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Vertical lifeline

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

Safety notes

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

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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.