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Apparatus for Securing Fall Arrest Equipment

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-07-02
PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC & GAS
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[0007]It is a principle object of the invention therefore to provide for an easily securable and easily removable apparatus to temporarily secure a fall arrest system to an angle iron structure used to support for example, a utility electrical circuit breaker, that will not damage the integrity of the structure. The invention advantageously utilizes structural elements of a support structure itself to provide anchor points for the fall arrest system that were not originally intended or used to secure fall arrest equipment.

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Because even a fall from a short distance can cause serious bodily injury or death, the ability to provide adequate fall protection is imperative.
It is often difficult however to find attachment points for portable overhead fall arrest systems that are suitable to accommodate the forces exerted by a falling worker.
Such fall arrest systems typically require permanent and invasive mounting points for the Maypole type device.
Also, these mounting points may damage the environmental and structural integrity of a structure or building.

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[0012]Referring to the drawings, like numbers indicate like parts throughout the views as used in the description herein, the meaning of “a “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes both “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meanings of “and” and “or” include both the conjunctive and disjunctive and may be used interchangeably unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0013]Typical electrical circuit breakers or other utility equipment is commonly mounted on free standing frames formed from angle iron. When it becomes necessary for a worker to perform repairs or installations on top of such electrical equipment, an above the head fall arrest system must be employed. Existing fall arrest anchor posts may provide an adequate anchor point for a fall arrest system, however, typically there is no conve...

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Abstract

An apparatus and method that allows a user to secure a fall arrest system to equipment in locations not originally intended to be used for fall safety equipment. By utilizing non-conventional anchor points to secure the fall arrest system, a user can provide adequate and compliant fall arrest protection on equipment without violating the environmental or structural integrity of the equipment.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to an apparatus and method for securing fall safety equipment. More specifically, the invention is directed to an apparatus and method for securing fall safety equipment to locations not originally intended to be used with fall safety equipment.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]It is currently a requirement that persons working above ground level, performing repairs, installing equipment, or performing maintenance, be outfitted with adequate protection against the possibility of accidental falls to the ground below. Because even a fall from a short distance can cause serious bodily injury or death, the ability to provide adequate fall protection is imperative. This is even true, when the height of the surface above the ground is as little as six feet, and some local and federal regulations require fall protection of some kind for all work above a height of as little as three feet above ground level. For example, Occupationa...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B27/00
CPCE04G21/3204Y10T403/7111E04G21/3261
Inventor WAGER, RALPH W.ANDREULA, MAURICE G.SCHMIDT, HARRY J.STRUYK, DOUGLAS J.
Owner PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC & GAS
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