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Securing a flat roof with the BARRIER guardrail system from INNOTECH
04.03.2025 | Technical Terms
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Roof edge protection

An edge protection system is a protective system installed on the roof to minimize the risk of falls (from a height). It consists, for example, of a BARRIER guardrail...

Subject of working alone and fall protection systems on PV installations
30.01.2025 | Legal foundations
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Working alone

Working alone means that one person is working on their own without anyone who can help being in the vicinity – in the specialist jargon “beyond audible and visible...

A man in PPE is standing in front of a guardrail to demonstrate the AUVA fall prevention (protection) system.
09.01.2025 | Legal foundations
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AUVA fall protection

Falls from heights remain one of the most common and serious types of workplace accidents in Austria. The Austrian Workers' Compensation Board (AUVA) plays a central role...

A man wearing personal protective equipment that complies with EU regulations.
17.12.2024 | Legal foundations
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EU Personal Protective Equipment Regulation

(EU) Regulation 2016/425 on personal protective equipment ensures that personal protective equipment (PPE) complies with European standards. Employers are required to...

A flat roof protected by a lifeline system and sophisticated thermal separation.
19.09.2024 | Planning & statics
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Thermal separation for fall protection systems

Thermal separation, combined with fall protection and the posts required to be anchored in the roof, is decisive when it comes to the longevity of buildings. Effective...

Two men are kneeling on a flat roof, wearing anti-fall PPE on their bodies.
08.08.2024 | Technical Terms
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Anti-fall PPE

Numerous fall protection systems protect against serious fall injuries only when combined with personal protective equipment against falls from a height (anti-fall PPE)....

Anchorage equipment unprotected crane construction site
16.05.2024 | Technical Terms

Anchorage equipment

In a variety of work areas, from industry to building maintenance, anchorage equipment is indispensable for safety during the static and mobile handling of loads....

Substructure for photovoltaics with protected roof surface, in sunshine
21.03.2024 | Planning & statics

Substructure for photovoltaics

The substructure for photovoltaic systems creates the foundation for safe installations. It allows modules to be installed on various substructures, such as roofs and...

Solar building with photovoltaic facade
07.03.2024 | Planning & statics
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Fall protection for photovoltaic facades

What is the role of the photovoltaics in the development of the building? And how do you protect workers effectively during installation and servicing at heights where...

Protective railing secures against falls
15.02.2024 | Technical Terms
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Protective railings

Protective railing, also known as a guardrail system, is a form of collective protection and plays a decisive role in accident protection. In our wiki post we examine the...

Wind power plant Wind power gwo training
08.02.2024 | Technical Terms
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GWO Global Wind Organisation

The Global Wind Organisation (GWO) was founded as a non-profit organisation by leading wind turbine manufacturers and wind farm operators. Its objective is the continuing...

Industrial climber secures the edge of a fall
01.02.2024 | Technical Terms
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Industrial climbers

Certified industrial climbers are experienced specialists who play an important role in the maintenance and safety of modern infrastructure. From towering skyscrapers to...

Transition to a roof, protected by TAURUS rail protection system.
14.12.2023 | Technical Terms

Protected transition

A transition is a structure which enables people to move from a (raised) surface to another surface or over an obstacle. Transitions are necessary for reaching platforms...

No competition for space between fall protection and photovoltaic equipment.
30.11.2023 | Planning & statics
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Fall protection systems and the competition for space

Optimisation of roof surfaces for PV installations is an important topic in the area of renewable energy. Clearance areas for fall protection systems therefore become...

The fall factor in fall protection systems illustrated by the example of a stairwell.
23.11.2023 | Technical Terms
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Fall factor in fall protection systems

The fall factor carries crucial meaning in the field of fall protection. It describes the ratio of the fall height to the released rope length. This wiki post sheds light...

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14.11.2023 | Planning & statics

Roof penetration

Protecting the roof from damage makes good sense, so that it remains watertight and no subsequent harm arises. However, penetration of the roof is sometimes necessary,...

Building with rail system tested to CEN/TS 16415, from which 2 people are suspended.
30.10.2023 | Standards, approvals and certificates
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CEN/TS 16415 Multi-person testing

CEN/TS 16415 defines safety standards and test procedures for anchorage devices used in personal fall protection equipment. These apply to the simultaneous use of a...

Securing pillars are installed at the transition to the roof.
18.10.2023 | Technical Terms

Securing pillars

Securing pillars are safety devices which protect users against falling. They serve as anchor points for personal protective equipment against falls from a height (PPE),...

In Germany DGUV 112-198 is the prerequisite for the use of anti-fall PPE.
11.10.2023 | Legal foundations
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DGUV regulation 112-198

DGUV regulation 112-198 is the German provision for protective equipment against falls. It includes four types of fall arrest systems: having mobile or fixed anchorage...

Shock absorbers are used together with personal protective equipment to reduce the shock force during a fall.
21.09.2023 | Technical Terms

Shock absorbers

When used correctly, shock absorbers reduce the falling forces acting on a person equipped with personal protective equipment. Part of the energy is absorbed by the...

In Europe, anchor points and anchorage devices on buildings are standardised against EN 795.
05.09.2023 | Standards, approvals and certificates
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EN 795: Fall protection to the European standard

EN 795 is a European standard for anchorage devices and their components in fall protection systems. These include fixed and mobile anchorage points, as well as personal...

DIBt approval is a quality certification for the German market.
10.08.2023 | Standards, approvals and certificates

DIBt approval for fall protection systems

Through its approval for the German market, the Deutsche Institut für Bautechnik (DIBt - German Institute of Construction Technology) ensures quality and safety of...

Two construction workers discuss the BauV.
03.08.2023 | Legal foundations

BauV – The Construction Workers Protection Regulation in Austria

In Austria the Construction Workers Protection Regulation - or BauV for short - is a legal foundation for the use of fall protection systems on construction sites....

Lighting protection regulations for fall protection systems save lives.
20.07.2023 | Legal foundations
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Protecting fall protection systems against lightning

This concise post will fill you in on why a lightning rod alone does not constitute an appropriate lighting protection system, on who is responsible in the event of...

Fall protection system according to the ASR A2.1 on top of a futuristic building
06.07.2023 | Legal foundations

ASR A2.1 - German rule for protection against falls

In Germany, the ASR A2.1 is often named in the same breath with fall protection. It ranks among the essential technical rules and thus legal regulations intended to...

A figure and a gavel emphasise the legal regulations for fall protection systems
27.06.2023 | Legal foundations
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Legal principles of fall protection

When using a fall protection system, both as an employer and as an employee, it is necessary to comply with the applicable law and the individual rules of the workplace....

Industrial protection with PPE as fall protection
13.06.2023 | Technical Terms

Industrial protection and industrial safety – the difference

Industrial protection is synonymous with all measures taken to achieve safe working, i.e. industrial safety. Employers are responsible for their employees being able to...

Fall height illustrated by a man standing on top of a building in the mountains.
23.05.2023 | Technical Terms

Fall height

The fall height denotes the height from which the fall victim hits the ground or a different surface during a fall. The selection of the right dimensions for the suitable...

Sign informing about suspension trauma
24.04.2023 | Technical Terms

Suspension trauma

Dreaded as a possible consequence of a fall, suspension trauma may lead to a life-threatening condition through unconsciousness. While statistically rare, suspension...

The STOP principle includes protective measures for workplaces with a high hazard potential.
27.03.2023 | Technical Terms

STOP principle

The STOP principle is applied to determine, establish, and implement protective measures for workplaces having high risk potential, and it forms part of a risk...