Abstract: A davit assembly comprises a leg having an inner portion and an outer portion, a base, a support, and an arm. The inner portion has a first end and a second end, and the outer portion has a third end and a fourth end. The first end and the third end are secured to one another, and the inner portion extends partially along the length of the outer portion. The second end is proximate a middle portion of the outer portion. The base includes a cavity, and the first end and the third end are secured to the base. The bushing is incorporated into the cavity of the base. The support has a bottom end and a top end, the bottom end being rotatable within the bushing and connectable to the base. The arm is operatively connected to the top end of the support.

Abstract: A double locking snap hook (100, 200, 300) includes a gate (120, 220, 320) reinforced by a lock (160, 260, 360), which enables the double locking snap hook (100, 200, 300) to withstand a tensile load of up to at least 3,600 pounds.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides an anchorage assembly for a horizontal lifeline system including a stanchion having a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a third connecting portion. The first connecting portion is configured and arranged to be operatively connected to an end of a cable. The second connecting portion is configured and arranged to be operatively connected to an intermediate bracket for supporting an intermediate portion of the cable. The third connecting portion is configured and arranged to be operatively connected to any one of several bases supporting the stanchion on a support structure.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment connector includes a catch, a housing, and a locking member. The catch has an end with an engaging member, and the housing has a cavity and a supporting member. The locking member is positioned within the cavity and has a first position and a second position. The cavity and the locking member have a first configuration when the locking member is in the first position, and the cavity and the locking member have a second configuration when the locking member is in the second position. The first configuration is configured and arranged to receive the end of the catch. The second configuration is configured and arranged to engage the end of the catch between the supporting member and the locking member thereby locking the catch, and the supporting member of the housing provides a surface upon which the engaging member exerts force should a fall occur.

Abstract: A tension device for use with a self-retracting lifeline having a drum includes a lifeline and an elastic member. The lifeline has a retracting end, an intermediate portion, and a connecting end. The retracting end is operatively connected to the drum, and the connecting end is releasably connectable to a user. The elastic member interconnects the retracting end and the connecting end. The elastic member provides tension on the lifeline and prevents the drum from retracting the lifeline when the connecting end of the lifeline rebounds in an upward direction during a fall.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment safety device for use with an upright structure includes an elongate member, a connecting member, a securing member, and a lifeline. The connecting member is operatively connected to the elongate member proximate a first end of the elongate member. The connecting member extends outward from the elongate member and is configured and arranged to engage the upright structure. The securing member is operatively connected to the elongate member proximate a second end of the elongate member. The securing member is configured and arranged to extend around a portion of an anchor member. The connecting member and the securing member anchor the elongate member thereby providing an anchorage point. The lifeline is operatively connected to the elongate member, wherein the lifeline provides fall protection proximate the upright structure when the elongate member is anchored.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment safety harness includes two straps operatively connected to a D-ring, which is operatively connected to a biasing mechanism urging the D-ring to an upright position. The safety harness may also include an impact indicator for providing indication when the D-ring has been subjected to a force and a wear pad for reducing wear on the straps of the safety harness.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment safety harness includes two straps that are operatively connected at a juncture and a D-ring proximate the juncture. A retrofittable, removable back panel padding is configured and arranged to accommodate the straps and the D-ring to aid in the comfort in donning the safety harness.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment safety harness includes two straps operatively connected to a D-ring, which is operatively connected to a biasing mechanism urging the D-ring to an upright position. The safety harness may also include an impact indicator for providing indication when the D-ring has been subjected to a force and a wear pad for reducing wear on the straps of the safety harness.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment self-retracting lifeline (100) includes a centrifugal clutch assembly (121) having a pawl (128) and a spring (131). The pawl (128) and the spring (131), which do not require any fixed attachment to any other component of the device, are held in place and pivotable within a plate (143). The plate (143) is rotatable within a cavity (120) of a brake hub (118) including teeth (141) extending into the cavity (120). When a centrifugal force is applied, the pawl (128) compresses the spring (131) and moves away from the plate (143) to engage the teeth (141) thereby activating a brake assembly within the self-retracting lifeline (100).