When you use a safety belt

You must never wear a safety belt in a fall arrest situation.

• If you fall while attached to a safety belt, you could suffer severe back and abdominal  injuries.

Restrict the use of safety belts to fall restraint systems only.

• If there’s a chance you could fall
• Install guardrails OR
• Wear a full body harness in a properly     configured personal fall protection

Putting on a safety belt

• Before putting on the belt, make sure you have the right size.
• Fasten the belt snugly around your waist. Wear it high on your waist, not low around the hips or  pelvic area.
• Position the belt buckle at the front of your body, and make sure the belt tail is secure in the belt loop and not hanging out loosely.

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