Anchorage Load
Unless the fall event occurs directly underneath the horizontal lifeline, additional lateral loadings will be produced in the anchorages due to offset from the lifeline centerline. The magnitude of these forces is directly related to
Equipment Use
The primary rule is to apply fall protection when the height hazard exceeds a reasonable figure of a few feet – or at any height, if continued exposure is not preventable.
Connecting Hardware
The choice of snaphooks to link rope-grab components is a vital safety matter. Only instructions from the manufacturer of the rope grab should be followed to ensure the hardware is
Anchorage Structures
Ladder rungs or steps, and guardrails or railings of any kind, should not be used for fall arrest anchorages unless they are designed and labeled specifically for that purpose. Steel
Rescue Devices
It should be noted that a manually operated mechanical device could be utilized optimally at a lift rate of 10 to 20 feet per minute under demonstration conditions. Remember that the
Residential Roofs
Because of difficulties in training residential roof workers, elimination of hazards seems to be the most feasible goal. A large enough crane capacity and boom length, plus pre-assembly at ground
