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Fall Protection and Fall Arrest Systems

Anchortex Corporation is a distributor of fall arrest systems, lifelines, harnesses, positioning systems, suspension systems, and retrieval systems as part of a comprehensive fall protection plan under OSHA standards.

Fall Arrest Systems are designed to halt a fall and distribute the fall-arresting forces over a large portion of the body, in order to reduce the chances of injury. This involves a full body harness and a shock absorbing lanyard, lifeline, or other means of securing the personal protection equipment to the anchorage point or attachment point, and requires an I-Beam, tie off strap, or other attachment area that will support a minimum of 5000 lbs. or more in order to meet safety requirements.

Work Positioning Systems are designed to hold workers in place while giving hands-free access to the work area. Work positioning systems must include a secondary system for fall arrest in the event that the work positioning system fails. This generally involves a re-bar assembly or other connecting device for work positioning, and a full body assembly and shock absorbing lanyard connected to a proper attachment point for fall arrest should the work positioning system fail or when changing from one work position to another.

Suspension Systems are designed to lower or raise a worker and support them while in this position, such as suspended scaffolds supporting workers on a building facade. Workers must be protected against falling should the work platform fail for any reason; if this is not built into the suspension device, it must be incorporated into the system as a separate item. The anchor points for the suspension system and fall arrest system must be separate so that one failure will not lead to a catastrophic outcome.

Retrieval Systems are designed to raise and lower workers into and out of confined spaces. Workers should be attached to a retrieval system prior to entering a confined space. If an accident occurs, the worker may then be pulled to safety by his retrieval system. Retrieval systems are often used in rescues, with consideration given for the time required to perform the rescue. Individual requirements may vary based on the needs of employees, but most systems use a tripod or similar system that can anchor 5000 lbs or more as an attachment point; a ladder, personnel winch, or work line enabling the worker to enter or exit the confined space; a suspension device for lifting or lowering a worker; and a full body harness connected to a lifeline or recovery winch, separate from the raising and lowering device, to serve as a rescue device in the event that it becomes necessary.

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    French Creek 650 Full Body Harness for Fall Protection
    F600991
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  • French Creek 600 Full Body Vest Style Harness with Friction Buckle Leg Straps
    French Creek 600 Full Body Vest Style Harness with Friction Buckle Leg Straps
    F600988
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  • Gemtor 972/872 AirFlo Padded Multiā€Purpose Harness
    Gemtor 972/872 AirFlo Padded Multiā€Purpose Harness
    G6001252
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  • French Creek 570 Full Body Harness with Super-Quick Bayonet Buckles
    French Creek 570 Full Body Harness with Super-Quick Bayonet Buckles
    F600987
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    $83.20
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  • French Creek 550B Full Body Harness with Grommet-Tongue Buckle Leg Straps & Hip D-Rings
    French Creek 550B Full Body Harness with Grommet-Tongue Buckle Leg Straps & Hip D-Rings
    F600986
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    $78.40
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  • Gemtor 975/875 AirFlo Padded Construction Harness with Lumbar Support & Removable Belt
    Gemtor 975/875 AirFlo Padded Construction Harness with Lumbar Support & Removable Belt
    G6001251
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  • Gemtor 846427 Class 2 Hi-Vis Fall Protection Vest Harness
    Gemtor 846427 Class 2 Hi-Vis Fall Protection Vest Harness
    G6001253
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    $274.20
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  • French Creek 550 Full Body Harness with Grommet-Tongue Buckle Leg Straps
    French Creek 550 Full Body Harness with Grommet-Tongue Buckle Leg Straps
    F600985
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  • French Creek 530B-HOT Full Body Harness w/ Kevlar Webbing, Mating Buckle Leg Straps & Hip D-Rings
    French Creek 530B-HOT Full Body Harness w/ Kevlar Webbing, Mating Buckle Leg Straps & Hip D-Rings
    F601536
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    $260.50
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  • Gemtor 832 Construction Style Tongue Buckle Harness
    Gemtor 832 Construction Style Tongue Buckle Harness
    G600975
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  • French Creek 530-HOT Full Body Harness w/ Kevlar Webbing & Mating Buckle Leg Straps
    French Creek 530-HOT Full Body Harness w/ Kevlar Webbing & Mating Buckle Leg Straps
    F601535
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    $250.30
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  • French Creek 500 Full Body Harness with Friction Buckle Leg Straps
    French Creek 500 Full Body Harness with Friction Buckle Leg Straps
    F601534
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    $69.90
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  • French Creek 530 Full Body Harness with Mating Buckle Leg Straps
    French Creek 530 Full Body Harness with Mating Buckle Leg Straps
    F601533
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  • Gemtor 3000/3010 AirFlo Padded Wind/Energy/Construction Climbing Harness with Front D-Ring
    Gemtor 3000/3010 AirFlo Padded Wind/Energy/Construction Climbing Harness with Front D-Ring
    G6001250
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  • Gemtor 900 Construction Style All Day Comfort Full Body Harness
    Gemtor 900 Construction Style All Day Comfort Full Body Harness
    G600974
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