Designing a lifeline system requires not only knowledge of the general regulations (Consolidated Act on Safety, Legislative Decree 81/08), but also an understanding of the area in which the work will be carried out. Spider Linee Vita is able to meet the needs of the construction, residential and industrial sectors for the design and installation of customised solutions, as well as fall-arrest lifeline systems. To ensure the best possible results, Spider Linee Vita follows a structured process that guarantees the highest quality installation. This page explains what designing a lifeline system involves:
The first step consists of carefully planning every detail, from the initial design based on the area to the methods and timing of the lifeline system’s installation. The methods of access and installation, the timing, the handling of the necessary products, and any potential site interferences must all be correctly calculated. These are all fundamental factors that determine
The design of a lifeline system or a fall-protection system must follow strict standards set out by current regulations. In addition to Legislative Decree 81/08, the reference standards for all fall-protection systems are: EN795/12 – UNI EN 11158/15 – UNI 11578/15 – UNI 11560/14, each of which has its own specific scope of application. According to Article 115 of Legislative Decree 81/08, “where collective protection measures have not been implemented (…), workers must use suitable protection systems for the specific use, made up of various components compliant with technical standards”, such as the following:
The stages involved in designing a fall-protection system such as a lifeline system are:
Verifying the quality of the fixing is extremely important to ensure the quality of the system’s installation. It is therefore advisable to plan for/assess the need for on-site tests, using testing methods and tools suited to the products to be installed and to the type of supporting structure to which the fall-arrest system is anchored.
Finally, there is the preparation of the documentation accompanying a lifeline system project.
Technical data sheets – These set out the product’s characteristics, defining materials, geometric features, uses and compliance with current regulations. They also describe the possible installation methods, with reference to the recommended types of support and fixings.
Installation and use manual – The installation and use manual contains the assembly procedures for the most common structural supports and defines, in addition to the type of structure, the recommended fixings and detailed installation steps.
Certifications: All products comply with European standards UNI 11578 – UNI EN 795.
For every installation, the client must archive and make available the documentation relating to the fall-arrest system, for consultation and understanding.
