Various Types of ANSI Fall Protection Systems for Industries

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Working in buildings at height involves many challenges for roofed and construction crews. Indeed, you need safety systems in the right place to protect yourself in the case a fall takes place. The rooftop work requires special measures and safety systems to protect workers. Hence, industries have to follow ANSI fall protection standards and install fall protection systems to mitigate the risks of accidents and make sure of safety. In this blog post, you will know a few fall protection systems to install on the rooftop. 

Single Anchor

A single-point fall protection anchor has engineering and design according to the requirements of your building or industrial structure. These anchors are available in coated finish, galvanized form, or stainless steel based on the underlying environmental conditions. Single point anchors work well when workers need to access any small area placed at a height. They provide a coverage area or cone depending on the anchorage height, lifeline length, and fall distance. 

Horizontal Lifelines

Lifeline systems are economical and versatile solutions, which equip rooftop industrial workers with active and continuous fall protection. A single horizontal lifeline helps a maximum of three workers to accomplish their tasks will proper protection from falls. As workers remain attached to a safety line, the lifeline allows workers to access every rooftop area without any problem. Here, the lifeline consists of a single cable attached to multiple rooftop anchor points. You may position the lifeline overhead, at the structure base, or anywhere in-between the two points. The combination of lifeline, lanyard, and body harness act as an excellent roof fall protection system. 

Vertical Lifelines

A vertical lifeline facilitates upward and downward movements of workers. It eliminates the need of finding new tie-off points at the time of descending or ascending from a ladder or tower. When workers connect to a vertical ladder with the help of a shuttle, they can move until the tension slacks on the vertical lifeline. In the case of a fall, the shuttle will engage the lifeline to lock it automatically and to avoid accidents. Vertical lifeline systems consist of a cable, a rope, or a track to attach a worker via a lanyard and a full body harness. You may combine a lifeline design with other systems to fit specific job sites and tasks. These include a flexible portable ladder or cable ladder, synthetic ropes, and rope grabbing systems. 

Rooftop Guardrails

A rooftop guardrail is a type of modular system to support multiple configurations and to offer versatility on unique shaped installation. These guardrails provide safe ingress or egress through the hatches of roof access and protect it when the hatch remains opened. Moreover, you may customize the rooftop guardrail systems to meet your industrial requirements. 

Conclusion

Overall, roof fall protection systems eliminate all sorts of hazards related to working in construction industries at heights. Every industry should equip fall protection while working on dangerous machines and equipment and while working on rooftops. However, industrial owners should select a fall protection system depending on the undertaken work requirement and the underlying environment. Therefore, the combination of appropriate measures and fall protection systems avoids all sorts of accidents or mishaps in industries.