Vertical lifeline

Hazards

• A flexible line anchored overhead that supports a compatible traveling fall-arrest connection.

Controls

• Use one worker where required, match rope grab and line, protect the anchor and edges, and plan rescue.

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

Use one worker where required, match rope grab and line, protect the anchor and edges, and plan rescue.

Explore related entries

• Fall-arrest lanyard
• Horizontal lifeline