Safety training
GWO Basic Safety Training / V20 10032026
e. all moving parts work correctly, with no excessive play
f. connectors 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
Stress the generic approach to pre-use inspection of a work positioning lanyard focusing on similarities and differences in design, functionality, and operation between different products
Explain the potential task placed upon the participant in their own organisation after course completion, requiring them to familiarise themselves with other safety equipment products
The participants shall:
Practise the ability to perform a pre-use inspection of work positioning lanyards covering the points demonstrated in this element
ELEMENT 4.3 - CORRECT ATTACHMENT TO ANCHOR POINTS
Learning objective:
26) The participants can perform correct use of fall arrest lanyards and work positioning lanyards with focus on their own personal safety (Skills, intermediate level)
The instructor shall:
Explain the importance of personal safety when using work positioning lanyards, participants shall never lose focus on their own safety
Explain and demonstrate that reinforced ladder rungs may not be automatically considered to have sufficient strength for attaching fall protection or rescue equipment
Explain that a reinforced ladder rung of sufficient strength may be used as an anchor point when identified by:
a. information provided in the turbine’s safety manual
b. markings on the structure indicating where fall protection or rescue equipment can be attached (see Annex 1)
Demonstrate how to correctly attach fall arrest lanyards and work positioning lanyards:
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