GWO Basic Safety Training V14.0
2021-04-01_TS_BST_V14
ELEMENT 6.1 - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
The instructor shall:
Explain the legal requirements for using fall arrest lanyards when Working at Height
ELEMENT 6.2 - PRE-USE INSPECTION
The instructor shall:
Demonstrate how to perform pre-use inspection of the fall arrest lanyard products required/chosen to instruct this Module, by the following principles and covering:
a. Markings and labels
b. Operating weight and temperature range
c. Equipment is within period of formal inspections
d. Integrity, damage, corrosion, saltwater exposure and significant wear of: Energy absorber, and lanyard rope, webbing, plastic, metal and heat-shrinkable tubing
e. All moving parts work correctly, with no excessive play
f. Carabiners/connectors operate and lock as intended and cannot disconnect completely
g. Length adjustment function (if fitted) operates and locks as intended
h. Fall indicator
i. Which attachment point on harness to connect to
j. Observe fall arrest type (e.g. Y- or V- or I-type) and required attachment procedures, in particular climbing with a twin fall arrest lanyard
k. Observe product fall clearance (max. arrest distance)
Observe manufacturer’s user manual for specific or additional requirements
Stress the generic approach to pre-use inspections of a fall arrest lanyard 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 fall arrest lanyard (demonstrated during this module) before working at height during practical exercises
ELEMENT 6.3 - CORRECT ATTACHMENT TO THE HARNESS
The instructor shall:
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