KStrong Asia Product Catalogue 2022

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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