2024-06-24_BST_V18

Safety training

GWO Basic Safety Training / V18 2024-06-24

The participants shall:

Explain how to identify and use different approved anchor points when attaching an SRL

ELEMENT 8.5 - PRE-USE INSPECTION

Learning objective:

61) The participants can perform a pre-use inspection of a self-retractable lifeline (SRL) (Skills, intermediate level)

The instructor shall:

Demonstrate how to perform pre-use inspection of the SRL product required/chosen to instruct this module, by the following principles that cover:

a.

markings and labels

b. observe product operating weight and temperature range

c.

equipment is within period of formal inspections

d. integrity, damage, corrosion, saltwater exposure, and significant wear of:

d.i block including bolts and locking rivets (entire cable/webbing)

d.ii connectors (carabiners)

e. all moving parts work correctly with no excessive play

f. connectors (carabiners) operate (and lock) as intended and cannot disconnect completely

g.

fall indicator

h.

brake function (twice)

i. observe correct alignment (max. angle between block and cable/webbing)

j. observe product fall clearance (max. arrest distance)

k. observe manufacturer’s user manual for specific or additional requirements

l. differences in pre-use inspections depending on whether the device is pre-installed or not, according to manufacturer specifications

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