LANDSCAPE ONTARIO – WORKPLACE SAFETY TAILGATE TALKS
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There are three areas to consider when working with a fall
arrest system:
Equipment
Check equipment for any defects
or damage before use. Once
equipment has been involved in
an incident, it should be removed
from use, only once an incident/
accident investigation by the
safety team and authorities
has been completed can use
be resumed.
Ensure the equipment
combination is properly
engineered and inspected
before using it for the job at
hand (full body harness, anchor
points, shock absorbers, shock
absorbing lanyards, lanyards,
snaps, hooks/connecting
hardware, ropes/lifelines,
retractable lifelines and rope grabs).
Make sure the fall arrest equipment fits properly and is
worn correctly.
Equipment should never be shared between workers.
Fall arrest equipment includes: full body harness, shock
absorbers, locking snap hooks, rope grabs, D-rings, web
lanyards, lifeline and anchor points.
Procedures
Ensure you have a clear plan on how to execute the work using
the fall arrest system.
Plan and be familiar with how to enter and exit safely an
elevated surface.
Make sure you are anchored securely to a fixed structure at all
points of elevation.
Incorporate a "buddy" system when working at heights and with
fall arrest equipment.
