KSTRONG ASIA CATALOGUE

UNDERSTANDING FALL PROTECTION

Scaffolding

• Ensure when connecting to the structure, the anchor point (Scaffold structure) could support a 15 kN load. • Ensure fall arrest equipment has been regularly serviced and in good working condition. • Make sure you utilise rear Fall arrest attachment points of your harness with twin lanyard and scaffold hooks whilst working at heights. • Twin retractable units attached to the back dee of the harness may be more suitable in lower scaffolding builds due to the reduced fall factor. Equipment Used: Full body harness rear or frontal Fall arrest attachment points, Twin shock absorbing lanyard or twin retractable lanyard with scaffold hooks. • Ensure anchor points on elevation cage are correctly installed, fitted and are suitability rated and certified. • Ensure fall arrest equipment has been regularly inspected, serviced and in good working condition. • Make sure you utilise rear fall arrest attachment point with retractable webbing lanyard to reduce the fall factor to the shortest possible length while giving you maximum range of movement. Equipment Used: Full body harness with rear or frontal Fall arrest attachment points, Retractable Lanyard, Accessible anchor point or anchor sling. Warehousing • Ensure when connecting to the cross arm of the pole it is able to sustain the force of a limited fall (12kN). • Ensure fall arrest equipment has been regularly serviced and in good working condition. • Make sure you utilise rear or frontal Fall arrest attachment points of your harness with shock absorbing lanyard and pole strap attachments with pole strap on your harness whilst working at heights. • Always ensure you are connected, the use of two pole straps will allow for the transition from below to above the cross arm beam while maintaining one connection at all times. Equipment Used: Full body harness with rear or frontal Fall arrest attachment points, Pole strap attachment points, pole strap and secondary fall arrest lanyard. Utilities

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