FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Start
Ejection Danger
Fall Protection
Harness
A safety harness must comply with the standard Safety harness, CAN/CSA Z259.10
A safety harness is part of a fall protection system and serves as the interface between the worker and the fall arrest device.
Harness
The following factors should be considered to ensure that the harness will provide comfort not only during work but also after a fall:
- the size and build of the worker
- the type of work to be performed
Harness
Trying on a harness is not just about putting it on; you should be able to hang slightly from the dorsal ring to assess its comfort after a fall.
Harness
It is possible to purchase a harness equipped with rings designed for specific tasks.
However, the dorsal ring is the only ring that a fall arrest device can be attached to.
Harness
Too large harness... Even tightened to the maximum, the strap may choke the worker, and the sternum buckle may hit the worker's throat.
Induced stop force on the body during fall without stopping device.
Induced stop force on the body during fall with stopping device.
Appropriate selection of a shock absorber
Appropriate selection
Appropriate selection
The previous generation of energy absorbers (discontinued in 2017) is divided into two classes.
E6
E4
Length of the safety leash
Regardless of the length of the leash, the device must allow workers to move within the platform or bucket while leaving minimal slack in the leash.
Restrictions
A retractable lifeline is generally not designed for use in a platform.
In case of a fall outside the bucket limits, the friction created by the strap pressed against the guardrail by the worker's weight may prevent the stop device from engaging within the maximum distance prescribed by the CSA standard.
Always verify with the manufacturer if the device has been designed for use in a lifting machine.
Safety Lanyard Attachment
If occupants must attach to a restraint system in a lifting platform:
- The safety lanyard must be attached to only one designated point.
- One lanyard per anchoring point.
- The number of anchors does not necessarily indicate the number of permitted occupants on the platform.
- They are not designed for lashing, lifting, or anchoring the platform.
- According to CSA standards, they must have a breaking resistance of 3650 lb.
Securing the safety lanyard
In a lift bucket, all occupants must wear fall protection equipment.
- The safety lanyard must be attached to only one of the designated points.
- A qualified person must ensure that connectors are compatible.
- According to CSA standards, they must have a breaking resistance of 3650 lbs.
Make sure you have identified the appropriate anchor points to secure your fall arrest device.
Inappropriate anchor points
Attach to an adjacent structure
Attaching a fall arrest device to a structure outside the platform is prohibited.
Suspension trauma (orthostatic intolerance)
Orthostatic intolerance is defined by trauma resulting from a vertical position (ortho: upright) while remaining immobile (static) for a certain period of time.
It is therefore a situation where a worker, who would be suspended in their harness following a fall, would be at risk of death.
The progression of effects from suspension trauma can be rapid; the appearance of effects can be difficult to anticipate.
Rescue Plan
A rescue plan must have been developed and tested if the machine could not be lowered for any reason. The rescue should be carried out by a person who has received proper training. The person being rescued must be protected against falling during rescue maneuvers using a harness and a lanyard equipped with an energy absorber.
(CSA B354.7 - 17 6.1.2.8)
Rescue plan
A ground lookout should be able to lower the platform using the controls located on the base of the machine.
Work outside the basket or platform
WARNING
This training does not constitute comprehensive training on working at heights or fall protection.
REVIEW QUESTIONS
Learning Activity
True or False? A safety harness must comply with the CSA Z259.10 standard to ensure proper protection.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
True or False? The dorsal ring is the only ring that a fall arrest device can be attached to.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
True or False? It is acceptable to attach a fall arrest device to a structure outside the work platform if it provides a stronger anchor point.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
True or False? A rescue plan must be prepared and tested in case the machine cannot be lowered or an emergency occurs.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
True or False? According to regulations, all occupants in a lift bucket must wear fall protection equipment and connect their lanyard to a designated anchor point.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
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FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Start
Ejection Danger
Fall Protection
Harness
A safety harness must comply with the standard Safety harness, CAN/CSA Z259.10
A safety harness is part of a fall protection system and serves as the interface between the worker and the fall arrest device.
Harness
The following factors should be considered to ensure that the harness will provide comfort not only during work but also after a fall:
Harness
Trying on a harness is not just about putting it on; you should be able to hang slightly from the dorsal ring to assess its comfort after a fall.
Harness
It is possible to purchase a harness equipped with rings designed for specific tasks. However, the dorsal ring is the only ring that a fall arrest device can be attached to.
Harness
Too large harness... Even tightened to the maximum, the strap may choke the worker, and the sternum buckle may hit the worker's throat.
Induced stop force on the body during fall without stopping device.
Induced stop force on the body during fall with stopping device.
Appropriate selection of a shock absorber
Appropriate selection
Appropriate selection
The previous generation of energy absorbers (discontinued in 2017) is divided into two classes.
E6
E4
Length of the safety leash
Regardless of the length of the leash, the device must allow workers to move within the platform or bucket while leaving minimal slack in the leash.
Restrictions
A retractable lifeline is generally not designed for use in a platform.
In case of a fall outside the bucket limits, the friction created by the strap pressed against the guardrail by the worker's weight may prevent the stop device from engaging within the maximum distance prescribed by the CSA standard.
Always verify with the manufacturer if the device has been designed for use in a lifting machine.
Safety Lanyard Attachment
If occupants must attach to a restraint system in a lifting platform:
Securing the safety lanyard
In a lift bucket, all occupants must wear fall protection equipment.
Make sure you have identified the appropriate anchor points to secure your fall arrest device.
Inappropriate anchor points
Attach to an adjacent structure
Attaching a fall arrest device to a structure outside the platform is prohibited.
Suspension trauma (orthostatic intolerance)
Orthostatic intolerance is defined by trauma resulting from a vertical position (ortho: upright) while remaining immobile (static) for a certain period of time.
It is therefore a situation where a worker, who would be suspended in their harness following a fall, would be at risk of death.
The progression of effects from suspension trauma can be rapid; the appearance of effects can be difficult to anticipate.
Rescue Plan
A rescue plan must have been developed and tested if the machine could not be lowered for any reason. The rescue should be carried out by a person who has received proper training. The person being rescued must be protected against falling during rescue maneuvers using a harness and a lanyard equipped with an energy absorber.
(CSA B354.7 - 17 6.1.2.8)
Rescue plan
A ground lookout should be able to lower the platform using the controls located on the base of the machine.
Work outside the basket or platform
WARNING
This training does not constitute comprehensive training on working at heights or fall protection.
REVIEW QUESTIONS
Learning Activity
True or False? A safety harness must comply with the CSA Z259.10 standard to ensure proper protection.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
True or False? The dorsal ring is the only ring that a fall arrest device can be attached to.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
True or False? It is acceptable to attach a fall arrest device to a structure outside the work platform if it provides a stronger anchor point.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
True or False? A rescue plan must be prepared and tested in case the machine cannot be lowered or an emergency occurs.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
True or False? According to regulations, all occupants in a lift bucket must wear fall protection equipment and connect their lanyard to a designated anchor point.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Next lesson