Safety training
GWO Solar Safety Training / V1 02072025
m. locks
n. observe manufacturer’s user manual for specific or additional requirements
Demonstrate how to perform a pre-use inspection of a full body harness
Stress the generic approach to pre-use inspections of a full body harness focusing on similarities and differences in design, functionality, and operation between different products
Highlight the potential task placed upon the participants (in their own organisation at course completion) requiring them to familiarise themselves with other safety equipment products
Provide constructive feedback on the participants’ performance during the practice
Explain the importance of correctly adjusting a full body harness
Demonstrate how to correctly fit and adjust a full body harness ensuring a snug fit and the following specifics:
a.
shoulder straps shall be loosened
b.
leg straps sit well
c.
abdominal strap shall sit well
d. chest strap (strapped slightly above or on the chest)
e. pivot link shall be at the hip and shall be flexible. It must not sit so high that it may damage ribs and internal organs during a fall
Demonstrate how to perform pre-use inspection of a fall arrest and travel restraint lanyard 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: lanyard rope, webbing, plastic, metal and heat-shrinkable tubing
e. all moving parts work correctly, with no excessive play
f. connectors (carabiners) operate, and lock as intended and cannot disconnect completely
g. length adjustment function (if fitted) operates, and locks as intended
h. observe manufacturer’s user manual for specific or additional requirements
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