Swing-fall hazards

Swing-fall hazards Be careful not to tie off to an anchor in such a way that if you fall, you’ll swing into an obstruction. This is called a swing-fall hazard. A swing fall can be as harmful as falling to…

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Anchor

An anchor—what you connect your lanyard or lifeline to—is a key element of any personal fall protection system. . An anchor may consist of a load-rated strap or sling wrapped around a substantial structural member of a building. Na anchor…

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Using the right lanyard

A lanyard is a flexible line of webbing, or a synthetic or wire rope, used to secure a safety belt or full bodyharness to a lifeline or anchor. A lanyard that meets the requirements of CSA Standard Z259.1 is acceptable…

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Vertical lifelines

A lifeline is a length of synthetic fibre or steel wire rope attached to an independent point of anchorage. A lifeline is typically used in conjunction with a fall arrest device such as a rope grab. Using the right vertical…

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