Safety training
GWO Basic Safety Training / V20 10032026
d. integrity, damage and corrosion of cable, rail and wire ladder attachments
e.
saltwater exposure
f. observe manufacturer’s user manual for specific or additional requirements
Demonstrate how to perform a pre-use inspection of a guided type fall arrester, following these principles:
a. identify which vertical fall arrest system the guided type fall arrester matches with, including matching cable size
b.
markings and labels
c.
operating weight and temperature range
d.
equipment is within period of formal inspections
e. integrity, damage, corrosion, saltwater exposure and significant wear of:
e.i fall arrester
e.ii cam
e.iii energy absorber
e.iv connectors
f. all moving parts work correctly, with no excessive play
g. spring fitted buttons engage promptly when released
h. locking and catch mechanisms lock and release as intended
i. identify symbol or indication for correct orientation in use
j.
gravity stop functionality works as intended
k.
fall indicator
l. connectors operate (and lock) as intended, cannot disconnect completely and have not been extended or shortened
m. which attachment point on harness to connect to
n. observe manufacturer’s user manual for specific or additional requirements.
Stress the generic approach to pre-use inspections of a guided type fall arrester focusing on similarities and differences in design, functionality and operation between different products
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