Use Custom Engineered Rigid Fixed Track Lifelines For Low Fall Clearance

A Rigid Fixed Track Lifeline Is Best For Fall Arrest Protection

Horizontal fixed track lifelines, also referred to as rigid track lifelines, are best for fall arrest protection in areas with low fall clearance. These custom-engineered solutions can be installed in a variety of places, such as:

• On a rooftop, at foot level;
• On an outside wall, along the edge of a penthouse;
• Inside a facility for overhead work, such as in an aircraft hangar or bus maintenance facility;
• As a column-mounted system with swing arms that can swing out of the way when not in use;
• As an indoor ceiling-mounted traveling bridge that allows for 360° degree movement below; or
• Mounted over an outdoor work area on a cantilever or gallows frame.

A Rail On A Rigid Fixed Track Allows Both Ease of Movement and Fall Arrest Protection

As pictured here, the rail on the rigid track lifeline features a trolley that moves back and forth. The wheels of the trolley are enclosed within the metal channel to protect them from dirt, dust, bird droppings, and snow or ice buildup. With a moving bridge feature, the worker moves back and forth on one axis while the system itself moves back and forth on the other axis.

A self-retracting lifeline (SRL) or lanyard is attached to a D-ring on the trolley. The worker attaches the other end of the SRL or lanyard to his or her safety harness. The trolley then follows the worker’s movement through the work area. The worker is capable of traversing the area without having to disconnect and reconnect, providing 100% tie-off at all times.

Portable Solutions Include Versatile Alternatives

FallProof also offers portable fixed track solutions, where the overhead rail is mounted on a tall steel frame, either on wheels or movable via a forklift. The frame can be moved around a facility and placed over various work areas. For example, in an airplane hangar, it can be moved around and placed over a corporate jet or helicopter that is parked on the floor, or moved outside to the tarmac if necessary. In a public transit facility, it can be placed over a parked bus or light rail train. The worker is able to mount the vehicle to clean, paint or perform maintenance, while being protected from injury or death caused by accidental falls.

Hess Aviation, Mercer County Airport, Trenton, NJ (225’ solution, rated for two users) – This horizontal lifeline is being used for a group of helicopters on one side of the hanger. On this project, the challenge was the slope of the trusses, which FallProof solved by using beveled washers for leveling.

ArcelorMittal Steel Corporation, Coatesville, PA (130’ wall-mount jib lifeline, rated for one user). Our customer was looking for a designated area to inspect all steel plates before strapping them to the flatbed trucks. FallProof installed stand-offs to accommodate an approximate 12” distance from beam flange to wall skin. This is a straight-out jib arms system.

Valmont Newmark Corporation, West Hazleton, PA (8 motorized fold-aways for the main production line) – This is a classic example of the need for fall arrest protection, which allows Valmont welders to safely stitch large electrical poles in eight bays. Jib arms open from 0 to 90 degrees, and when at 90 degrees, they extend 8’. The design allowed the unit to be folded out of the way while using the massive overhead crane.

Arm & Hammer Processing Plant, Lakewood, NJ (Two 55’ Free-Standing Single Truss Tracks). This application installed at the Arm & Hammer plant allows the drivers to be tied off before going on top of each tanker. The challenge we had for this installation was the sloped concrete floor in both areas. We used a laser level to find 6” to 8” elevation differences.

Shaw Environmental, Maywood, NJ – FallProof installed 600’ length fall protection for six workers on top of rail cars.

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