Stadium, Arena, and Convention Center

Design Considerations

One of the main themes when designing fall protection systems for outdoor stadiums is the corrosive effects associated with continuous exposure to the elements. Horizontal lifelines, single point anchors, beam gliders, and other fall arrest systems used to protect maintenance personnel in these market sectors must be constructed from stainless steel to provide maximum corrosion resistance. Special care must be taken when working in stainless because this material does not have the same mechanical properties as carbon steel. For this reason, fall protection systems and their respective components must be constructed from heavier gauge materials to prevent catastrophic failure.

The beams and ceiling grid systems associated with indoor arenas and convention centers are particularly well suited for horizontal lifelines as a means of fall arrest. Effective system design a must accommodate multiple users and arrest falls before workers strike structure beneath the work area.

Whether the fall arrest application is indoors or outdoors, systems designed for stadiums, arenas, and convention centers typically cover long spans. A continuous pass through horizontal lifeline system provides excellent coverage in terms of length and changes in direction.

It is also important to have systems that allow for long spans of fall protection in this market segment. Our continuous pass through horizontal lifeline system provides excellent coverage in terms of length and changes in direction.

DFP has years of experience designing and installing fall protection systems specifically tailored for each of your facility’s hazardous areas. Our understanding of your unique access points and fall hazards, combined with our turnkey approach to OSHA compliant fall protection will keep both your guests and employees safe.