Presently, the only applicable ansi standard to reference in creating an ansicompliant horizontal lifeline system is ansi z359. Ansi requirements for permanent fall protection design. A pdf version of this publication is available on the irsst web site. The frogline horizontal lifelines low profile design combines effortless energy absorbing capabilities into every intermediate, end and corner anchor, consequently incorporating the line energy absorbers into the. Horizontal lifelines are designed to allow continuous safe access adjacent to a rooftop edge or other fall hazards. Standard legths cut to order and shipped to your site ready to install out of the box. Product design specifications fall protection resources. Section 16fall protection and ropeaccess work august 20 163. Reliance horizontal lifeline systems for road and bridge work share a common horizontal lifeline. The conclusions and recommendations are solely those. Safetylinks frogline horizontal lifeline range is based on the sound engineering principles of the patented froglink anchor point. Failure to comply with all the instructions could result in serious injury or death.
We have evolved to suit the markets building and design materials therefore creating a superior product. Installations of other products including horizontal lifelines and rails covered under part 2 and vertical lifelines and rails covered by part 3 that are manufactured in conformance with asnzs 1891 series, plus anchor requirements identified under as nzs 4488 rope access, are also covered within this document. Horizontal lifelines in bridge construction, inspection, and maintenance temporary or permanent horizontal lifelines provide workers with the flexibility to move safely on bridges andor scaffold structures for inspection, maintenance, and construction activities. Personal fall protection 191 chapter 19 personal fall protection 19 personal fall protection falls are the number one cause of critical injuries and deaths of ontario workers on construction sites. American national standards institute, ansi z359 fall. The extensions and spac ers are available in black, red and green. Rigid lifelines fall protection systems 900lb maf personal energy absorbing device connector rigid horizontal lifeline hanger rigid lifelines fall arrest track systems have many distinctive advantages over wire rope systems. Wang and others published evaluating the inadequacies of horizontal lifeline design. Horizontal lifelines in bridge construction, inspection, and. Lifelinerope 6 constructionsafety magazine summer 2007 lifelinerope unlikekernmantlerope,however, allstrandsgivetheropeits strength. Not certified by a professional engineer if a horizontal lifeline system used for fall arrest is not certified by a professional engineer or a preengineered, manufactured system, it must meet the following requirements. Permanent horizontal lifelines download brochure pdf, 6. The correct installation of horizontal lifelines is vital to the safety of the personnel utilizing the system. Horizontal lifeline systems are engineered and designed to be used as a fall restraint or fall arrest systems with cables attached to anchor points.
Testing rquirements for horizontal lifelines structural. Mar 29, 2017 in the united states, canada and europe, the use of a fall protection is mandatory when a certain height is reached. Anchor means a permanent or temporary structure or component of a structure to which fall protection components are attached. A traveller is a lifeline device which travels in the broadly horizontal plane on a horizontal lifeline system and is intended to act as mobile anchor points. Horizontal lifelines are to be used as part of a complete fall arrest system that maintains a safety factor of at least two. Temporary horizontal lifeline system manual standard duty e8. Wsh guidelines for anchorage, lifelines and temporary edge. Pdf investigating the adequacy of horizontal lifeline system. User instructions msa horizon horizontal lifeline page 3 of 68 pages supporting the system loads. Horizontal lifelines performance safety products gfp.
Horizontal lifeline calculator template inputs outputs phase 1 a mathematical formulation is developed based on newtonian mechanics and energy conservation to ensure safety of the workers and hll setup. Tipover post design protects workers and roofs post category. Csa standards cited in the new fall protection regulations. With the ability to tune our lifeline systems, reliance can accommodate clearance and span geometries that our competitors have dif. The securaspan hll system can consist of a single lifeline span or multiple lifeline spans. Horizontal lifeline systems are composed of anchor points and a cable system which are designed and engineered to provide fall prevention or fall arrest to the user. Design of horizontal life lines in personal fall arrest systems, engineering journal, american institute of steel construction, vol. The objective of this paper is to propose a simple analytical design method for horizontal lifelines hll that considers anchorage flexibility. Engineered horizontal lifeline roofsafe rail system as the only directtoroof rail system, the roofsafe rail system provides the safety and functionality you should expect. Design of anchorages, fall arrest and specific ansi z359 standards for and horizontal lifeline systems individual systems. Figure 1 illustrates single span and multiple span securaspan hll con. They may even be higher than the osha standard 5000 lbf ultimate.
