HEK® Hole Extraction Kit
The Tech Safety Lines HEK® Hole Extraction Kit is a configurable assisted-rescue system designed to lift a casualty from a hole, opening, or below-grade work area. Using a 3:1 mechanical-advantage haul system with captured progress, the HEK® helps trained rescuers raise and recover an incapacitated worker while adapting to the specific requirements of the work environment.
Why It's Used
A worker who falls or becomes incapacitated below the working surface can present a difficult rescue challenge, particularly when access is limited and the casualty must be raised vertically to safety.
The HEK® provides mechanical advantage to help rescuers lift the casualty while captured progress helps maintain the load gained during hauling. Because access points, anchorage, rescue distances, and work environments vary, the HEK® can be configured around the requirements of the organization's rescue plan and worksite.
Key Features
- Designed for casualty extraction from holes and below-grade work areas
- 3:1 mechanical-advantage haul system
- Captured progress during lifting
- Helps trained rescuers raise an incapacitated worker to a safe location
- Rope and hardware-based rescue configuration
- Tailored to the customer's work environment
- Configurable around site-specific rescue requirements
- Designed for industrial assisted-rescue applications
- Supports rescue planning for difficult-access and vertical extraction scenarios
Compatibility
The HEK® is a configurable rescue system rather than a single fixed equipment package.
Rope length, anchoring requirements, connective hardware, hauling components, casualty attachment equipment, and other rescue components should be selected according to the specific work environment and rescue plan.
Contact Tech Safety Lines to configure the HEK® for the intended application and operating environment.
Ideal For
- Construction and excavation environments
- Utilities and infrastructure
- Telecommunications
- Oil and gas operations
- Industrial facilities
- Manufacturing and maintenance operations
- Confined and difficult-access work areas
- Below-grade work locations
- Pits and vertical openings
- Worksites requiring vertical casualty extraction
- Industrial emergency-response teams
- Technical rescue operations
Training
Proper training is strongly recommended prior to use. TSL offers hands-on Confined Space Rescue Training Program to help teams build the skills and confidence to use this equipment safely.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Brand: Tech Safety Lines
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Product: HEK® Hole Extraction Kit
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Product Type: Configurable assisted-rescue / casualty extraction system
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Mechanical Advantage: 3:1
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Progress Capture: Yes
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System Components: Rope and rescue hardware
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Configuration: Customized to work environment and rescue requirements
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Primary Application: Vertical casualty lifting and extraction
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Rope Length: Configuration dependent
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Anchorage Requirements: Site and configuration dependent
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Connective Hardware: Configuration dependent
STANDARDS
- Meets or exceeds applicable OSHA and ANSI requirements
TSL verification recommended: Add exact OSHA/ANSI standard designations applicable to the final HEK® configuration once confirmed.
