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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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January 11, 2024
Do Fall Protection Harnesses Expire?
A fall protection harness is a safety harness that connects a worker…
July 19, 2022
Equipment Maintenance
Rigid Lifelines® Anchor Track™ Fall Arrest Systems are used in a variety…
November 19, 2014
How to Use Suspension Trauma Straps
For people who have had a fall arrested while working at height, suspension trauma can be avoided in one of two ways: prompt rescue (i.e. within 15 minutes) or properly using trauma relief straps. Suspension trauma is caused by a worker’s blood getting caught in their legs and becoming toxic…
November 12, 2014
Installing & Inspecting Your Permanent Roof Anchors
Permanent roof anchors are a great fall protection solution for people working in construction. However, people who frequently maintain rooftops can also benefit from this particular device. One of the best ways to ensure that you are using equipment properly is to make sure that it is installed correctly and…
July 3, 2014
Inspecting Your Full Body Harness
When a person is using a fall protection system, every component of the system makes an important contribution to the safety of the user. Even though each part of a fall arrest system is important, the device that is most often complained about is the full body harness. The fall…
April 17, 2014
Spring Cleaning and Fall Protection System Maintenance
There are a number of variables that can impact the effectiveness of a fall protection system beyond correct installation and usage. One of those variables is the way in which the system is cleaned and maintained. Of course, it is always a wise idea to follow the inspection protocols that…
April 9, 2012
Proper Cleaning of Your Safety Harness
This blog was originally posted on 4/9/2012 and reviewed on 3/23/2021. Inspection and maintenance of fall protection equipment is essential. As we’ve discussed here previously, a worker’s full body harness is an integral element of his or her fall protection system and should be inspected for signs of wear or…
February 3, 2012
How Do You Manage the Inspection of Your Fall Protection Equipment
No fall protection program is complete without a practical system for tracking the inspection, maintenance, retirement, and replacement of fall protection equipment. Because fall protection gear provides a life-saving function and is subject to the stresses and fatigue of use, it must be inspected regularly. The way in which you…
October 21, 2011
Know Your Fall Protection Gear, Inspecting Your Safety Harness
Any fall protection system is only as effective as its components, each…