GWO Basic Safety Training V14.0
2021-04-01_TS_BST_V14
k. Fall indicator
l. Carabiners/connecting elements operate and lock as intended, cannot disconnect completely and has not been extended/shortened
m. Which attachment point on harness to connect to
Observe manufacturer’s user manual for specific or additional requirements
Stress the generic approach to pre-use inspections of a guided type fall arrester (glider/slider) 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 vertical fall arrest system including matching fall arrest glider/slider (demonstrated during this module) before working at height during practical exercises
ELEMENT 5.3 - CORRECT ATTACHMENT AND DETACHMENT
The instructor shall:
Demonstrate how to attach and detach the glider/slider to the rail/wire of various vertical fall arrest systems
Participants shall:
Demonstrate the ability to correctly attach/detach a random glider/slider to the rail/wire of a matching vertical fall arrest system prior to and whilst working at height during practical exercises Explain that the symbol/instructions for “UP” orientation of fall arrester must always point to the sky – and does not indicate the climbing direction
ELEMENT 5.4 - CORRECT USE
The instructor shall:
Demonstrate how to correctly use a vertical fall arrest system
Participants shall:
Demonstrate the ability to correctly use a random vertical fall arrest system during practical exercises, including from now on ALWAYS do a “hang - test/load test” attaching to the system
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