GWO Basic Safety Training V14.0
2021-04-01_TS_BST_V14
c. Number of users allowed on the system
d. Integrity, damage and corrosion of rail and wire and ladder attachments
e. Saltwater exposure
f. Observe manufacturer’s user manual for specific or additional requirements
Demonstrate how to perform pre-use inspection of the guided type fall arrest products required/chosen to instruct this Module, by the following principles and covering: a. Identify which vertical fall arrest system the guided type fall arrester matches with, including matching cable size
b. Markings and labels
c. Operating weight and temperature range
d. Equipment is within period of formal inspections
e. Integrity, damage, corrosion, salt water exposure and significant wear of: fall arrester, cam, energy absorber and carabiners
f. All moving parts work correctly, with no excessive play
g. Spring fitted buttons engage promptly when released
h. Locking and catch mechanisms lock/release as intended
i. Identify symbol/instructions for “UP” orientation (pointing towards the sky when climbing up/down)
j. Gravity stop functionality works as intended
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
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