Personal Fall Arrest System Training Ppt

Fall protection systems inspection erection procedures maintenance and disassembling systems are the basic knowledge one should be aware of.
Personal fall arrest system training ppt. It also may include a lanyard deceleration device lifeline or suitable combinations of these. When stopping a fall a personal fall arrest system must. Personal fall arrest systems 1 personal fall arrest systems. The training program must also review the rescue plan.
A personal fall arrest system is a system used to arrest an employee in a fall from a working level. The training program which follows is designed to inform workers about the proper donning of the harness installation of anchors and use of the system. Limit free fall distance to less than 6 feet 1 8m and be rigged in such a way as to prevent contact with a lower level. As of january 1 1998 body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system because they impose a danger of internal injuries when stopping a fall.
Fall protection is given importance in construction sites for jobs that require height safety such as working on the roof and putting up roof tiles. A personal fall arrest system pfas must be used whenever workers are more than 6 off the ground and not working on a ladder or scaffold. Fall protection falls accounted for 10. Inspection and maintenance.
The information presented in this presentation has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and is intended to be a tool to assist and guide you in building your own presentation. Fall protection for construction developing a fall protection program for the construction industry. Ppt 012 03 training on regulations standards equipment and procedures should be part of your fall protection program. Any person ordered to work with at height who has an increase risk of falling off of structures buildings should wear a personal fall arrest system.
It consists of an anchorage connectors and a body harness. Fall protection for construction ppt. This presentation on fall protection is provided by georgia tech. Covers personal fall arrest systems and additional safeguards.
This presentation will focus on the proper use of personal fall arrest systems in order to safely perform work in elevated areas. Yes extensive and ongoing. 10 personal fall arrest systems contd personal fall arrest. Limit maximum fall arresting force on an employee to 1 800 pounds when used with a full body harness.
This training course reviews the basic requirements of the occupational safety and health administration known as osha for protection of employees from fall hazards. Use and operation of guardrail personal fall arrest safety net warning line and safety monitor systems as well as other protection used. A personal fall arrest system is a system used to safely stop arrest a worker who is falling from a working level.