Tip of the Week No. 270 - 02/01/10 - Lifeline Systems

The two major types of lifeline systems, vertical and horizontal, can function independently or be integrated to provide two-dimensional fall protection. Life-line systems are for emergency use only.

They are never an excuse for not providing proper access or work platforms. For example, if a lifeline system is typically held by workers to support their balance, it is no longer being used as a lifeline; it is being used for work positioning.

See "Introduction to Fall Protection, 3rd Edition" page 164.

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