Tanks
Utility chambers
Process vessels
Industrial maintenance areas

Davit Arm or Rescue Tripod?

A Confined Space Davit Arm may be more appropriate where:
  • The opening is close to a structure or obstruction
  • A fixed or dedicated base location is preferred
  • Repeated access is required at the same location
  • Clear working space around the opening is important
A Confined Space Rescue Tripod may be suitable where:
  • A clear area is available around the access opening
  • Portability between locations is important
  • The access is primarily vertical
  • A temporary setup is preferred

Final equipment selection should form part of the site-specific confined-space entry and rescue planning process.

Information Required for Selection

Useful project information includes:

Entry-opening dimensions
Entry depth
Type of confined space
Available working area
Required rope or lifeline length
Portable or fixed-base requirement
Site photographs or drawings
Project specifications
Intended entry and retrieval arrangement
Safety

Confined-space entry and rescue involve site-specific hazards. Equipment should be selected, inspected and used as part of an approved confined-space entry and rescue procedure by appropriately trained and authorised personnel.



Frequently Asked Questions

A davit arm is typically suited to locations where the access opening is close to structures or where a dedicated base arrangement is desirable. A tripod is a portable option for unobstructed vertical access locations.

A suitable retrieval winch and mounting arrangement can be considered according to the selected system and project requirements.

Yes. Portable configurations can be developed for projects requiring equipment to be moved between compatible access locations.

Entry dimensions, depth, available space, site photographs, intended retrieval arrangement and project safety requirements should be reviewed before final selection.

Base arrangement, davit configuration, winch mounting and other features can be developed according to the site conditions and approved project requirements.