Gotcha2 is an ultra-lightweight update of the original Gotcha, used for remote rescue of casualties suspended from fall arrest equipment. Enhanced pulley system for more efficient lifting and greater control when lowering. 30% lighter and 30% smaller than the Gotcha1 Kit. This Industry Standard Remote Attachment Rescue Kit is designed for tradesmen who work at height. Safeguarding scaffolders and the trades working in the Construction, Energy and Facilities Maintenance Industries. The Gotcha2 Kit is a pre-assembled remote rescue system in compliance with EN1496 with individually CE Marked components. The pulley system provides a 3:1 or 4:1 mechanical advantage for lifting and includes a belay device to allow the user to control the rate of lowering safely. A telescopic pole enables the rescuer to attach the pulley system to the casualty remotely. The Gotcha kit has been designed for either remote lifting, or lowering of a casualty for rescue. The system can be used for recovery of a casualty suspended on his fall arrest equipment without the need to cut him free, or put the rescuer at risk.
- Single person use - Gotcha2 is for raising or lowering a single casualty by a single rescuer
- Pre-assembled kit - No assembly required by rescuer, essential in what can be a stressful situation
- Not possible to drop the casualty - Gotcha2 is a no cut kit. The casualty is raised to release their original attachment, so there is no risk of accidental release
- Rescue in either direction - Raise or lower the casualty to safety with the Gotcha2. Up to 50m lowering height, depending on kit selection
- Remote attachment pole - Allows the rescuer to reach the length of a fully deployed fall arrest lanyard from a point of safety
- Gotcha2 is colour coded for simplicity and the anchor sling is normally secured to the casualty’s own anchor point
Specifications:
- Maximum User Weight: 140 kg
- Available Lengths: 50m, 100m, 150m
- Standards: EN 1496:2017