Safety training
GWO Basic Safety Training / V20 10032026
o. observe manufacturer’s user manual for specific or additional requirements
Demonstrate how to perform a pre-use inspection of a full body harness covering the points in 3.1.5
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
Explain the potential task placed upon the participants, in their own organisation after course completion, requiring them to familiarise themselves with other safety equipment products
Provide constructive feedback on the participants’ performance during the practice
The participants shall:
Practise the ability to perform a pre-use inspection of any full body harness (demonstrated during this training) covering the points in 3.1.5
Practise how to correctly identify the standards markings and inspection dates on a full body harness
ELEMENT 3.2 - FITTING
Learning objective:
18) The participants can perform the correct fit and adjustment of any full body harness (Skills, intermediate level)
The instructor shall:
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
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