Overhead Fall Protection

Why Choose Overhead Fall Protection Systems?

Overhead Fall Protection minimises the consequences of falls from height and are a robust, suitable solution should working at height be unavoidable and guarding not achievable.

Overhead fall protection systems are typically designed for multiple users per system at any one time and requires more advanced training on working at height and PPE. Such fall arrest track systems will require suitable rescue plans and rescue training.

Key Benefits for Overhead Fall Protection

Overhead safety systems offer a robust fall arrest solution
Suitable for multiple users per system it requires more advanced training on working at height and PPE
Overhead Fall Protection is suitable for occasional/less regular access for short/medium durations of time
Overhead Fall Protection is ideal for installation in industrial environments

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Overhead safety systems are ideal for installation in industrial environments, warehouses, loading bays and vehicle/aircraft maintenance workshops.
These fall protection systems must be inspected before and after every use by a trained user. They must be inspected & tested by a suitable working at height Specialist Company a minimum of every 12 months and/or after every fall.
Overhead safety systems are available in a range of materials and finishes, Please see below:
Materials:
Galvanised Steel
Stainless Steel
Zinc Plated Steel
Finishes:
Electro-polished for greater longevity
Overhead safety systems can be fixed to structural steelwork as well as purpose built gantries and davits.
Overhead safety systems are also known as:
Fall arrest lines, overhead latchway systems, rigid rail, fall arrest track , fall restraint rail, fall protection track
These systems are commonly installed in the following sectors:
Residential
Industrial
Offices
Retail
Hotels / Leisure
Education
Healthcare
Utilities
Overhead safety systems feature a travelling device that connects to a cable or wheeled trolley which passes smoothly inside the track. The user is usually attached to a fully extended fall arrest block.
Overhead safety systems provide continuous fall protection for locations where overhead protection is required, such as vehicle loading, machine maintenance, building maintenance as well as access to platforms and gantries.
Overhead safety systems give the user maximum accessibility and hands-free access.
Overhead safety systems comply with the following standards:
EN 795 Class D
Testing/Inspection standards and frequency:
Class D 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 overhead safety systems and any associated PPE equipment must be inspected before and after every use by a trained user.