Horizontal Lifelines and Suspended Scaffolds

Overview

Horizontal lifelines must be used to provide fall protection for lower platform workers on multi-level suspended scaffolds. This type of fall protection is required on multi-level scaffolds since vertical lifelines will expose the user to a greater hazard in the event the scaffold falls.

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