GWO Basic Safety Training V14.0
2021-04-01_TS_BST_V14
Explain how attaching a fall arrest lanyard to an anchor point that is above shoulder height will reduce the fall factor Demonstrate how to select anchor points for the attachment of fall arrest lanyards so that the fall factor is reduced to less than FF1
Participants shall:
During subsequent practical training, value and apply the principle of selecting anchor points which will reduce the fall factor to as low as possible
Note: There should be a selection of anchor points at different heights above the working platform available for the participants to attach their fall arrest lanyards. The lowest anchor points should be a minimum of 6.75 m above ground level (see explanations in Section 12.4 and in Annex 3).
ELEMENT 6.5 - FALL INDICATORS
The instructor shall:
Show an example of a fall arrest lanyard where the fall indicator shows that it has experienced a fall Demonstrate how to identify if the fall arrest lanyard has experienced a fall by using the fall arrest lanyards fall indicator
ELEMENT 6.6 - TWIN AND SINGLE FALL ARREST LANYARDS
The instructor shall:
Show examples of and explain the differences between twin and single fall arrest lanyards, as well as the different ways of using and observing the manufacturer’s user guidelines Demonstrate the correct way of using twin and single fall arrest lanyards, including double hook climbing on ladder and required and recommended distance between twin fall arrest lanyard anchor point attachment points climbing ladders
Participants shall:
Demonstrate the ability to correctly use single and/or twin fall arrest lanyards whilst working at height during practical exercises Demonstrate the ability to correctly use twin and/or single fall arrest lanyards whilst double hook climbing maintaining the correct distance between the anchor points
ELEMENT 6.7 - APPROVED ANCHOR POINTS FOR ATTACHMENT
The instructor shall:
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