Fall Protection
Understanding your working conditions and knowing the benefits of Fall Protection including the difference between a Self-Retracting Lifeline vs. Lanyards can save your life.
Self-Retracting Lifeline vs. Lanyards
In the event of a fall - self-retracting lifelines – can vary in length and will only activate during a fall and use an internal braking mechanism designed to stop you mid-fall.
Lanyards generally have a set length of 6? and unlike a SRL will allow a worker to ?fall? for the length of the lanyard until there is no slack left.
HOW TO:
Calculate Total Fall Distance
Properly calculating your Total Fall Distance (TFD) (aka Swing Fall Distance) goes hand in hand with the right fall protection.
Calculating your TFD will differ based on whether you are using a shock-absorbing lanyard or a retractable lifeline. OSHA offers guidance on what variables should be considered when calculating the total fall clearance distance at OSHA.gov.
Illustration courtesy of 3M.
HOW TO:
Properly Fit & Wear a Harness
Fitting a full body harness with D-rings? According to OSHA, it is important to follow these simple steps:
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