A horizontal lifeline fall protection system is a component-based fall protection system that utilizes horizontal cables, supports, and anchors to provide a safe working environment for personnel who are working at heights. This type of system is installed along the edge of a roof or other work area where there is a potential for a fall.
The main benefits of a horizontal lifeline system are that it is government-regulated, it is easy to install and maintain, and it provides a high level of fall protection for workers. Additionally, horizontal lifeline systems are less expensive than other types of fall restraint systems, such as personal fall arrest systems.
Government-Regulated
Horizontal lifelines are government-regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This means that employers must provide this type of fall protection for their employees. Many other types of fall protection systems do not require regulation by OSHA.
High level of fall protection
A fall arrest system provides the highest level of fall protection available. Horizontal lifelines allow an employee to move freely while maintaining a safe distance from the edge of an elevated work surface. Additionally, horizontal lifelines prevent the possibility of a second person falling into the first person’s fall zone if both are using the same line. If a second person falls into your fall zone, you will automatically be pulled away from the edge by your lanyard and D-ring attachment point. This ensures that you will not have any contact with the ground or other objects in your immediate area during a fall situation. This is especially important because many warehouse accidents involve multiple employees falling at once due to improperly placed walking/working surfaces or equipment failures.
Affordable
These systems are more affordable than many other types of fall protection systems available today. They also do not require any special training or certification in order to use them effective on construction sites or other facilities where employees need to work at heights above the ground.
Easy to install and maintain
Horizontal lifeline fall protection systems are a simple solution to fall protection. The system consists of a rope that is anchored at one end and attached to the worker at the other end. The rope runs along the length of the work area and allows workers to walk along it without having to rely on traditional fall protection systems like scaffolding or ladders. This type of equipment is used in many industries, including construction, oil and gas, mining, electrical utilities, public works and many others.
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