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Rigid Lifelines® offers OSHA and ANSI-compliant fall protection systems designed to meet both requirements. We also create custom-engineered fall protection for almost any application. We supply fixed overhead systems and mobile options to fit many industries, including manufacturing, trucking, construction, and aviation.
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Complete Fall Protection Systems for Workplace Safety
Using outdated fall protection equipment or going without a safety fall arrest system can have serious consequences. The construction industry had 1,075 fatalities in 2023, making it the sector with the highest number. Of these fatalities, 39.2% resulted from falls, slips, and trips. Fall protection systems are the key to reducing those numbers and giving workers essential tools for jobsite safety.
Our service extends from coast to coast. We contribute extensive fall protection systems, such as rigid rail enclosed systems. Our selection also includes accessories like full-body harnesses and custom components.
What Are Fall Protection Systems?
Safety fall arrest systems are dependable pieces of equipment that reduce the risk of injury or even death in the event of a fall from height. Fall protection is a centuries-old practice, and modern systems are regulated differently from historical systems. By updating the ways you prevent — and help workers self-rescue after — fall incidents, you can make high-risk jobs safer for everyone on-site. These solutions have applications in industries including construction, trucking, aviation, maintenance, and agriculture.
Active vs. Passive Fall Protection Systems
Passive fall protection systems are stationary pieces of equipment that protect workers from falling. Fall restraint system products limit workers' movement by keeping their center of gravity away from holes or edges of the surface. Some examples of passive fall protection equipment include guardrails and utility hole covers.
Active fall protection systems attach to workers directly and act as safety fall arrest systems. This equipment keeps workers from falling to the ground and prevents impact if they lose their balance. An active fall protection system requires training, and workers have to manipulate these systems more often. Still, an active solution can save a worker's life in the event of a fall.
Overhead vs. Mobile Systems
Active fall protection systems come in two varieties — overhead and mobile. Overhead systems are permanently installed, rigid rail systems. The rail is mounted above the working area and provides continuous fall protection for workers at height. These systems work well for fixed locations like manufacturing lines or maintenance bays.
Mobile systems are portable and self-contained, typically consisting of a frame that you move to different locations. This design enables fall protection even as workers change locations or work on large equipment outdoors.
Our Fall Protection System Solutions
Rigid Lifelines® sells overhead fall protection solutions, such as Anchor Track® systems and components, accessories, and material handling equipment. Dealers and employers should choose the products that work best for their clients or employees. Once you understand the available systems, you can find a suitable choice. Our selection includes the following.
Permanent Overhead Fall Protection
Our rigid enclosed rail systems help with fall restraint or fall arrest. When used for fall arrest, they can minimize the fall distance and swing. We develop various rail designs, such as Underrunning Bridge, Inverted-L, and T-Frame Systems, to support single or multiple users. Depending on the design, it may be ceiling-mounted or freestanding.
Mobile Fall Arrest Systems
These systems contribute greater flexibility. We deliver rolling designs you can move around to different locations to suit the job. Our options also include a Portable Base Swing Arm and fold-away systems. These options work well for space-saving applications and flexible deployability.
Custom Engineered Solutions
Besides our premade systems, we create custom industrial fall protection systems specific to your application, including the layout, workflow, and specific hazards. This option works well for nonstandard work environments like confined or high-clearance spaces.
Fall Protection Equipment and Accessories
Rigid Lifelines® is proud to offer Anchor Track® system equipment and accessories. Our products help crews work more safely and let dealers and business owners select the most valuable safety solutions for their needs.
Our high-quality fall arrest system products and accessories include user-friendly and durable self-retracting lanyards (SRLs) and full-body harnesses. Our selection of full-body harnesses features five points of adjustability with padding around the legs, waist, back, and shoulders for ultimate comfort. Our SRLs are lightweight and durable to withstand the requirements of the jobsite. Pair these accessories with any Rigid Lifelines® fall protection system at a cost-effective price.
Why Choose Us?
Choose Rigid Lifelines® as your overhead fall protection manufacturer. We've been designing these safety systems since 1996, giving us an in-depth knowledge of the industry and applicable safety guidelines. We stay up to date as regulations change. We also serve on the ANSI Fall Protection Code Committee and subcommittees, working closely to develop new and safer solutions.
Our reliable rigid rail enclosed track systems reduce how far a worker falls. Unlike wire or cable systems that deflect, our safety fall arrest systems stop falls as early as possible while putting the least amount of stress on workers' bodies. After a fall, many systems must undergo certification again, and some components may need replacement. Our systems simply require a visual inspection to check for damage.
Another benefit of trusting Rigid Lifelines® as your fall protection manufacturer is the convenience of our bicoastal manufacturing facilities. Our Nevada and Pennsylvania factories allow us to serve customers anywhere in America. We also have the flexibility and space for custom orders, high demand, and fast shipping for stock replacement parts. We have experience with large, individualized projects, and our case studies prove that expertise.
OSHA and ANSI Standards
Fall protection regulations and guidelines come from two sources — the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Both entities create and update their standards as safer practices emerge. Current standards for fall protection include OSHA 1910 and 1926, and ANSI Z359.
OSHA's fall protection policies include:
- Reasonable working conditions: Employers must ensure the jobsite is free of known hazards or clear and present dangers.
- Training: Workers have a right to fall safety training and information about jobsite hazards. This training must be in a language they understand.
- Guards: Employers must provide means of fall protection to employees around other hazards. These measures can include guardrails, toe boards, and manhole covers. This requirement applies to maintenance holes, open-side platforms, and any environment in which workers can fall near dangerous equipment.
- Additional protection: Employers must provide other fall protection solutions, such as harnesses, handrails, and safety nets, if a specific job requires them.
Some of ANSI's fall protection recommendations are:
- Administrators: A program administrator is an individual with a thorough understanding of fall hazards and how they can control them. An administrator takes responsibility for the fall protection system.
- Qualification and competency: A competent person oversees the daily use of the fall arrest system. A qualified person should have the same experience, plus an advanced understanding of the existing regulations and applicable scientific principles.
- Training and retraining: New hires should be trained on fall hazards and inspect their fall protection systems before putting themselves at risk. Experienced employees should be exposed to retraining to keep job safety in mind.
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Rigid Lifelines® partners with reputable dealers across the country. These relationships allow us to serve clients in diverse areas and industries. Our experts are available to answer your questions, and we can help you find a Rigid Lifelines® sales representative in your area.
Want to speed up your search for the right fall protection solution? Call our Technical Sales Support Specialists at 800-869-2080 or contact your local Rigid Lifelines® representative today. Fill out our online contact form for more information about custom fall protection solutions from Rigid Lifelines®.