Anyone who has ever flown on holiday knows the situation. Starting with arrivals and departures, check-in, in the security area, at the gates and on the apron and runways, there is a hustle and bustle. Millions of passengers want to get from A to B on time. Perfectly coordinated logistics and perfectly organised processes are necessary to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Cancellations or delays should be avoided wherever possible. And airlines only earn money when the aircraft is in the air. For this reason, aircraft ground time should be kept as short as possible. Despite the supposed hectic pace, passenger safety must not suffer under any circumstances. Be it in the airport buildings or on board the aircraft. Different terminals for different aircraft sizes have to handle arriving and departing aircraft. The tower is responsible for coordinating the aircraft on the ground. After landing, the aircraft are assigned to the respective taxiways and gates, and on departure the taxiway from the gate to the respective runway. To control traffic, the taxiways and runways are equipped with coloured markings and lights, known as beacons. These are used to guide and navigate departing and arriving aircraft, especially at night. Their smooth functioning is essential for safety on the ground.
Airports have access shafts along the runways and taxiways to reach the electrical lighting system. To access these shafts, a ladder is led into the shaft and secured against slipping on a permanently installed suspension device. These suspension devices should be checked annually. Due to the large number of shafts and the fact that the inspection can only take place at night between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. due to air traffic, it takes a correspondingly long time to carry out such an inspection. This can also take several years. To avoid this, a mobile suspension device was developed for Berlin-Brandenburg Airport that can be used independently of air traffic. Every service technician at the airport who is responsible for the maintenance and inspection of the lighting can easily transport this device in a vehicle. The solution can be used wherever it is necessary to access shafts on the airport premises. The shaft only needs to be large enough to allow a ladder to be used at the prescribed angle and not too deep, which is limited by the length of the ladder. The great advantage of this solution is that no fixed installations in/on the shafts are necessary and therefore no on-site inspection is required. However, even with this solution, DGUV regulation 103-003 must be observed when accessing manholes.
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The mobile ladder suspension device is designed for minimum shaft widths of 680 mm and maximum shaft widths of 750 mm. However, other shaft widths are also possible on request.
What material is the mobile ladder suspension device made of?The mobile ladder suspension device is made of weather-resistant aluminium and can therefore be easily transported by one person in a vehicle. The device is also foldable so that it takes up little space.
Do I need additional personal protective equipment when accessing manholes?Yes, it is advisable to wear a hard hat and possibly a headlamp when entering shafts. It may be necessary to clear the shaft before entering. The person entering the shaft should wear a safety and rescue harness so that they can be rescued in the event of an accident.
