Horizontal Lifeline Systems
The Benefits of Horizontal Lifeline Systems
Horizontal Lifeline Systems are also referred to as a Mansafe System, fall arrest system, fall restraint system, horizontal safety lines or a harness line which minimise the consequences of falls from height. Horizontal lifeline system are an affordable, suitable solution should working at height be unavoidable and guarding not achievable.
These market leading systems are used when edge protection is not able to be installed due to the nature of the building, horizontal safety lines offer a visually appealing safety alternative.
The horizontal lifeline system is typically designed for 2/3 users at any one time and requires more advanced training on working at height and PPE. Fall arrest systems will require suitable rescue plans and rescue training.
We work with a range of leading equipment manufacturers to provide the highest standard of safety to suit your needs. All of our horizontal safety line services comply with BS EN 795: 2012 C, BS 7883: 2019, and CEN/TS 16415:2013.
Horizontal safety lines, as well as any fall arrest system used for Work at Height must be inspected and compliance tested once every 12 months to meet current legislation.
Key Benefits of Horizontal Lifeline Systems
Horizontal Safety Line Systems can be designed and installed as either a fall restraint system or fall arrest system
These Fall Arrest Systems are suitable for 2/3 users requiring more advanced training on working at height and PPE.
Horizontal Safety Lines are suitable for occasional/less regular access for short/medium durations of time.
Horizontal Lifeline Systems are continuous hands free access for users
Horizontal Safety Line Systems are discrete and aesthetically pleasing design
Horizontal Safety Line Systems are ideal for virtually all types of roofs and structures
16 Questions when choosing a Fall Protection Company
-
The system can be fixed to virtually all types of roofs and structures, providing a discrete and aesthetically pleasing solution where collective measures are not suitable.
Horizontal safety systems offer continuous hands free access for all aspects of roof inspection and maintenance. It is required by law that this system is inspected and certified every 12 months as a minimum along with any associated PPE equipment.
As well as horizontal safety lines which use a travelling device on the cable, Altus Safety also offers horizontal track systems, that work with a trolley mechanism.
-
Horizontal safety systems are a flexible solution for protecting people working at height. The cost effective, user friendly systems are ideal for almost all types of roof and flat structures to suit wide range of purposes.
These systems support multiple workers for both fall arrest or work restraint and are designed for maximum safety. Horizontal safety systems comply with the following standards:
EN795 Class A and C Standards
Testing/Inspection standards and frequency:
Class C Fall Protection systems under BS EN 795 – minimum of every 12 months and/or after every fall by a working at height specialist company
These systems and any associated PPE equipment must be inspected before and after every use by a trained user.
-
Horizontal safety systems are available in a range of materials and finishes, Please see below:
Materials:
Stainless Steel
Finishes:
Certain components ‘only’ can be powder coated to any RAL colour
Electro-polished for greater longevity
Horizontal safety systems can be fixed to almost any roof type or structure making them extremely versatile. In nearly all cases these systems do not need to be attached to structural steel or purlins.
Horizontal safety systems are also known as:
Safety line, lifeline, fall arrest, fall restraint, man line, roof safety wire, fall protection systems, anchor systems.
These systems are commonly installed in the following sectors:
Residential
Industrial
Offices
Retail
Hotels / Leisure
Education
Healthcare
UtilitiesHorizontal safety systems are designed using custom design software to calculate system performance for reliable levels of safety.
Our Services
-
Height Safety Survey & Risk Assessment
-
Fall Arrest Design, Supply & Installation
-
Work at Height Inspection, Testing & Maintenance
-
Height Safety Training, Courses & Seminar
