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Fall <strong>Protection</strong>Legislation• Every day in Europeat least one persondies from a fall fromwork at height.Fall protection equipmentneed not be a hindrance!Sperian Fall <strong>Protection</strong>equipment represents agenuine working tool thatoffers important benefitssuch as increased productivity,reduced risks and diminisheduser fatigue.The Legislation:European legislation statesthat fall protectionmeasures must be put in placeby the employer of any personworking at a height wherea fall hazard exists.Collective Systems versusPersonal ProtectiveEquipment (PPE)If it is not feasible to eliminatethe hazard using a collectivesystem then personal protectiveequipment (PPE) must beselected and used, be itfor restraint, work positioning,rescue or fall arrest purposes.This system consists of a fullbody harness, an intermediateattachment and an anchorageconnector. The systems canonly be used if a suitableanchorage point is locatedclose to the work area.The personal protectiveequipment manufacturedby Bacou-Dalloz includes fallprotection systems designedto save the life of the worker(Category 3 – PPE againstmortal or serious andirreversible danger).Each product conformsto the harmonisedEuropean Standards.The EssentialsFIVE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES1 - Fall Arrest:The legislation states that a fall arrest system be used when working ata height where a fall hazard exists. This system consists of:• anchorage point /anchorage connector• body wear - full body harness*• intermediate attachment with shock absorbing element.2 - Work Positioning:A positioning system is used to hold a worker in place allowing a handsfree work environment at elevated heights. This typically consists of:• anchorage point/ anchorage connector• body wear - harness or belt**• intermediate attachment - positioning lanyard and fall arrest system.3 - Confined Space:Primarily used when workers must enter tanks, manholes, etc.and may require retrieval from above, should an emergency occur.This typically consists of:• anchorage point: tripod, davit arm• body wear - full body harness (2 or 3 anchorage points)• intermediate attachment - retractable lifeline / retrieval unit.4 - Rope Access:When traditional access methods are not feasible, rope accesssystems will suspend the operator at the work site and providefor hands-free positioning. This system consists of:• anchorage point / anchorage connector• body wear - 2 or 3 point full body sit harness• intermediate attachment - Static line with rope grab and static ropewith ascenders and controlled descent devices5 - Rescue:Carried out within a minimum delay and without any risk of a fall,rescue may involve self evacuation, or a more technical evacuationinvolving a fully trained and specialised team.• anchorage point (eg quadpod) / anchorage connector• body wear - 2 or 3 point full body harness + rescue sling,triangle or stretcher• intermediate attachment – evacuation unit, fall arrest device,pulley systems for hauling* When choosing personal fall protective equipment, it is recommended that you plan for a possiblerescue or evacuation. A 2 or 3-point harness will allow you to attach a rescue device.** Positioning belts can only be used without a harness when a fall hazard does not exist.StandardEN12841/CEN341EN353-1EN353-2EN354EN355EN358EN360EN361EN362EN795(b)EN813EN363Heading**Contact Sperian for any further informationRope access systems: back-up devicesDescendersGuided Type Fall Arresters –Rigid Anchorage Line and RailsGuided Type Fall Arresters – Flexible Anchorage LineLanyardsShock AbsorbersWork Positioning SystemsRetractable Type Fall ArrestersFull Body HarnessConnectorsAnchorage Devices - Class BSit HarnessFall Arrest Systems6All productsare CE certified
SELECTING THE RIGHT HARNESS!Anchorage PointsRear Anchorage:The rear D-ring on aharness is the basicattachment pointfor fall arrest. It issuitable for standardsite work where theworker only needsto be attached forsafety and does notneed to work insuspension.Front D-Rings and Front Anchorage Loops:Used for a comfortable, fall arrest anchorage point,usually in conjunction with a guided type fall arresteror winch for ascent and descent. Used in a varietyof confined space, rescue, climbing and workpositioning situations.Side D-Rings on belt:A work-positioning lanyard isattached to the side D-ringsto enable the operator towork with his hands free.These are not suitable forfall arrest.Automatic buckles:Provide an easier to fit solutionfor a harness. Ideal whenharness is removed frequentlyor should be fitted quickly(rescue, maintenance...).Additional FeaturesBelt:A padded belt is recommendedfor work positioning.The greater support increasesworker productivity.Leg straps:Padded leg straps are essentialfor suspension work: the strapsdistribute the load across thebuttocks and back thus reducingthe risk of injury.7Seat Strap:The seat strap is essential for workercomfort during prolonged periodsof work in suspension.
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