Safety Life Rail Fall Restraint

Life Rail - Secure, Continuous Fall Restraint for Confident Work at Heights



Working at height doesn’t need to mean working in fear.

Safety life rail systems are a permanent, high-performance fall restraint solution designed to provide workers with complete freedom of movement, while keeping them securely connected at all times.

This height safety system works well for elevated work zones, as it enables safe movement along a fixed path without the need for reattachment or manual anchoring with suitable applications such as fall restraint, fall arrest, and abseil.

A correctly designed and installed life rail system reduces risk, ensures compliance, protects workers from falls, creates peace of mind with the use of tethered restraint hardware, providing freedom of movement with fall arrest capability.

Life Rail Systems in Height Safety

Rigid Rai vs Other Systems

• Continuous Protection

The Life Rail continuously and securely connects workers at all times while allowing them to move along the rail, supporting hands-free work and eliminating the need for any hook-on / hook-off landed methodology, maintaining a 100% connection at all times. 

• Zero Deflection 

Rail systems are becoming the preferred methodology for fall restraint applications by providing a rigid rail connection, which minimally deflects under fall arrest load, eliminating the need to consider system deflection clearances.

Simply put, a horisontal life line system will deflect between rigid connections, which can position the user in the fall arrest zone.

While traditional horisontal static lines will deflect (or 'bow') between connections, creating a potential 'fall arrest zone' and requiring a larger clearance calculation, the rigid design of a life rail system eliminates this risk.

As one of our clients stated: "Static lines have a 'rubber band' effect and require a calculated discrepancy during setup. The life rail system solves this by remaining straight and rigid, completely eliminating deflection and the guesswork." This zero-deflection benefit is why many clients are switching to rigid rail systems for projects with limited fall clearance.

• Custom-Built to Site Requirements

Our systems are engineered and manufactured to suit your roof structure, work zones, and site layout and the end users' needs, whether straight runs, curves, or elevation changes are involved.

• Durable & Low-Maintenance

Our liferail systems use high-strength aluminium that stands up to harsh Australian conditions with minimal servicing requirements. A 25-year warranty and regular inspections keep them compliant and give you lasting peace of mind.

• Discreet & Aesthetic

Designed to blend with modern architectural structures, life rails offer effective safety without compromising the visual appeal of your building.

• Certified & Compliant: Fully compliant with AS/NZS 1891 and other relevant Australian safety standards, ensuring you meet your legal obligations for working at height.

• Compatible with Personal Fall Restraint Systems: Life rail systems work with standard harness and lanyard setups, allowing easy integration into existing safety protocols.

Common Applications

Where you can use A Life Rail for height safety

• Rooftop maintenance zones
• Plant and equipment access platforms
• Walkways adjacent to fall edges
• Service zones near skylights or brittle surfaces
• Solar panel and HVAC servicing
• Industrial and infrastructure facilities requiring regular access

Solving Real-World Problems

Frequent rooftop access is common in modern facilities - yet many still rely on temporary or inconsistent fall protection methods. This exposes workers to risk and property managers to liability. Safety life rails are a long-term, cost-effective solution that:

• Reduce the need for spotter systems or scaffold setups
• Provide reliable safety even in adverse weather conditions
• Allow safe, efficient movement across large or complex rooftops
• Minimise disruption to daily operations

Designed, Manufactured, and Certified in Australia

With over 25 years of experience in the height safety industry, Safetylyne delivers engineered, site-specific access and fall protection systems for Australia's most complex environments. Our life rail systems are manufactured locally, ensuring premium quality, full traceability, and fast support when you need it.

Book a consultation today to find out how a life rail system can make your site safer, more efficient, and fully compliant.

Self-Retracting Lifeline Integration

Our life rail systems can be fitted with self-retracting lifelines (SRLs) for smooth, hands-free movement along the rail.



The SRL automatically extends and retracts as the user moves, keeping the line taut and locking instantly in the event of a fall. This combination provides consistent protection, reduces trip hazards, and ensures compliance with Australian height safety standards.