GWO Basic Safety Training V14.0
2021-04-01_TS_BST_V14
FALL ARREST LANYARDS
55 min.
The aim of this lesson is to enable the participants to safely use fall arrest lanyards whilst working at height.
To successfully complete this BST Module, participants shall be able to:
Explain the legal requirements for using fall arrest systems when Working at Height (L2 – Knowledge)
Demonstrate the ability to perform a pre-use inspection of a fall arrest lanyard (L3 – Skills)
Demonstrate the ability to correctly attach fall arrest systems to the harness (front and rear attachment points) (L3 – Skills) Value and apply the principle of selecting anchor points which reduce the fall factor to as low as possible (L3 – Ability & Skill)
Explain how to detect if PPE has experienced a fall (Fall indicator) (L2 – Knowledge)
Explain the differences between twin fall arrest lanyards and single fall arrest lanyards, as well as the different ways of usage (L2 – Knowledge)
Demonstrate the ability to use twin tail fall arrest lanyards whilst double hook climbing (L3 – Skills)
Explain approved anchor points (L2 – Knowledge)
Explain the importance of always using a fall arrest system (L2 – Ability & Knowledge)
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
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