Safety measures for commercial vehicles are wide-ranging and require intense operator training and regular inspections. It seems like ancient history that once there were no seat belts, backup alarms, or fire-resistant cushions. Although vehicular accidents have not been eliminated, they have been reduced in scope and severity due to government attention and continuous improvement within the industry.

What about safety for the vehicle maintenance worker? Trucks, buses, vans, airplanes, railcars, and other vehicles need regular service to operate safely. Workers must access vehicles from above, below, and all around the body. They are at risk of debilitating or fatal injury without the proper fall protection equipment.

Whether the top of a vehicle is flat, like a bus or trailer, or curved, like a jet or tanker, workers need fall protection equipment for maintenance tasks or loading and unloading. An overhead rigid rail system provides fall protection and, in the event of a slip, fall arrest.

Such a system can be mounted from the ceiling in a perpendicular or parallel configuration. It uses a trolley and tie-off for the employee to traverse the length of the overhead track. The worker is stopped with a shorter drop if the person slips and falls, reducing the possibility of injury and damage to the vehicle or equipment.

A rigid rail system is easy to install, maintain, or reconfigure if necessary. It will provide safety compliance with minimal worker training.

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