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Rooftop routes

Horizontal lifeline by solar panels

A horizontal lifeline links engineered anchors along a planned rooftop route. Here, the line follows the service aisle beside the solar panels so a worker can move through the work area while connected.

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Horizontal lifeline along an elevated building ledge.
FROM OUR PROJECTSHorizontal lifeline along an elevated building ledge.

UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM

Stay connected along the service aisle.

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    The cable follows the planned maintenance route.

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    Intermediate supports help define the line's path.

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    Restraint or fall-arrest use depends on the complete engineered system.

AMERICAN ANCHOR INSTALLATIONS

From the field.

These installed horizontal lifelines illustrate the cable and anchorage details used when planning a maintenance route.

KEEP EXPLORING

The next connection.

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Roof-anchor installation during construction.
Personal fall protection

Roof anchors & horizontal lifelines

Illustrative 3D detail of the skylight and raised protective mesh.
Roof openings

Skylight mesh guard

YOUR BUILDING. YOUR NEXT STEP.

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Further readingAmerican Anchor: Horizontal LifelinesOSHA 1910.140: Personal fall protection systemsKee Safety: Fall Protection Solutions for Solar Rooftops