Fall Restraint Policy
Prior to using any fall restraint equipment, the Foreman and Employees should have reviewed the Specific Fall Protection Plan together and signed the acknowledgement. Next, the employee is to inspect and check off on the Specific Fall Restraint Equipment to be used for that task. All Fall Restraint Equipment will be checked out Daily using inspection sheets. And all Fall Restraint Equipment will return to the Job Shack every night or to its designated spot.
Fall Restraint
Fall Restraint Between Columns
Utilize horizontal lifeline between structural columns.
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Note: Inspect all equipment prior to use.
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Note: Anchorage point must be capable of supporting 5000 lbs.
Step 1: Wrap pass thru adapter around structural column w/ label facing out.
Step 2: Attach snap hook at each end of horizontal lifeline and pull excess lifeline (wind excess out with handle for cable models).
Step 3: Tighten rope with wrench. Refer to manufactures literature( tighten with handle in correct position in certain models).
Step 4: Attach rope/lanyard snap hook to ring provided on lifeline. (Two per lifeline maximum.)
Step 5: Attach rope grab lanyard to rope and snap hook to full body harness’s back D ring.
Step 6: Set rope grab to eliminate potential of any fall. Tie a safety knot just behind the rope grab to eliminate accidental movement. Stop work if a potential for a fall arises (i.e. due to change in conditions). Re-plan your work and make changes to your Specific Fall Protection Plan as needed.
Horizontal Lifeline PDF (Note that horizontal lifelines can be used for either restraint or arrest)
Fall Restraint Between Roof Anchors
Utilize horizontal lifeline between roof anchors.
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Note: Inspect all equipment prior to use. Anchors must be capable of supporting 5000 lbs.
Step 1: Attach roof anchors to roof deck per manufacturer’s recommendations. Fill all holes of anchors with approved fasteners.
Step 2: Attach snap hook at each end of horizontal lifeline to D ring on roof anchor and pull slack out of horizontal lifeline( wind excess out of line with handle for cable models).
Step 3: Tighten horizontal lifeline utilizing wrench provided (or handle in correct position depending on model). Refer to manufacturer’s literature.
Step 4: Attach snap hook at end of approved rope to ring provided on lifeline. (Two maximum per lifeline.)
Step 5: Attach rope grab lanyard to rope and snap hook to full body harness’s back D ring.
Step 6: Set rope grab lanyard to eliminate potential of any fall. Tie a safety knot behind the rope grab to prevent accidental movement. Stop work immediately if potential for a fall arises (i.e. due to changing conditions). Re-plan and make changes to your Specific Fall Protection Plan as needed.
Horizontal Lifeline PDF (Note that horizontal lifelines can be used for either restraint or arrest)
Fall Restraint With Pass Through Adapter
Utilize a pass through adapter around a structural building member.
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Note: Inspect all equipment prior to use.
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Note: Anchorage point must be capable of supporting 5000 lbs.
Step 1: Wrap pass-through adapter around structural member with labels facing out, insert small D ring through larger D ring.
Step 2: Attach snap hook on the approved safety rope to small D ring on pass-through adapter.
Step 3: Attach rope grab to rope and snap hook to full body harness’s dorsal D ring. Set rope grab to eliminate potential of any fall. Tie a safety knot to prevent accidental movement.
Fall Restraint Steel Beam Clamp
Utilize a structural steel beam clamp overhead.
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Note: Inspect all equipment prior to use.
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Note: Anchorage point must be capable of supporting 5000 lbs.
Step 1: Install beam clamp to overhead WF beam.
Step 2: Attach snap hook on approved safety rope to D ring provided on beam clamp.
Step 3: Attach rope grab lanyard to rope and snap hook to full body harness’s dorsal D ring.
Step 4: Set rope grab to eliminate potential of any fall. Tie a safety knot behind the rope grab to prevent accidental movement.
Beam Clamp PDF (Note that beam clamps can be used for either restraint or arrest)