Vertical Lifeline and Ladder Systems
Each year, countless numbers of workers lose footing while carrying tools and materials up ladders due to the presence of grease, mud, snow, ice and water. Sadly, many of these ladder related accidents are preventable with the use of a vertical lifeline system. A vertical lifeline allows movement up and down the entire height of the line, eliminating the need to disconnect and find a new tie-off points while ascending or descending from a tower or ladder. By connecting to the vertical lifeline using a shuttle or traveler, users may move as long as tension is slack on the lifeline. In the event of a fall, the shuttle automatically engages the vertical lifeline and locks, arresting the fall and potentially saving a life.
In addition to providing vertical lifelines, Diversified also manufactures the EZ Fixed Access Ladder System. EZ Series ladders reduce installation times by 50% with adjustable stand-off brackets that eliminate field modification of permanently welded mounting brackets when obstructions interfere with ladder installations.
Prevent accidents, injuries and loss with OSHA and ANSI-compliant ladders and ladder safety systems from DFP.
System Types
DFP is a complete turnkey provider of OSHA compliant fall protection systems with years of experience engineering and installing ladder systems. The end result is a proper fall safety solution that will provide years of safe and reliable service.
Latchways Fixed Ladder Lifeline Kits
Ladder Climb Assist Systems
Ladder Lifelines
Vertical Rigid Track Systems
Design Considerations
Vertical Lifeline and Ladder System Design Considerations Although OSHA regulations do not require the use of a vertical lifeline, all fixed ladders over 24 feet in height require a cage. Ladder cages consist of a series of circular safety hoops and vertical steel bars fastened to the stiles. Although ladder cages may impart a sense of safety, they are not designed to arrest falls; ladder cage systems merely prevent worker falling backwards. In the event of a fall directly down without regaining a grip, a worker can sustain serious injury or easily injure others below on the ladder. For these reasons, we recommend a vertical lifeline as part of every permanent structural ladder design. Whether your facility uses permanent ladder systems, portable ladders, or a combination of both, DFP fall protection engineers can help identify your ladder fall hazards, make specific recommendations to increase the safety of your ladder systems, and implement a safety and training program to ensure worker safety and OSHA compliance.