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p a e p s s a y y t t y y t t i i - r l l r r t r . r ro a d a a ot f f i i i i e e e te t a t a e c eC n n ct ti d d Ch io on n n u u ha a s s ns d p d p t i t i l ll le s e y y r r e e n s st o d o d s s ng . e g te em u u e e d ms c i c i s a v i v i ar r t i t i e e r ra a n h n h p pi i d dl e a e a ly ye v a v a en nh ha t i t i o o n nc n a n a ci in n n n gl a a r g l d w e y n e e w y y o d - r r n n o o e s m s m u t g g r r a a c i t t k k c c h l h l n e e r c r c o o h a h a g m v v a a e b e b n n a a n n y y n s n s d r d r o a a e e m r r y y d m d m a a f f o o e e e e e n n a a n t t l l t y t y t d t d t t t s o a a i i g g c c r r h h h h h t h t a a f v i i t l t l v v s d s d g creasing the time it takes to complete a task. The challenge, then, is not just about meeting the stringent fall clearance require- ments. It’s also about enabling transporta- tion workers to move freely and efficiently without constantly having to re-adjust their safety equipment or compromise their d u c i n m o m e n t s o f v e e h h u u i i l l m m . E . E e e l l i i i i s s r l r l n n i i t t e e t t t t v v a a r r e e n n a a a a r t r t h h c c n n b b e d e d e e y y i i , t , t l l a a i i i i r r t t i i m m h h d d y a y a s s e m e s s t t e w e w , i , i a a y m n n n n n n d i d i c c o o t t e s r r u u r r k k s s o o n n - v t t - i - s r inno- a a a f f t e e i t t v y y e f . Th . Th a l i i l p s u s u r n n o d d t e e e c r r t s s i c c o o o n s r r a and rail Trolley Rail and EnclosedTrackSystems Finding a solution that safeguards work- ers and facilitates efficient operations is a pressing priority. One of the most prom- ising responses to this challenge is trol- ley rail or enclosed track fall protection t h h n e u e u d u n n s t i q u e d e m a n d s o e e f t s t s t o l h h h u e a e n e n t i o v e e n i e e s t a d f d f a i o o v ored to a t i v e f a l l p r o t e c t i o n s o l u t i o n s t a i l l i q u e d e m a n d s o f t h e a v i a t i o d . e t i n n d u s t r i e s t i o T . T h h r i e s In the bustling world of aviation and rail industries, worker safety and efficiency are paramount. Employees in these sectors fre- quently navigate challenging environments, with two issues standing out: low fall clear- ance and the need for worker mobility. Low fall clearance, a precarious situa- tion — Low fall clearance essentially refers to the limited distance available between a worker and the ground or obstruction be- low. In other words, there’s very little room for error. Picture a rail yard worker walking along the top of a train. In this scenario, the worker is high enough off the ground to be seriously injured in a fall but may not be high enough for more common fall protection methods to arrest their fall. This proximity presents a unique problem: the fall protection system must arrest a fall almost instantaneously. Worker mobility, a must-have for effi- ciency — In addition to low fall clearance, these industries necessitate a high degree of worker mobility. Employees often have to move along the length of a train, air- plane, or heavy equipment to carry out their duties. This mobility is integral to efficient operations, but it also introduces additional risk, as the potential for falls in- creases with movement. Take, for example, a rail yard worker. Their duties may involve traversing the length of a long freight train to inspect couplings, brakes, and wheels. Similarly, aviation mechanics must frequently navi- gate the length and breadth of an aircraft fuselage, from nose to tail and wingtip to wingtip, performing maintenance tasks, inspections, and repairs. Traditional fall protection systems, while sufficient for many industries, may not provide the optimal solution in these specific scenarios. Harnesses that restrict movement or anchor points that need constant repositioning can hamper a worker’s efficiency and potentially intro- duce additional safety hazards. Conventional Systems Conventional fall protection systems often struggle to balance safety and worker mo- bility. For example, a harness with a fixed- - EXPERIENCE THE STANDARD IN FALL PROTECTION TRY BEFORE YOU BUY MSA sets the standard for fall protection. Our PPE is designed for comfort and compliance–so you can focus on productivity. Find out how you can qualify for a free product trial before you buy. SEE US AT NSC, BOOTH #2936 MSAsafety.com/dare-to-compare www.ohsonline.com OCTOBER 2023 | Occupational Health & Safety 71