Safeline: A Fall Protection System at Heights
Safeline generally consists of components like ropes and stainless steel. The use of Safeline can be positioned horizontally (EN 795:2012) or vertically (EN 353-2:2002) on building structures. It can utilize steel wire or wire rope and can also use kernmantle rope. However, this depends on the task at hand and the work area. Let's discuss this in detail.
What is Safeline?
Before diving into vertical or horizontal Safeline, you need to understand what Safeline itself means. Safeline is a safety rope attached to an anchor point and is flexible. Usually, this rope is made of fibers, wires, or braids with the strength to hold a minimum load of 2 tons. As mentioned above, it can be installed as needed, either vertically or horizontally.
Safeline or safety Safeline is a fall arrest system, a planned and designed security system to protect workers at heights from injury or death.
What is the Main Function of Safeline?
As previously discussed, one of the functions of the Safeline system is to prevent falls. So, what are the functions of Safeline or safety Safeline? Here are the functions and purposes of using Safeline:
- Fall Prevention. Safety Safeline provides crucial protection to prevent workers from falling from dangerous heights.
- Restraint During Work. It restrains workers' movements within a specific work area, preventing them from falling or slipping.
- Flexibility of Movement. It provides the necessary movement flexibility to work efficiently at heights.
Therefore, the importance of a properly installed safety Safeline, whether horizontally or vertically on work structures, using steel wire, wire rope, or kernmantle rope for temporary use in the work area, cannot be overstated.
Where is Safeline Used?
After understanding what Safeline is and its main functions, the next common question is, "Where is the safety Safeline used?" Here are some recommended places to use a safety line or Safeline:
- Building Construction. Safeline is often used in high-rise building construction projects, both outside and on the roof. It aims to provide protection to workers working at heights.
- Mining Industry. Safeline installation can also be used in the mining world. Usually provided to workers working on the edge of slopes or open-pit mines to prevent unwanted incidents or minimize risks.
- Oil and Gas Industry. Safeline is often used on oil and gas production platforms and offshore drilling rigs to protect workers during maintenance, repair, or installation tasks.
- Electrical Network Maintenance. Workers performing maintenance or repairs on electric poles or distribution towers use Safeline as a safety measure.
- Bridge Construction Industry. In bridge construction projects, Safeline is used to protect workers performing tasks at heights or over rivers.
- Manufacturing. For building maintenance activities on ceilings and roofs or vehicle loading and unloading activities in loading areas.
What are the Types of Safeline?
After understanding all about Safeline or safety line, you should also know the various types commonly used in a fall protection system for working at heights. Here are some types of Safeline or safety line available:
- Horizontal Safeline. Used for wide work areas and installed parallel to the work surface.
- Vertical Safeline. Used in places like towers, electric poles, or other vertical structures.
- Temporary Safeline. Used for work environments requiring high mobility
Among these three types of Safeline, their usage must be adjusted to your specific work area. For consultation, you can directly contact us.
SpanSet Safeline System
The SpanSet Safeline System is a flexible anchor device that meets the requirements and has passed certification testing according to Standard EN-795 class C and PD CEN/TS 16415:2013 (for use by more than one person). If you are curious about its usage and application, you can check out related articles or posts on our social media (Instagram, Twitter,Facebook, etc.).
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