Confined Space
Product Guide

Many workplaces contain areas that are considered "confined spaces" because while they are not necessarily designed for people, they are large enough for workers to enter and perform certain jobs.

A confined space also has limited or restricted means for entry or exit and is not designed for continuous occupancy.

Confined spaces include, but are not limited to:

  • Manholes
  • Tanks,
  • Vessels,
  • Silos
  • Storage bins
  • Vaults, pits, tunnels, equipment housings, ductwork, pipelines, etc.

Types of equipment for confined spaces

Choose the most suitable option for your particular case

Portable Davit Arm

Temporary works, multi-location, or emergency response scenarios

  • Municipal utility workers accessing different manholes across a city.
  • Tank Inspection crews moving between multiple tanks.
  • Emergency Rescue teams that need flexible equipment for rapid deployment.

Portable Davit Arms Configurations

Manhole guard with integrated mast
Davit arm for regular surfaces in transit areas where access must be restricted

Fixed Davit Arm

Permanent installations with regular confined space entry

  • Wastewater treatment plants where staff frequently access specific tanks or basins.
  • Industrial processing plants where maintenance crews enter confined spaces on a scheduled basis.
  • Roof-mounted rescue systems for regular high-elevation work zones.

Fixed Davit Arm Configurations

Collar System

For rounded accesses like tanks, tankers or manholes

Side-Entry Davit System

Best for: horizontal access or offset vertical entries where top entry isn't possible

  • Accessing horizontal vessel manways in chemical or food processing tanks.
  • Dockside entry into ship compartments from piers.
  • Side wall access in silos or large mixers where top entry is unsafe or impractical.

Side-entry Systems

Side/Horizontal Entry Systems

For side accesses like tanks,