Personal fall protection systems

For the safety of workers at height, Sicurpal offers fixed anchors, lifelines, rigid rails and removable solutions

Fall arrest systems are designed to protect against falls from height, and according to UNI EN 795:2012 they are divided into types: A, B, C, D, E.

  • Type A, C, D devices: they are permanent and include anchor points, flexible or rigid lifelines (rails).
  • Type B and E devices: these are removable and include dead weights and temporary anchors.

Since 1997, Sicurpal has been a leader in the design and manufacture of complete fall protection systems. Our high-quality, reliable devices, certified to current regulations, are installed and periodically inspected by highly qualified in-house personnel in accordance with UNI 11900:2023. For more information on certified Sicurpal fall arresters, click here: https://www.sicurpal.it/it/sicurform-formazione/qualifica-uni-11900/

Fixed single-point anchors

Type A point devices produced and certified according to current regulations

Temporary anchor points

Type B devices designed to be removed at the end of work at height

Lifelines

Type C permanent devices manufactured and certified in accordance with current regulations

Rail

Type D rigid permanent devices manufactured and certified according to current regulations

FAQ.

The rules for safety when working at height are dictated by Legislative Decree 81/2008, otherwise known as the Consolidated Law, which indicates:

  • The figures involved in the assessment, control and application of procedures suitable for protecting workplace safety;
  • The obligation to train and inform workers;
  • Assessing the risks inherent in working at heights—for years the leading cause of workplace deaths—and adopting adequate protection systems.

The Consolidated Law, Articles 15, 17, 22, 90, 91, 110, and 115, emphasize the importance of analyzing the risk of falls from a height and following the provisions of the Technical Standards. The most important of these are:

UNI EN 795:2012 - Anchoring devices
CEN/TS 16415:2013 - Use of the anchoring system by several people at the same time
UNI 11578:2015 - Anchoring devices intended for permanent installation - Requirements and test methods.

Finally, regional regulations must be taken into close consideration when designing the system.

According to UNI EN 795:2012, point 3.6, an anchor point is the point on an anchorage system to which the personal fall protection device is intended to be fixed.

To simplify, the anchor point is the physical part where the connector attaches.

Anchor points allow movement only in a circular area with a radius equal to the length of the lanyard, while lifelines allow linear movement along their entire length.

Portable anchoring devices are suitable for ensuring maximum safety in all operations where there is no fixed anchor or one cannot be installed.

These products comply with EN 795:2012 type B.

Below we list Sicurpal fixed anchors (click on the products to access the dedicated page):

A rigid or track lifeline is an anchorage device that employs a rigid anchor line that deviates from the horizontal by no more than 15° (when measured between the end and intermediate anchors at any point along its length).

Main features:

  • System suitable for rope access work
  • System suitable for use in the presence of photovoltaic systems and for structures with low structural resistance
  • Low visual impact, good mobility and safety
  • Adaptability to the shape of the roof

A Type E anchor (EN 795:2012) is defined as a device for use on surfaces up to 5° from the horizontal where performance is based solely on mass and friction between the device and the surface.

Below we list Sicurpal fixed anchors (click on the products to access the dedicated page):

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