Safety
Horizontal lifeline
An engineered line between anchorages providing traveling attachment along a horizontal work area.
Hazards
- An engineered line between anchorages providing traveling attachment along a horizontal work area.
Controls
- Account for line tension, sag, multiple users, end loads, clearance, rescue, and qualified-system design.
Personal protective equipment
- Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.
Regional considerations
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Account for line tension, sag, multiple users, end loads, clearance, rescue, and qualified-system design.
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Sources
- Electrical Safety Glossary — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs — Occupational Safety and Health Administration