Fall protection lifelinesFall protection lifelines are safety systems designed to prevent falls from heights while working at elevated locations.

Fall Protection Lifelines: Understanding Their Purpose

The term “lifelines” refers to safety systems designed to prevent the risk of falls during work performed at height and equipped with safety cables. These devices are essential for operations such as roof maintenance, the upkeep of solar panels or elevated systems, and façade cleaning, ensuring maximum protection for workers exposed to height related dangers.

The Types of fall protection lifelines

Lifelines are classified into two main categories, each governed by specific technical documents and designed to ensure safety during work at height.

Horizontal Lifelines

These anchoring devices, which can be either temporary or permanent, consist of flexible metal cables stretched horizontally. They are designed to allow safe movement of operators along a horizontal plane or with a maximum deviation of 15° from the horizontal. Horizontal lifelines are ideal for long, complex roofs or extensive surfaces, where continuous protection during movement is essential. The technical and performance requirements for these devices are outlined in the following standards:

• EN 795:2012 Type C
• CEN/TS 16415:2013

These regulatory references classify horizontal lifelines as TYPE C anchoring devices, tailored for specific contexts and usage methods, ensuring maximum protection and compliance with existing regulations.

Vertical Lifelines

Designed to ensure safety during ascent and descent operations, vertical lifelines include guided fall protection devices that use an anchoring line, typically made of a taut cable. These systems are secured or integrated into fixed ladders or rungs, making them essential in contexts where it is necessary to protect operators during access or work at height. The performance of vertical lifelines is regulated by the following technical documents:

• EN 353-1:2014+A1:2017
• RFU 11.119 version 1, which governs the requirements for multiple operators connected simultaneously.

Both types of fall protection lifelines are indispensable solutions for safety in work at height, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk reduction through devices designed for every operational need.

Why Choose the Fall Protection Lifelines from Genesi Protection?

Genesi Protection’s fall protection lifelines provide innovative and reliable solutions for safety in work at heights, designed to ensure maximum efficiency and full compliance with regulations, including:

• EN 795:2012 Type C
• CEN/TS 16415:2013
• EN 353-1:2014+A1:2017

• Rigorous and Comprehensive Certifications

The fall protection systems are engineered to meet the most stringent European and Italian technical standards, ensuring protection and regulatory compliance in every application.

• Ideal for Teams of Up to Four Operators

With certification for simultaneous use by a maximum of four operators, Genesi’s fall protection systems guarantee optimal safety and high operational efficiency, even in the presence of larger work teams.

• Reduction of Structural Loads

Energy absorbers and collapsible intermediate systems significantly reduce the loads transferred to the structure in the event of a fall, providing comprehensive protection for both workers and infrastructures.

• Materials of the Highest Quality

Made from stainless steel and aluminum alloy, the fall protection systems are resistant to corrosion and designed for longevity, even in environments exposed to harsh weather conditions.

• Rapid and Modular Installation

Thanks to their lightweight design and modularity, Genesi’s fall protection systems simplify installation and reduce intervention times, optimizing costs for installers and maintenance personnel.

• Seamless Integration with Landscape and Buildings

Each system is designed to harmoniously fit into the surrounding environment, ensuring a discreet design that perfectly integrates with residential, commercial, or historic buildings.

• Versatile and Customizable Accessories

A complete range of accessories allows for the customization of fall protection systems based on specific needs, offering tailored solutions for various types of roofs, structures, or operations at heights.

Choosing Genesi Protection’s solutions means investing in safety, quality, and innovation, safeguarding workers and infrastructures with systems engineered to excel in all conditions.

Safety cannot be measured (only) in meters.

Falls from heights are the leading cause of fatal workplace accidents, and it is often at lower heights that the most insidious dangers lie. The apparent simplicity of working at 2 or 3 meters induces many to underestimate the risks, leading them to work without appropriate protections. However, it is in these situations that serious incidents occur frequently, sometimes resulting in fatal consequences.

The law establishes a mandatory framework, but safety goes beyond legal obligations.

It is not enough to comply with legal requirements; every action must be informed by a thorough risk assessment that considers every scenario as potentially hazardous. Adopting a preventive approach is not only a responsible choice but also a duty to those who operate in high-risk environments.

Genesi Protection advocates for a perspective that transcends mere legal compliance, providing tailored solutions designed to ensure maximum protection in all situations, ranging from significant heights to seemingly less dangerous contexts.

Every meter matters. Every life is essential. Let’s make it count!