... warning line system inspection anchorage lanyard energy absorber anchorage connector us government mitigation requirement snaphook rebar snaphook dorsal d-ring misuse fall protection equipment strength harness loading Introduction Fall protection equipment is the most...

...? The list of questions goes on and on. The discussion usually ends with the worker and employer not having a feasible solution to address anchorages, other than the advice to "hook to something that will hold your truck". In a perfect world every single location where a worker may anchor a fall protection...

... are often selected for addressing unexpected fall protection needs, it's important to note that simply giving people fall protection equipment is not enough to protect them from unpredicted fall hazards. anchorage protection guardrail hazard identification unexpected fall protection personal...

... equipment, system and anchorage. There is truly no safety reason why we must accurately know the Required Clearance, so we may get in the habit of NOT considering it. As we get closer to the ground, where knowing our clearances becomes important, we also feel much more comfortable. What we are doing may...

... explains the elements that must be in place to achieve a certified system. fall protection system protection system anchorage responsibility load testing active fall protection system certification process procedure inspection requirement system certification manufacturer certification...

... mechanism flexibility geometrically compatible connection anchor location transverse loading incompatible connection connector anchorage examination .Session No. 567 Compatibility: Your Connection Kevin Denis Training Manager Gravitec Systems, Inc. Bainbridge Island, WA Introduction Workers...

... will be explored and contrasted with the idea that all hazards can be "engineered out" of a situation. anchorage employer safety fall arrest rope descent system passive fall protection fall hazard protection workplace scaffold fall protection program requirement fall protection hazard fall...

..., it provides a "roadmap" that can guide you through the critical elements of a fall protection program. information incident investigation effectiveness us government army corps procedure engineer contractor fall protection program fall hazard anchorage knowledge management requirement fall...

.... An example would be a 42" or higher parapet on all commercial buildings to reduce exposures. Another example would be to place screens over skylights while they are still on the drawing board. You can control those hazards through PPE/engineered anchorages, training and maintaining Pro-active vs...

... management employer responsibility Hierarchy rescue procedure non-certified anchorage fall hazard investigation competent person requirement identification procedure case study fall protection program assessment evaluation anchorage Session No. 617 Managed Fall Protection Programs: A Case...

.... The entire system is only as strong as the weakest link. The anchorage should be a very secure structure, such as a beam, column or large truss above the casualty. Try to select an anchorage other than what may have been used to arrest the fall of the casualty, as it may have been compromised...

... This paper is for safety professionals who are organizing their Fall Protection (FP) Programs with Competent Persons and especially Qualified Persons (QP) to meet the Z359 new family of standards. What the Fall Protection Code says regarding Anchorages and Qualified Persons Qualified...

... a fellow employee slipped and fell, hanging briefly from it. Because of the angle of the machinery and its height, the anchorage is positioned on a beam between the machine being worked on and the wall. The anchorage was installed by one of the company technicians last year. As the worker hunches over...

...Session No. 641 Fall Protection: Certified Vs. Non-Certified Anchorages Tracey K. Riepenhoff, P.E., C.S.P. Managing Principal LJB Inc. Lima, Ohio While many new topics are addressed in the draft ANSI Z359 fall protection standard, one of the critical concepts presented is certified and non...

... and ability to stop work 6. Inspection of fall protection systems and their proper use (Qualified Persons are responsible to inspect Horizontal Lifeline Systems) including equipment that has experienced a fall Qualified Persons must be knowledgeable in anchorage requirements and design to validate a fall...

... and money, the engineered system can be achieved, of course, meets OSHA and ANSI standards for safety. Together with engineering the system into the workplace for approved anchorages, good training demonstrates the merits and drawbacks of the system, there is every reason why the system should work. Ideally...

... the work begins, and diligent observation. Proper anchorage selection, engineering and installation are paramount to the safety of those performing work activities at elevation. During this session, two specific case studies will be examined in order to demonstrate the need for the proper relationship...