Understanding Fall Protection
14 Apr 26
2:30 PM
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4:00 PM
The fall protection demonstration will address standards related to working at heights in the various industries. The program will focus on the PFAS, personal fall arrest systems, harness, connector, anchor and rescue and touch on FPFT, Dropped objects also known as Fall Protection for Tools. Each category will emphasize the proper selection, use and inspection of the system. During the connector session a load cell test weight is dropped to simulate the impact forces on the body in a free fall. With and without a shock absorbing lanyard. This drop will emphasize the required fall clearance distance requirement versus the use of a self-retracting lifeline to reduce clearance requirements. The load cell will give a visual force impact load that would be applied to the person and also the load on the anchor points. Suspension trauma will be addressed and the need for a proper onsite rescue plan importance. We will also discuss and explain the NEW ANSI-ASSP Z359.14-2021 Regulation and how it affects you.