Vertical Safety Systems

Why Use Vertical Safety Systems

At Altus Safety, we provide Vertical Lifelines from a range of manufacturers to be able to offer world leading fall protection. Our vertical safety line systems fully adhere to BS EN 795: 2012 C, EN353-1:2014, EN353-2:2002, BS 7883 2019 standards.

Vertical safety systems are designed to be retrofitted to new or existing ladders, making them easy to install and aesthetically pleasing. 

Each system comes with a short, shock absorbing fall arrest device allowing for smooth, hands-free operation on ladders ranging from 3-30 metres. Each system also provides complete protection in the event of accidental falls whilst ascending or descending fixed ladders.

Vertical Fall Arrest Systems, as well as any fall arrest system used for Work at Height must be inspected and compliance tested once every 12 months.

Key Benefits of Vertical Safety Systems


  • Easy to install and aesthetically pleasing

  • Travelling fall arrest device allows for smooth, hands-free operation

  • Provides complete fall arrest protection in the event of accidental falls

  • Suitable for multiple users per system requiring training on working at height and PPE

  • Can be fitted to ladders ranging from 3-30 metres

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  • Vertical safety systems are designed to be retrofitted to new or existing ladders, making them easy to install and aesthetically pleasing. 

    Each system comes with a short, shock absorbing fall arrest device allowing for smooth, hands-free operation on ladders ranging from 3-30 metres. Each system also provides complete protection in the event of accidental falls whilst ascending or descending fixed ladders.

    These fall arrest systems are suitable for multiple users per system requiring training on working at height and PPE. As these systems are available in various high quality materials and corrosion resistant finishes, typical uses range from maintenance access for telecommunications, electricity pylons, railway signals, towers/silos and roof access systems on commercial and industrial buildings. As well as vertical safety lines, Altus Safety also offer vertical track systems.

  • Vertical safety systems are available in a range of materials and finishes, Please see below:

    Materials

    Stainless Steel

    Galvanised Steel

    Finishes

    Certain components ‘only’ can be powder coated to any RAL colour

    Vertical safety systems are designed to be retrofitted to new or existing ladders, making them easy to install and aesthetically pleasing.

    Vertical safety systems are also known as:

    Vertical safety lines, vertical track systems

    These systems are commonly installed in the following sectors:

    Residential
    Industrial
    Offices
    Retail
    Hotels / Leisure
    Education
    Healthcare
    Utilities

  • Vertical safety systems comply with the following standards:

    BS EN795 Class C

    BS EN 353-1,

    Testing/Inspection standards and frequency:

    Class C Fall Protection systems under BS EN 795 –minimum of every 12 months and/or after every fall by a working at height specialist company. These systems and any associated PPE equipment must be inspected before and after every use by a trained user.

    Users are required to wear an EN361 compliant body harness in order to connect to the shock absorbing vertical arrest device. Only attach to the system by means of the front D-ring on a compliant full body harness. Always check pre-tension before use on cable systems.

Our Services

  • Height Safety Survey & Risk Assessment

  • Fall Arrest Design, Supply & Installation

  • Work at Height Inspection, Testing & Maintenance

  • Height Safety Training, Courses & Seminar

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