KSTRONG ASIA CATALOGUE

UNDERSTANDING FALL PROTECTION

A Rescue system is designed to raise or lower a user to safety in the event of an emergency. No free fall should be possible. Rescue and Evacuation

Requirements

A full body harness, a suitable anchorage point to ensure the rescuer is safe. A rescue system that can either raise or lower the rescued user to safety. A backup fall arrest system for the rescuer, suitable anchor points rated to 15kN.

Typical Application

Rescuing a worker who has taken a fall who cannot climb to safety.

Understand Your Work Application

Before working at height a full risk assessment and job safety Analysis shall be completed to understand the proper use and limitations of PPE equipment. Equipment Used: PPE Products, Harness, Connector, Anchor. Work Application

Be Aware of The Following Safety Point

Roof Work

• Ensure anchor points are correctly installed, fitted and are suitability rated and certified. • When using rope & rope grabs always ensure the rope line is taut from both anchor points. • Shock absorber connection shall be between harness frontal or rear attachments and rope grab via karabiner. • Make sure you utilize the rear or frontal Fall arrest attachment points of your harness while working at all times. • All fall arrest attachment points on a harness are marked with “A”. • If there are no anchor points present you should use an appropriate anchorage system to a suitable structure ensuring the structure can support a fall arrest situation. Equipment Used: Full body harness with rear or frontal Fall arrest attachment points, Approved rope & rope adjuster with shock absorber pack. Temporary metal roof anchor or Anchorage sling.

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