Charla de seguridad sobre Fall arrest system failure

Qué es

A harness, lanyard, lifeline or anchor that fails to stop a fall safely, through damage, poor fitting, an unrated anchor, too little clearance below, or a swing into a structure.

Controles que hay que revisar, del más eficaz al menos eficaz

1. Prevent falls with edge protection, work platforms or a travel-restraint system, so fall arrest is the last line of defence rather than the plan.
2. Use anchor points designed and certified for fall arrest, installed and inspected by a competent person to the manufacturer's instructions and AS/NZS 1891.
3. Work out the fall clearance, swing-down and swing-back before rigging, and choose a lanyard or self-retracting lifeline that stops the worker before they strike the ground or a structure.
4. Inspect harnesses, lanyards, connectors and lifelines before each use, and take out of service anything damaged or that has arrested a fall.
5. Give each worker a harness of the right size and rating, and train them to fit, adjust and connect it correctly.
6. Keep lines clear of sharp edges, heat and chemicals, and have a rescue plan and equipment ready to reach a suspended worker quickly.

Preguntas para el equipo

1. ¿Dónde podría aparecer fall arrest system failure hoy en este trabajo?
2. El control más eficaz es: «Prevent falls with edge protection, work platforms or a travel-restraint system, so fall arrest is the last line of defence rather than the plan». ¿Podemos hacerlo aquí? Si no, ¿por qué no?
3. ¿Qué controles para fall arrest system failure faltan o no funcionan en esta obra?
4. ¿Cuándo detendrías el trabajo por fall arrest system failure, y a quién avisarías?
5. ¿Cómo informamos de un peligro, un cuasi accidente o un incidente en este trabajo?