A ladder dock includes a planar mounting panel defining an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface of the mounting panel configured to contact and be secured to a surface of an elevated structure; and a planar connecting panel defining an upper surface and a lower surface, the connecting panel extending from the mounting panel and angled upward with respect to the mounting panel by a bend angle, the connecting panel defining a first notch and a second notch, a portion of the connecting panel positioned between the first notch and the second notch, each of the first notch and the second notch extending in a direction away from the mounting panel, the first notch and the second notch sized to receive and fix a position of a ladder relative to the ladder dock.

Methods, systems, assemblies, and/or the like are provided. According to various embodiments, there is provided an absorber assembly including: an absorber body configured to deform under one or more loading forces; a load lock comprising a first counter face and a second counter face, wherein the load lock is configured to prevent deformation of the absorber body when the one or more loading forces are below a minimal threshold; a primary absorbing part configured to deform the absorber body such that the absorber body does not exceed a primary threshold; and a secondary absorbing part configured to deform the absorber body such that the absorber body does not exceed a secondary threshold. In some embodiments, the absorber assembly includes a line of deformation (LOD) disposed on or within the absorber body, wherein the LOD comprises one or more radii.

The application is directed to a ladder assist that may be secured to a ladder for preventing falls when persons are using a ladder. The ladder assist is operationally configured to prevent falls during access and egress of a fixed ladder of a structure, e.g., a fixed ladder of a transportation container or a building.

A method of handling fall protection systems (2) in association with towers, pylons and masts includes climbing a tower (5), securing a guide channel (10) to a top portion (6) of the tower, extending a fall protection guide line (20) through the guide channel, connecting a first end (3) of a fall protection system (2) to a first end (21) of the guide line (20), extending the fall protection system (2) through the secured guide channel (10) by pulling a second end (22) of the guide line, securing the first end (3) of the fall protection system to a ground (G) level fixing point (8) and securing a second end (4) of the fall protection system to personal protection equipment worn by a worker. An assembly (1) for handling fall protection systems in association with towers, pylons and masts is also provided.

A safety restraint anchor system may include, but is not limited to: a pole portion; a circumferential frame portion disposed about an axis of the pole; and at least one safety line anchor.

A bracket for a ladder includes a base member and an arm connected to the base member, the arm being at an angle relative to the base member, the arm comprising a first end having a clamp and a second end having a tethering structure. The base member has a shape configured to be positioned on a rung of a ladder with the clamp engaging a frame member of a work platform system.

A fall arrest system is provided that can be mounted to a ladder or another climbable structure. The fall arrest system includes a cable that extends from an upper member of the fall arrest system to a lower member of the fall arrest system. To couple the cable to the upper member and the lower member, an upper cable supporting assembly and a lower cable supporting assembly are provided. The upper cable supporting assembly may be visible to the ambient environment, and the lower cable supporting assembly may be partially surrounded by a casing with an opening. Thus, the upper cable supporting assembly and the lower cable supporting assembly may be visually inspected without removing housing components. Moreover, the lower cable supporting assembly may include an attenuator for preferably maintaining a desired tension in the cable.

A fall protection system having two telescoping supports positioned at either end of a job location and having a crossbar extending there between that allow a user to work in an elevated position while also providing a tethering point to protect against falls. The supports may be coupled to a pair of conventional ladders that support a walk board, or the supports may directly support a walk board extending between the two supports. The two supports retain and securely attach to a horizontal support beam that is the anchoring location for a fall protection harness. A user may then use the walk board to perform installations or repairs above the minimum height necessary for fall protection and be secured against a fall by attaching via a harness and strap to the cross-bar.

A ladder dock includes a planar mounting panel defining an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface of the mounting panel configured to contact and be secured to a surface of an elevated structure; and a planar connecting panel defining an upper surface and a lower surface, the connecting panel extending from the mounting panel and angled upward with respect to the mounting panel by a bend angle, the connecting panel defining a first notch and a second notch, a portion of the connecting panel positioned between the first notch and the second notch, each of the first notch and the second notch extending in a direction away from the mounting panel, the first notch and the second notch sized to receive and fix a position of a ladder relative to the ladder dock.

Various embodiments are directed to shuttle apparatuses for fall protection and methods of using the same. In various embodiments, a shuttle apparatus comprises a shuttle housing configured for dynamic engagement relative to a guide member, a first brake assembly configured for activation during a fall instance, and a secondary brake assembly configured independent from the first brake assembly, the secondary brake assembly comprising: a secondary brake pawl configured to pivotably rotate between a disengaged position and an activated position, the secondary brake pawl configured to rotate toward the activated position during the fall instance; and a secondary brake lock arm configured to freely rotate independent of the shuttle housing such that the shuttle housing being arranged in an angled configuration causes the secondary brake lock arm to rotate to an engaged position to obstruct the secondary brake pawl from rotating, thereby preventing the secondary brake assembly from being activated.