Peakworks Confined Space Kit — TR-100 Tripod, 65 ft Man-Rated Winch & Carry Bag

Peakworks Confined Space Kit overview

The Peakworks Confined Space Kit pairs the TR-100 7 ft aluminum tripod with a 65 ft man-rated winch and a carry bag — a portable, professional-grade way to lower a worker into a manhole, tank, or vault and retrieve them. The man winch is the differentiator from budget kits: it's a genuine personnel-rated hoist meeting ANSI A10.14, not an unverified material winch. If you're building a compliant program, our best fall-protection kits and best safety harness guides show where a tripod system fits.

Read this configuration correctly: it is winch-only. The 65 ft galvanized cable runs a 300 lb (135 kg) personnel-rated winch with a 4:1 mechanical advantage and a centered head pulley for balance, but it does not include a self-retracting lifeline or a harness. The winch raises and lowers — it is not a fall-arrest device — so for fall arrest during entry you add a vertical lifeline or a self-retracting lifeline, and you supply a rated harness. Peakworks lists the system as aligned with CSA Z259.15 and ANSI Z359.18. Vertical entry also demands atmospheric monitoring, so pair it with a 4-gas confined-space meter and review the 4-gas vs single-gas choice.

Where the kit fits

It's built for vertical, top-opening spaces — manholes, tanks, vaults, wells, and lift stations — and for crews that want a documented, man-rated system without the flagship price of a fully integrated SRL package. Because this configuration ships without an SRL or harness, plan to add a rated full-body harness, a lifeline for fall arrest, atmospheric monitoring from the gas-detector lineup, and a practiced rescue plan. Many teams also keep a suspension-trauma strap on the harness for post-arrest readiness. Compare the wider range in the fall-protection catalog.

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Frequently asked questions

What's included in the Peakworks confined space kit?

This configuration includes the TR-100 aluminum tripod, a 65 ft (20 m) man-rated winch with a galvanized cable and swivel hook, and a carry bag. It does not include a self-retracting lifeline or a harness — a separate Peakworks kit bundles a 3-way SRL if you need integrated fall arrest.

Is the winch really man-rated for personnel?

Yes. It is a man-rated (personnel) winch with a 300 lb (135 kg) capacity, and Peakworks lists it as meeting ANSI A10.14 along with OSHA requirements. That's built for raising and lowering people, unlike a material-only winch.

What is the winch's capacity, cable, and speed?

The winch is rated to 300 lb (135 kg), runs 65 ft (20 m) of galvanized steel cable with a swivel hook, and uses a 4:1 mechanical advantage for an average retrieval speed of about 25 ft (7.6 m) per minute. A centered pulley keeps the cable over the tripod's center point.

Does the kit include an SRL or fall arrest?

No. This kit is the tripod, man winch, and bag. The winch is a controlled raise-and-lower hoist, not a self-retracting fall-arrest lifeline. For fall arrest during entry, add a self-retracting lifeline, or choose the Peakworks configuration that bundles a 3-way SRL.

Does the kit include a harness?

No. You pair a rated full-body harness separately, with a dorsal D-ring for fall arrest and shoulder D-rings for retrieval, sized to the worker.

What standards does it meet?

Peakworks lists the man winch as meeting ANSI A10.14 and OSHA, with the system aligned to CSA Z259.15 and ANSI Z359.18 for anchorage. Always confirm the current markings on your specific unit before use.

How tall does the tripod adjust, and what features does it have?

The TR-100 is a 7 ft (2 m) aluminum tripod with adjustable locking legs, two additional anchorage points on the head, non-slip swivel steel feet, rubber bases, and a safety chain to hold leg spread. Aluminum keeps it portable for setup over an opening.

What confined spaces is it designed for?

Vertical, top-opening spaces such as manholes, tanks, vaults, wells, and lift stations, where a worker is lowered and retrieved from above. It is not for horizontal-entry spaces where a tripod cannot be set over the opening.

Do I need a gas detector and a rescue plan too?

Yes. Permit-required confined-space entry requires atmospheric testing with a calibrated gas detector, ventilation, an attendant, and a written, practiced rescue plan. The tripod and winch handle access and retrieval only.

How does the winch keep the cable centered?

A head pulley positions the wire rope directly over the center point of the tripod, which keeps the load balanced during raising and lowering and reduces side loading on the legs.

How do I inspect and maintain the kit?

Inspect the tripod, legs, feet, winch, cable, and hook before each use, and remove anything damaged or corroded from service. Follow Peakworks' maintenance guidance and any periodic competent-person inspection your program requires for personnel equipment.

What's the difference between this kit and one with an SRL?

This configuration is winch-only: it handles controlled access and retrieval but leaves fall arrest to a device you add. The SRL version bundles a 3-way self-retracting lifeline, giving integrated fall arrest plus backup retrieval. Choose the SRL version if you want an all-in-one rescue-ready package.

Is the winch for lifting people or materials?

It is man-rated for personnel up to its 300 lb capacity. If you also need to hoist materials, confirm the separate material rating and never lift a person beyond the personnel capacity.

Reviewed by Steven Eaton, WC Safety. Specifications reflect Peakworks' published data for this configuration and can vary; confirm the exact kit contents, winch capacity, and standards markings on your specific unit, and follow your written confined-space program before use.