KSTRONG ASIA CATALOGUE

UNDERSTANDING FALL PROTECTION

ABCD’s of Fall Protection

To ensure you are working safely at heights you will need the following ABCD’s of Fall protection to operate a Safe fall protection system. A nchorage: An Anchor is a devise that completes the fall arrest system when it secures the user to a structure either fixed or mobile. Types of Anchors: Horizontal Lifelines, Fixed Anchors, Beam Anchors and Anchor Straps. B ody Support: The full body Harness is the main point of contact between the user and the shock absorbing attachment via the attachment points on the harness. Types of Harnesses: Rescue, Construction & Tower. C onnecting Device: The device which connects a Full Body Harness to an Anchor and is the connecting element to the system. Types of Attachments: Shock Absorbing Lanyards, Restraint Lanyards, Rope Lines & Fall Arrest Blocks (SRL’s). D escent & Rescue: In the event of a fall there must be a system or Rescue Plan in place to allow the user to descend or ascend safely or be rescued without endangering the user or other colleagues. Types of Rescue: Rope Rescue Kits, Tripods and Davits Systems.

A Anchorage + B Body Support + C Connection + D Descent & Rescue = A safe Fall Protection System

When to use Fall Protection

Fall Protection Equipment should be used when the worker is working above 2 mtr.

Fall Protection Equipment should be used when the worker is working near an edge of open pit / hole.

If unable to use Fall arrest System, then you should be using a Restraint system as a minimum.

Use a physical Barrier (Passive protection) when working near an edge if possible

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