GWO BST V14.0

GWO Basic Safety Training V14.0

2021-04-01_TS_BST_V14

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)

l. 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 HARNESS

The instructor shall:

Demonstrate how to attach fall arrest lanyards correctly to the harness (back, or possible front, attachment point) according to manufacturer’s user manual and relevant country-specific requirements/restrictions

Participants shall:

Demonstrate the ability to correctly attach fall arrest lanyards to a harness before working at height during practical exercises

ELEMENT 6.4 - F ALL FACTOR

The instructor shall:

Define th e term ‘fall factor’ as it relates to working at height and fall arrest lanyards

Show diagrams of and explain the following:

Factor 1 fall (FF1)

Factor 2 fall (FF2)

Explain how the distance of a free fall can affect the severity of a fall

Explain how reducing the fall factor will reduce the potential free fall distance

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