Lectures / Fall Protection Systems and EN 795
Fall Protection Systems and EN 795
A detailed look at fall-arrest systems, from harnesses and lanyards to anchor points and running lines. The session explains the difference between restraint and arrest, why anchor ratings matter, and the rescue planning that must exist before anyone leaves the ground.
Lecture · Working at Height
How a complete fall protection system is built around EN 795 anchors.
What you will take away
By the end of this session you will understand the key principles behind working at height and be able to apply them to your own workplace with confidence. The lecture keeps the theory practical and connects every point back to the relevant EN standards and tools available across SafetyOrbit.
Watch and follow up
Live sessions are announced on the Training Calendar, and recordings are added to the Lectures library afterwards. To go deeper on the standards referenced here, visit the EN Standards Library.
A fall-arrest system depends on a correctly rated and positioned anchor point.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between restraint and fall arrest?
Restraint physically prevents a worker from reaching a fall hazard at all, while fall arrest allows movement into a position where a fall is possible but stops the fall after it has started, within a calculated clearance distance.
Why does an anchor's rating matter so much?
An anchor must be rated and positioned for the specific type of load and direction it will actually see in a fall, and an anchor rated to EN 795 is verified for that job in a way an improvised anchor point is not.
What must exist before anyone works at height with fall-arrest equipment?
A rescue plan – if fall-arrest equipment can be needed, a means of promptly rescuing a suspended person must be planned and available before work starts, since prolonged suspension itself carries real medical risk.
Can a lanyard and a running line be used interchangeably?
No, each fall protection component is designed for a specific role in the system, and substituting one for the other can invalidate the system's rated performance.
Where does this lecture connect on SafetyOrbit?
It links to EN 795 and the related fall-protection standards, plus the fall clearance calculator tool.