KSTRONG ASIA CATALOGUE

UNDERSTANDING FALL PROTECTION

Passive Fall Protection Systems

Fall protection such as nets, guard rails and Scaffolding generally provide 100% protection for multiple workers.

Fall Protection Roles

User / Contractor

Competent Person

Employer

Users / Contractors who are required to perform work at heights shall have a working knowledge of the hazards present in their work area as well as how to use, inspect and care for the personal fall protection systems they are required to use.

Competent Person means a person who has been “trained” and is capable of identifying hazardous or dangerous conditions in the personal fall arrest system or any component thereof, as well as in their application and use with related equipment. Competent Persons may be working at heights instructors, managers, supervisors, 3rd party suppliers or employees.

Any manager, supervisor, or owner of a company that has employees who are required to perform work at heights.

Fall Protection Responsibilities

User / Contractor • Work within the boundaries of guardrails and other equipment used as protective barriers. • Effectively use and care for fall protection equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements. • Completed Working at Height training. • Have a working at heights assessment and Rescue Plan for all work where the risk of a fall is present. Competent Person • Ensure that employees performing work at heights meet current training requirements and that employees have the skills necessary for safe performance. • Develop working at height and rescue plans as needed for employees. • Recommend suitable fall arrest systems for various work at height situations. • Perform periodic inspections of fall protection equipment and systems in accordance with manufacturer’s or legislative requirements. • Stop any work that is being performed in an unsafe manner. Employer • Provide Safe working environment through collective protection. • First, the employer must set a policy, which is clearly communicated to employees and enforced during applicable operations, that addresses these points: • Worker Qualification: Is the employee qualified to perform work at height / elevated conditions? • Are the workers who are placed in the elevated work positions trained in the Fall protection system to be used? • Appoint a competent person to ensure safe work at height.

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