Cable System Anchorages
Cable systems used for anchorages around buildings or structures on the roof should be made of stainless steel, with fittings attached according to the wire-rope manufacturer’s instructions or standard rigging
Ladder Types
Ladders comprise an almost infinite combination of steps and handholds for ascent and descent from one level to another. In general, there are 12 inches between each level, and the
Hazards – Lanyards used for Fall Protection
It is common practice for a worker to wrap a lanyard around a structural steel section for protection against falling. It was discovered during laboratory testing that 5/8-inch-wide (16 mm)
First Worker Up Fall Protection
Rigging a first-worker-up fall protection system generally follows a pre-determined sequence of steps: To identify a suitable anchor point; To attach a temporary anchorage connecting component, such as an anchor
Harness Maintenance
Harness Maintenance Harnesses are a critical component of personal fall protection and offer comfort and confidence when working from heights. They come in numerous general varieties that are used in
Lifelines – Rope Weights
Rope Weights on Lifelines. Weighted lines are very important to keep lifeline slack from developing as the scaffold moves up from grade. However, in some windy conditions, rope weights could