Specifications on numerous anchor points, guardrails, and horizontal lifelines are already available, with more products being added regularly. Personal fall arrest systems have become common in construction, maintenance, and many other activities including recreation. A qualified person is defined as an individual with a recognized degree or professional. But preventing falls through the use of horizontal lifelines. Plus, our rigid track design saves up to three feet of headroom because unlike wire rope systemsthere is no need for a sag allowance. Osha has very specific fall protection standards relating to the design of horizontal lifelines. Horizontal lifelines in bridge construction, inspection. The horizontal lifeline shall be designed for a minimum of two enter 1 3 as required users, each using an energy absorbing lanyard which limits the force applied to the horizontal lifeline to 900lbs or as designated by the qualified fall protection engineer, not to exceed 1,800 lbs. It travels along a vertical lifeline without requiring manual adjustment by the user, during. Consequently, the design and installation of temporaryinstalled hlls is not just a matter. Suitable for rooftops with a maximum width of 16 meters 52. It is provided as an aid for engineers specializing in fall protection and for ohs officers and horizontal lifeline system hlls users who wish to assess whether their hlls installations are compliant. Both pdf and word document formats are also readily available for download below, making it simple to drag and drop specifications into a building plan. Use personal fall protection systems and their components only for employee fall protection.
Validation of fpswizard horizontal lifeline calculator. They height of an anchor post for instance, will influence the loads that are applied on the extremity anchors in the event of a fall. These temporary safety systems are used to protect workers operating in the horizontal plane who may not have continuous access to suitable anchorage points. Horizontal lifelines inhouse testing assembly thaler energy absorber tea before load test. Letting our engineering group design your roof lifeline ensures it will provide the necessary protection for the user and comply with all current fall safety regulations.
Inspect lifelines, lanyards, belts, hardware, and anchorages at the beginning of each day and discard questionable devices. To learn more about horizontal lifelines, or to discuss your application, contact the safety experts at diversified fall protection for further assistance. Horizontal lifelines are a viable fall protection option when designed and engineered by knowledgeable and qualified individuals. Horizontal lifeline hll systems are directly fixed or clamped to the roof sheet or. Evaluating the inadequacies of horizontal lifeline design. Horizontal lifelines are common fall protection solutions in work areas that lack existing anchor points for personnel tieoff.
This is a manual technique that requires selfdiscipline. Rope grab to attach harness or lanyard to lifeline. In my mind, youd either need to test the entire system or adjust your anchorage test load accordingly. Fall arrest horizontal lifelines and all components shall have the strength capable of sustaining static loads applied to the wire rope of at least two times the maximum arresting force. April 2017 fall protection personal protective equipment. Thaler stack jack flashing literature section a of manual, or thaler epdm flashing seals literature. Most fallrelated incidents are the result of fall protection methods and equipment being used improperly or not at all. Custom horizontal lifelines, designed and engineered by gravitec, are advanced engineered. Whether it be by guardrails, a permanent anchor point, or a horizontal lifeline along the working area, users must be protected from falls when working at height. Section k horizontal lifeline systems thaler metal. Attach a lanyard from the dring of the workers fullbody harness to a rope grab on an adequately anchored lifeline. Fall arresting system means a permanent or temporary assembly of components designed to arrest the fall of one or more users.
A qualified person must supervise the horizontal lifeline s design, installation, and use see 29 cfr 1926. Its systems are designed to ensure rooftops and roofing materials sustain little or no damage during installation and inspection, or even in the event of a fall. Design of horizontal life lines in personal fall arrest. User instructions msa horizon horizontal lifeline anchorage. Thaler easy slider horizontal lifeline, designed for.
A horizontal lifeline hll is a line that is stretched between two extremes of travel in a workplace, to provide a continuous anchor for the attachment of fallarrest equipment. Depending on their geometry and sag angle, horizontal lifelines may be subjected to greater loads than the impact load imposed by an attached component. These temporary safety systems are used to protect workers operating in the horizontal plane who may not have continuous access to. Engineered horizontal lifeline fall protection personal.
Horizontal lifeline system hlls calculation tool irsst. Horizontal lifeline horizontal lifeline systems frogline. These colors can serve as route signs linkedpro or as a warning sign to minimize tripping hazards. Horizontal lifelines can be attached at all levels with floorlevel, wall mount or overhead mounting options and can accommodate corners and different building shapes. They are needed for several reasons, such as providing horizontal traveling and. Horizontal lifeline installation peak fall protection, inc. These lifelines and lifeline subsystems with the exception of 38inch wire rope are not designed for use in horizontal lifeline systems. The selection, design, and installation of fall arrest horizontal lifelines shall be performed under the supervision of a qualified person. Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed, and used, under the supervision of a qualified person, as part of a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintains a safety factor of at least two. Design and certified by a professional engineer a horizontal lifeline system used for fall arrest that is designed and certified by a professional engineer1 can be used if the professional engineer supplies to the workplace signed and dated drawings and instructions for the horizontal lifeline system showing. The versatility of these product solutions allows our end users to solve even the most complex of height safety problems in general industry, construction, facade access, building maintenance, as well as. Except that for a horizontal lifeline, the anchorage design loads could be much higher than the maf of the harness due to cable geometry and depending on sag. Describes the requirements for permanent and temporary horizontal lifelines. Every horizontal lifeline system should be installed by factory certified installers.
