Safety training
GWO Basic Safety Training / V18 2024-06-24
ELEMENT 6.4 - FALL FACTOR
Learning objectives:
46) The participants can explain the ‘fall factor’ and principle of selecting anchor points which reduce the fall factor to as low as possible (Knowledge, intermediate level)
47) The participants can act independently in using the principle of selecting anchor points which reduce the fall factor to as low as possible (Ability, intermediate level)
The instructor shall:
Define the term ‘fall factor’ as it relates to working at height and fall arrest lanyards
Show diagrams of and explain the following:
a.
factor 1 fall (FF1)
b.
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
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
The 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
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.
Note
ELEMENT 6.5 - FALL INDICATORS
Learning objective:
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