Tripod Access System

A Tripod Access System is used to help lower and retrieve people or materials when working in confined spaces such as manholes, shafts and similar access points.

A Tripod Access System is typically used for confined-space entry, maintenance, inspection, drainage and utility work where controlled lowering and retrieval are required.

Yes, a Tripod Access System is well suited to manhole access where a worker needs to be lowered into or retrieved from a confined space.

Yes, a Tripod Access System can be used for suitable shaft access where controlled vertical entry and retrieval are needed.

Yes, a Tripod Access System can be used to help lower suitable tools, equipment and materials into confined areas as well as support personnel access.

A Tripod Access System is positioned over the access point and used with a winch and retrieval block to provide controlled lowering and retrieval into confined areas.

Tripod Access Systems are commonly used for drainage work, utility maintenance, inspections, confined-space cleaning and other tasks involving restricted vertical access.

Yes, a Tripod Access System can be useful for drainage and sewer work where access is through a manhole or other confined entry point.

Yes, Tripod Access Systems are designed to be portable, making them suitable for temporary work at different confined-space access points.

Tripod Access Systems are commonly used by drainage contractors, maintenance teams, utilities, construction workers and other trained personnel carrying out confined-space work.

A Tripod Access System should be positioned securely over the access opening so the winch and retrieval equipment can operate vertically and without obstruction.

Before using a Tripod Access System, check the access area, confirm the equipment is correctly assembled and make sure the planned work is suitable for the system.

Yes, the retrieval equipment supplied with a Tripod Access System can form part of a planned confined-space rescue and retrieval setup.

Tripod Access Systems are generally intended for trained users carrying out specialist confined-space work rather than routine DIY tasks.

Hiring a Tripod Access System gives you access to specialist equipment for temporary confined-space entry and retrieval work without purchasing equipment that may only be needed occasionally.