Every year 11,000 people are killed and 200,000 are injured by falls. Falls are the third leading cause of work-related injuries. Personal Fall Arrest Systems are one of the most important parts of working in dangerous situations above the ground.
Personal Fall Arrest System is comprised of a full body harness, a connecting device and an anchor point. Before the system is used make sure you experience how the equipment works, make necessary adjustments and become comfortable and familiar with the system.
There are many recommendations for Fall Arrest Systems like lifelines or nets surrounding the edges of the levels. Construction Fall Protection safety devices like quality arduous hats, including harness for employees or extra railings. Plans for the installation of Fall Protection Netting round the perimeter of the building that are referred to as Fall Protection Safety Nets need to be implemented. These are nets designed to catch falls of employees or debris to prevent hurt from reaching the sidewalk or the bottom below.
A full body fall protection support evenly over the shoulders, buttocks and thighs. This is important because it provides the best support against injury because of this distribution to the powerful parts of the body. Next, you hook it to a connecting device. This links you to a secure anchor point. Connecting devices are commonly lanyards and retracting lifelines.
Inspect all equipment before you use it - look for frayed or broken harness straps, ensure the d-ring is securely attached and inspect for tears or missing stitches on harnesses.
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