GWO Basic Safety Training V14.0
2021-04-01_TS_BST_V14
Demonstrate how to perform a pre-use inspection of a random full body harness covering the points in sub-element 3.1.5 Stress the generic approach to pre-use inspections of a full body harness focusing on similarities and differences in design, functionality and operation between different products Explain the potential task placed upon the participant in their own organisation on course completion, requiring them to familiarise themselves with other safety equipment products
Participants shall:
Demonstrate the ability to perform a pre-use inspection of a random full body harness (demonstrated during this module) covering the points in sub-element 3.1.5
Correctly identify the standards markings and inspection dates on a full body harness
ELEMENT 3.2 - FITTING
The instructor shall:
Explain the importance of correctly adjusting a full body harness
Demonstrate how to correctly fit and adjust a full body harness ensuring a snug fit covering the following:
a. Shoulder straps should be loosened
b. Leg straps sit well
c. Abdominal strap should sit well
d. Chest strap (strapped slightly above or on the chest)
e. Pivot link shall be at the hip and shall be flexible, may not sit as high that it can damage ribs and internal organs by a fall
Participants shall:
Practice and demonstrate the ability to correctly fit and adjust a harness covering the points in sub-element 3.2.2 to a snug fit
ELEMENT 3.3 - PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
The instructor shall:
Explain how often the harness shall be periodically inspected globally (in the EU, UK, USA, Canada, Mexico etc.)
ELEMENT 3.4 - DOCUMENTATION
The instructor shall:
Global Wind Organisation www.globalwindsafety.org
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