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Lifeline and Fall Protection Guides

Regulations, classification, maintenance, costs, and PPE

Roof Lifelines: What They Are

Roof lifelines: what they are, how they work, components, Italian regulations and system selection guide.

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Lifeline Regulations in Italy

Legislative Decree 81/08, legal obligations, UNI EN 795 and UNI 11578 standards, sanctions, and responsibilities.

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Regulations Region by Region

Regional laws on lifelines: Tuscany, Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, and all others.

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Types of Lifelines: A-E Classification

Class A, B, C, D, E: differences, applications, advantages, and how to choose the right type.

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Lifeline Maintenance and Inspection

Inspection frequency (UNI 11560), inspector qualification, costs, and checklist for owners.

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Fall Protection PPE: Harnesses & Category III Devices

Fall protection harnesses, lanyards, retractables and connectors: Category III PPE regulations, inspection and mandatory training.

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Lifelines for Photovoltaics, Condominiums, and Warehouses

Specific fall protection solutions for each application: flat roofs, slopes, skylights.

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EN 17235:2024 - CE Marking for Anchors

The new European standard for permanent anchors: Kit A-D classification, CE marking, AVCP 1+ system, deadlines and obligations.

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Lifeline Installation: Complete Guide

How to install a lifeline: who can install, process phases, fixing types, load testing, timelines and costs.

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Horizontal vs Vertical Lifelines

Differences between horizontal, vertical, rigid and flexible systems. Class C vs Class D and selection guide.

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Roof Technical Report (ETC)

What is the ETC, when it's required, who prepares it, what it contains. FixITh support for preparation.

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EN 14122: Safety Cages and Guardrails

Caged ladders, ship ladders, walkways and industrial guardrails: EN 14122 requirements and Livith solutions.

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Invisible and Design Lifelines

Low-profile fall protection systems in stainless steel for prestigious buildings and historic centres.

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Roof Hoists for Maintenance

Complete guide to roof hoists: types, capacity, regulations and the Livith Myriad range.

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Fall Protection Systems

Complete guide to fall protection systems: classification, regulations, system selection and maintenance.

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Work at Height

Complete guide to work at height: definition, regulations, obligations, PPE, training and penalties.

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