Overhead Crane Rail

A fall protection program must be in place prior to using the crane rail fall protection system. The program must include training, inspection and a rescue system.

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A. The brackets are positioned as high as possible ideally around 6 to 7 feet from the crane rail to reduce the fall distance.

B. Place the removable trolley at any point of the horizontal lifeline and close shut.

C. Attach the fall arrest self-retracting lifeline or shock absorbing lanyard to the trolley. The shock absorbing end to be attached to the full body harness.

D. The user can now walk the length of the horizontal lifeline while attached to the fall protection system.

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Full-Body Harness: Only a full body harness can be used in a fall arrest system such as this crane rail application. The harness reduces the forces of the fall on the body and also keeps the user in an upright position when properly worn.
Fall Arrest Device: The option is to use a self-retracting lifeline or shock absorbing lanyard. Either device is utilized to reduce the arresting forces of the fall on the user.
Connecting Means: A trolley that is designed to glide over the brackets of the horizontal lifeline system. This feature keeps the user connected to the fall.
Horizontal Lifeline: This is a stainless steel cable lifeline that runs the length of the crane rail to allow the user to attach at any point and walk to the disabled crane bridge.
Anchorage Connector: The brackets are designed to have a custom fit to your steel columns in most cases by clamping.