Vertical lifelines and vertical lifeline subsystems are intended to be used as part of a personal fall arrest or restraint system. You can depend on 3m fall protection horizontal lifeline systems for mobility and fall protection. Horizontal lifeline systems you can depend on 3m fall protection horizontal lifeline systems for mobility and fall protection. Thismeansthatany wear,cuts,orvariationsinsizewill drasticallydecreasetheropes. The following horizontal lifeline system guidelines must be read and understood by both the users and their employers. Product design specifications fall protection resources gfp. Safetylink designs and manufactures height safety roof anchors and horizontal lifeline systems which provides restraint and fall arrest safety for all residential commercial industrial building sites, from a series of roof anchor points to a complete network of systems for maintenance, cleaning, access and inspections where working at heights. Design of horizontal lifeline systems for fall protection irsst. Temporary horizontal lifeline system manual standard duty.
A lifeline device also known as anchor line device is a device which accompanies the user along a lifeline. The enclosed track also protects trolley wheels while ensuring their accurate alignment. Horizontal lifelines osha compliant diversified fall. The cbrs will also contain a hlls design template to facilitate designs of hlls and other active fall protection systems. Horizontal lifeline systems fall protection 3m worker. Our roof anchors and horizontal lifelines can be installed to a multitude of materials concrete, steel, retro fit to either floor, wall, ceiling or surface mounted. Horizontal lifeline systems provide our customers a choice of highly engineered solutions for the end user while working at heights. Horizontal lifeline systems, also known as hll systems, are utilized in many of the fall arrest and fall restraint systems. Sesco safety is a leading provider of permanent horizontal lifelines for roofs. All of the above mentioned variables do not only affect the performance of the horizontal lifeline system, they also affect one another. Engineered horizontal flexible lifelines systems, permanent temporary do it yourself, fall arrest protection safety, travel restraint, construction highlines rat lines, cable rail beam slider shuttles, harnesses, lanyards, self retracting lifelines. These are designed for use with horizontal flexible lifelines. Vertical lifelines and vertical lifeline subsystems this manual is intended to meet the manufacturers instructions as required by ansi z359.
An active fall arrest system example is to use a safety harness tied to a horizontal lifeline by a lanyard with shock absorber, in order to walk on a beam from where one can fall. Rigid track design with less free fall distance should be taken into account since the. Permanent temporary, contractor or industrial safety horizontal lifelines, 9. Investigating the adequacy of horizontal lifeline system design through case studies from singapore article pdf available in journal of construction engineering and management 1417. Securaspan horizontal lifeline hll systems are designed to be used as an anchoring means for up to six personal fall arrest systems. Specifications on numerous anchor points, guardrails, and horizontal lifelines are already available, with. Horizontal lifelines may, depending on their geometry and angle of sag, be subjected to greater loads than the impact load imposed by an attached component. Horizontal lifelines shall be used exclusively for their designed use and shall be marked to prevent other uses.
Many use a horizontal lifeline hll, often a steel cable. To use this method, there must be some way of preventing the rope grab from sliding along the lifeline to a. Horizontal lifelines must be installed and used under the supervision of a qualified person definition below. Pdf investigating the adequacy of horizontal lifeline. The securaspan system may be used in situations where a combination of horizontal mobility and fall protection is needed. The easy slider horizontal lifeline designs offered by. When the angle of horizontal lifeline sag is less than 30 degrees, the impact force imparted to the lifeline by an attached lanyard is greatly amplified. The rocksolid is a deadweight anchor point that is easily placed on top of the roof surface without. A lifeline device also known as anchor line device is a device which accompanies the user along alifeline.
Osha regulations state that horizontal lifelines shall be installed and used under the. They are needed for several reasons, such as providing horizontal traveling and avoiding swing fall hazard. This product is part of a personal fall arrest or restraint system. A temporarilyinstalled horizontal lifeline hll is a line that is stretched.
A guided type fall arrester is a lifeline device with a fall arrest and selflocking function. When it comes to rooftop fall protection for flat and low slope roofs, a horizontal lifeline with tipover post technology is your best bet to minimize leaks and roof damage if a fall occurs. The design shall take into consideration the potential uses of and loads on the horizontal lifeline, in order to facilitate the prompt rescue of workers who may fall while attached to the system. Roofsafe rail system is a high quality, aluminum rail safety system that offers exceptional functionality due to the innovative, hands free traveler. Horizontal lifeline systems safetylink frogline lifeline. The components of the horizon horizontal lifeline anchorage connecting subsystem selected.
The horizon horizontal lifeline anchorage connecting subsystem is designed to link up to five pfass to a suitable anchorage. Csa standards cited in the new fall protection regulations jan 2011 1 csa standards cited in the new fall protection regulations jan 2011. Rooftop fall protection installing a rooftop horizontal lifeline often eases worries about osha compliance, but without exercising proper care, permanently attaching a fall protection system creates the potential for leaks and roof damage. Thaler energy absorber tea after load test however, the heart of the easyslider systems are embodied in the mobile shuttle runner and thaler energy absorber. Technical manual for rigid lifelines fall protection track.
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