Tether Track® Fall Protection Systems
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Protect your people and your productivity. Tether Track Fall Protection Systems

YOUR EMPLOYEES’ SAFETY HANGS IN THE BALANCE. The facts are alarming. According to data compiled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, each year, hundreds of workers are killed and thousands are seriously injured by workplace falls. In addition to the tragic human toll, occupational falls constitute a considerable financial burden as well, when you factor in the significant medical and compensation costs. In response, regulatory agencies are tightening their requirements for fall protection standards, and increasing penalties and fines for noncompliance. Are you putting your company and...

FALL PROTECTION BY THE CODE. WHAT OSHA REQUIRES Under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR), the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OSHA) assures and enforces safe and healthful working conditions for general industry, construction, and maritime trades. Employers have the duty of providing their workers with a place of employment free from recognized safety and health hazards. OSHA enforces regulation 1926, Subpart M, for construction and regulation 1910, Subparts D and F, for general industry, which specify when fall protection is required. These regulations must be followed...

ELIMINATE THE GUESSWORK WITH TETHER TRACK® . A fall arrest system is an active means of protecting workers from falls in elevated environments. When using fall arrest systems, one of the most critical considerations is choosing a safe anchor point that offers total protection when used with full body harnesses and self-retracting lifelines (SRL). With Tether Track, guesswork is removed from the process, as your workers are assured a fully engineered anchorage system developed for their specific job. After all, keeping them productive and safe is the essence of our system. The complete...

WHY RIGID RAIL FALL ARREST IS BEST. LESS FALL CLEARANCE REQUIRED While Wire Rope systems require additional fall clearance due to the initial sag of the wire. By eliminating both the initial and dynamic sag distance, the Gorbel Tether Track Rigid Rail Fall Arrest System stops the fall in a much shorter distance, making it the best option for low-headroom applications. With a shorter overall fall distance than wire rope, less clearance is required from the anchor point to the floor below. REDUCED RISK OF SECONDARY FALL INJURIES Wire rope systems can create hazardous situations due to the...

COMPONENTS OF A FALL ARREST SYSTEM ANCHORAGE A secure point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards or deceleration devices; commonly referred to as a tie-off point. CONNECTING DEVICE A device used to link the body support component of the system to the anchorage connector, such as a shock-absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lanyard (SRL). BODY HARNESS Provides a connection point on the worker to distribute the forces evenly across the body in the event of a fall. GORBEL FALL ARREST SYSTEMS: DESIGNED WITH YOUR NEEDS IN MIND. At Gorbel, we understand that you face unique challenges when...

WHY GORBEL’S TETHER TRACK SYSTEM SHOULD BE YOUR FALL PROTECTION CHOICE. WORKER PROTECTION It is up to the user to choose an adequate anchor point while on the job. Using Tether Track takes the guesswork out of the decision. Tether Track is designed and built for fall arrest, plain and simple. With Tether Track in place, workers are no longer inclined to choose an anchor point that is designed for something other than personal protection. AVOID SWING FALLS Swing falls may occur when the anchorage point is located in an area that is not directly above the worker. With fixed anchorage points,...

TETHER TRACK® SYSTEMS Swing Arm Systems When space is an issue or ceilings are inaccessible, swing arm systems can provide flexible solutions in industries ranging from food distillation to coal processing. The Tether Track Swing Arm Fall Arrest System provides circular or semicircular fall protection within a limited footprint. Used extensively in areas where both overhead cranes and fall protection systems share the same space, swing arm systems may be mounted to an existing wall column or to the floor in a free standing configuration. Since swing arm systems may be easily moved out of...

Fold Away Systems Gorbel’s Fold Away Systems provide safety when you need it, and space when the system is not in use. Similar to the swing arm systems, Tether Track Fold Away Systems supply convenient fall arrest when extended without sacrificing productivity. Ideal for areas such as railroad maintenance facilities or where large food processors must be regularly maintained, these systems may be easily moved from the work environment when fall protection is not essential. By deploying only when needed, fold away systems allow complete access to overhead cranes in order to keep production...

TETHER TRACK® SYSTEMS Tether Track Brings Peace of Mind to Transportation Authority Recently, a transportation authority began replacing old buses with more fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles to decrease fuel costs and emissions. When these new buses need maintenance, workers must climb to the bus roofs to cut power from the electric battery packs. The solution was installing four identical ceiling mounted Gorbel Tether Track anchor systems with Miller self-retracting lanyards with 20 feet of line. The Tether Track style chosen featured a 39-foot-long dual-trussed monorail, which fully covers...

Custom Options In addition to our standard systems, Tether Track can be customized to meet your exact needs. Whether your requirements are driven by individuals, or are a result of multi-departmental specifications, our certified engineers and welders will create a Tether Track system that’s right for you. Single Pole Systems Special Finishes When numerous obstacles exist in the work space and standard multiple-column systems are not practical, single pole systems provide a convenient alternative. Used regularly in tank car servicing or heavy-duty truck securing and tarping areas, single...