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Horizontal lifeline

Also known as HLL.

An engineered line between anchorages providing traveling attachment along a horizontal work area.

Safety notes

  • Account for line tension, sag, multiple users, end loads, clearance, rescue, and qualified-system design.
  • 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

  1. Electrical Safety Glossary · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  2. Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.