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Rigid Lifelines Anchor Trolley™ Advantages
As of 2020, there are many rigid track overhead fall arrest systems on the market. Rigid Lifelines® is proud to be one of the first,…
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November 17, 2020
What Is the Difference between a Self-Retracting Lifeline and a Fall Protection Lanyard?
Construction sites and manufacturing plants can be hectic, with large teams of…
April 8, 2020
Rigid Lifelines Anchor Trolley™ Advantages
As of 2020, there are many rigid track overhead fall arrest systems…
June 28, 2019
Is Your Equipment Compatible with Your Application and Fall Protection System?
When you purchase fall protection systems and components, it is crucial that all of the parts are compatible and that they work for your application. There are equipment designations created by the industry to identify product functions and capabilities, which makes it easier to match products and applications for the…
April 11, 2019
Rigid Lifelines Portable Box Frame Fall Protection System
In General Industry, fall protection is required for any person working at…
January 28, 2019
Advantages of Portable Base Swing Arms
One of the fundamentals in fall protection is keeping the worker safe…
July 20, 2017
Stainless Steel vs. Galvanized Steel
This blog was originally posted on 7/20/17 and rewritten on 3/6/24. Whether…
March 23, 2017
The Fall Protection Revolution
Safety has come a long way since the advent of early fall protection. In its earliest form, people used hemp ropes and knots to secure themselves (and other objects) against the forces of gravity. Early fall protection became increasingly popular above ship decks during stormy seas. It usually consisted of…
November 3, 2016
The ABC’s of Fall Protection: Connecting Devices
A personal fall arrest system (PFAS) is comprised of three vital components: an anchorage, body wear (full-body harnesses), and a connecting device (a shock-absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lifeline). The safety of at-height workers depends on these three components, and each one must be in place and used properly to provide…
September 15, 2016
Ask Rigid Lifelines: What’s the difference between an engineered system and a non-engineered system?
We receive questions about non-engineered fall protection systems and how they differ from engineered fall protection systems on a regular basis. So, let’s take an in-depth look at their basic differences and the load testing requirements for each. Engineered Fall Protection Systems: An engineered fall protection system is one that…
September 12, 2016
Rigid Lifelines Rolling A-Frame Used for Military Aircraft Mock-ups
An aircraft training and simulator facility for the US government manufactures F-22 Raptor aircraft mock-ups for pilot training/simulation. The manufacturing process involves building the F-22 mock-ups in three sections: the aft, the arm, and the landing gear. These sections can weigh up to 20,000 pounds, and each section is treated…
June 2, 2015
Difference Between Fall Protection for Recreational and Industrial Use
Today, fall protection encompasses many different applications across various industries. Many people think of industrial applications when they hear the term “fall protection,” but other forms of fall protection exist. There are many recreational activities that require fall protection: rock climbing, high-lining, and even hunting, to name just a few….
December 17, 2014
Different Types of Harness Connection Points
The harness attachment points are the unsung hero on a full body harness. Without a way to connect the worker to a fall protection system or anchorage point, the full body harness would be useless. Different fall protection applications want different types of connection points. Fall protection equipment will only…