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How many people work on a horizontal lifeline?

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Asked by: Bonnie Cobbs

HLL capacities vary by manufacturer, but a common HLL capacity is two workers in fall arrest and four workers in fall restraint.

How many people can use a vertical lifeline?

The number of users allowed on a vertical lifeline system at one time ranges from one to four users, depending on the type of system and installation. A full body harness with front D-ring should be used with vertical lifelines.

Who can design a horizontal lifeline?

a qualified person

Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed, and used, under the supervision of a qualified person, as part of a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintains a safety factor of at least two.

How many workers can tie to a vertical lifeline?

one person

Each vertical lifeline can be used by only one person at a time (Figure 19-10). A vertical lifeline must reach the ground or a level above the ground where the worker can safely exit after the fall has been arrested.

What is the capacity of Life Line?

Some lifelines have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 to 11,000 pounds and a capacity of 310 pounds (ANSI) and 400 pounds (OSHA). All lifelines should meet OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910.66 and 1926.502.

What is a horizontal lifeline?

In simplest form, the horizontal lifeline consists of a cable attached to two or more anchor points on a roof-top, crane runway, bridge or outdoor construction site, or any other elevated work area that poses a fall risk to personnel.

How do you install a horizontal lifeline?


And put your rope grab onto the lifeline make sure the arrow is pointing up then attach the other end to the back d-ring on your fault protection harness.

How do horizontal lifelines work?

At their most basic, horizontal lifelines incorporate a simple fiber or wire rope connected to a series of anchor points. A shuttle runs along the length of the rope, and workers connect to the shuttle using a lanyard and hook, in order to safely move along the line.

How long is a horizontal life line?

60 ft.

2.1 HORIZONTAL LIFELINE SPAN: The maximum horizontal lifeline span length is 60 ft. (18.3 m). The system length can be extended by using Intermediate Stanchions to create multiple spans (see Figure 1).

What is the OSHA standard for fall protection?

OSHA requires that fall protection be provided at elevations of four feet in general industry workplaces, five feet in shipyards, six feet in the construction industry and eight feet in longshoring operations.

What is a vertical lifeline?

A vertical lifeline enables mobility up and down the entire height of the line, eliminating the need to disconnect and find a new tie-off point along the way. An anchor point travels with you so that you have the mobility to climb while maintaining an anchor point above your D-ring.

How many types of life lines are there?

Life lines can be horizontal or vertical, temporary or permanent, rigid or flexible.

What is the capacity of safety harness?

(Load Capacity of full-body safety harness)User weight range –58.967 KG. To 140.614 KG. (always Remember only standard safety harness support this weight range). The most standard harness will support up to 140.614 KG.

What are the 3 types of harnesses?

Most safety harnesses fit into one of the four safety equipment classes:

  • Class I: Body Belts.
  • Class II: Seat Harnesses.
  • Class III: Full Body Harnesses.
  • Class IV: Suspension Belts.


What is safe working load for safety harness?

The weight range covered is from 130 lbs to 310 lbs. Therefore, most standard harnesses will support up to 310 lbs.