GWO Basic Safety Training Online Partial Refresher

BSTR-P - Working at height partial online refresher V01

ELEMENT 5.2 - CORRECT FITTING OF A HARNESS

The instructor shall:

Lead a discussion about the importance of always adjusting a full body harness so that it fits correctly

ELEMENT 5.3 - ATTACHMENT POINTS (HARNESS)

The instructor shall:

Lead a discussion about the importance of correctly identifying and using attachment points on harnesses

Explain and demonstrate how to correctly use attachment points

Explain the difference between an attachment point and an anchor point

ELEMENT 5.4 - ANCHOR POINTS

Training Staff shall:

Lead a discussion about the importance of selecting the correct anchor points for fall protection, fall arrest, evacuation and rescue equipment Lead a discussion about the differences between certified and structural anchor points Show examples of and explain the requirements of and how to recognise certified anchor points Show examples of and explain the characteristics of and how to recognise structural anchor points

ELEMENT 5.5 - LOADS AND ANGLES

The instructor shall:

Lead a discussion about the importance of controlling the angles of lanyards and slings during normal use and rescue scenarios

Explain the difference between a static and dynamic load

Explain how angles can influence the strength of lanyards and slings

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