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Personal Fall Arrest Systems for Fixed Ladders

Vertical Lifelines & Ladder Davits

The two most common solutions for ladder fall arrest systems are cable based vertical lifelines and ladder davits with self-retracting lifelines. These systems are easily installed on new or existing ladders.

One of the challenges with fixed ladder fall arrest systems is determining if the ladder is capable of supporting the loads required to arrest a fall. Many ladders were never designed with the intention of being able to take the loads and forces that occur during a fall. This is why having an experienced fall protection engineer on your team is critical.

Continuous and Uninterrupted Fall Protection

Ladder safety systems that are not properly thought through can create additional hazards to workers when transitioning to another system or releasing from the ladder system. Our fall protection specialists evaluate the dimensional aspects of the ladder system and the means of entry and exit. Whenever possible, our team provides solutions with continuous protection. A ladder system that protects workers during access, through the climb and transitioning at height. Whenever possible, we create a fully protected "Safe Zone" to provide an unmatched level of protection.

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Engineering

Our registered structural engineers and AutoCAD designers provide all essential testing and documentation to ensure your vertical lifeline system is code-compliant and the ladder is structurally capable of supporting personal fall arrest.

Installation

To maintain the highest level of quality, every system part and manufactured component is thoroughly inspected, processed and supplied in accordance with our ISO 9001:2015 program.

USER TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

Flexible Lifeline Systems coordinators, trainers, technicians, and engineers proactively ensure solutions are properly used, serviced, inspected and remain compliant with latest standards and regulations through annual recertification.

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Rooftop Fall Safety Solutions

Guardrail

A modular guardrail system that can be used for a variety of applications including rooftop safety and walkways.

Rooftop Horizontal Lifelines

Rooftop Horizontal Lifelines

FLS Multispan Lifeline Systems are versatile, economical solutions that equip rooftop workers with continuous, active fall protection.

Rooftop Walkway

The FLS Modular Rooftop Walkway provides a safe walking surface that protects the rooftop and any workers who require roof access.

Rooftop Walkway with Guardrail

The Rooftop Walkway with Guardrail system from Flexible Lifeline Systems is a fall protection solution consisting of walkway and guardrail which can be installed quickly and easily on a wide variety of roofs.

Hatch Kits

FLS Hatch Kits prevent falls into open hatches, and promote safe entry and exit of rooftop openings for workers.

Skylight Guardrail

The FLS Skylight Guardrail is a freestanding fall-protection solution for use around skylights, roof lights, and dome lights.

Skylight Screens

Versatile, OSHA-compliant skylight covers. Our skylight screens provide cost effective and easy-to-install protection from falls through skylights.

Warning Line

On elevated work surfaces, the FlexLine Warning Line System can be used to mark off a safe work area.

FlexTraxx

The FlexTraxx system provides a secure attachment eye that combines with the weatherproof characteristics of a traditional ridge piece.

Freestanding Anchors for Roofs

The freestanding roof anchor provides worker safety at heights where there is a requirement to access flat roofs or structures.

Crossover Platforms

A modular solution for safely crossing obstructed rooftops. There are multiple risks to rooftop workers that don’t involve falling over the edge.

Vertical/Inclined Systems

The two most common solutions for ladder fall arrest systems are cable based vertical lifelines and ladder davits with self-retracting lifelines.

OSHA Regulations for Ladder Systems

In January of 2017, OSHA issued a long awaited update to the 1910 general industry standard for fall protection. OSHA’s 1910 Walking Working Surface Standard updated and clarified standards and added training and inspection requirements.

The rule incorporates advances in technology, industry best practices, and national consensus standards to provide effective and cost-efficient worker protection.

OSHA estimates that these changes will prevent 29 fatalities and 5,842 lost-workday injuries every year.

Updates

Most of the rule became effective January 17, 2017, 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.

Training:
Ensuring exposed workers are trained on fall hazards (May 17, 2017),

Ensuring workers who use equipment covered by the final rule are trained (May 17, 2017),

Inspections & Certifications:
Inspecting and certifying permanent anchorages for rope descent systems (November 20, 2017),

Fall Protection Systems:
Installing personal fall arrest or ladder safety systems on new fixed ladders over 24 feet and on replacement ladders/ladder sections, including fixed ladders on outdoor advertising structures (November 19, 2018),

Ensuring existing fixed ladders over 24 feet, including those on outdoor advertising structures, are equipped with a cage, well, personal fall arrest system, or ladder safety system (November 19, 2018), and

Fall Protection Systems to replace Cages on Fixed Ladders:
As of November 19th, 2018, cages are no longer considered compliant fall protection in newly installed ladders. To meet OSHA standards, a personal fall arrest system or a ladder safety system is required.

Replacing cages and wells (used as fall protection) with ladder safety or personal fall arrest systems on all fixed ladders over 24 feet (November 18, 2036).

Fall protection is required on ladders taller than (or that extend beyond) 24 feet.

As of November 18th, 2018, a personal fall arrest system or ladder safety system will be used to replace any damaged or nonfunctioning section, cage or well previously installed on a fixed ladder.

As of November 19th 2036, cages will no longer be accepted as a form of fall protection, and all fixed ladders taller than (or that extend beyond) 24 feet high must use a personal fall arrest system or a ladder safety system.

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