Fall Protection Program Considerations - Trench Safety

Suspension*Suspension systems areused widely in the windowwashing and paintingindustries and are designedto lower and support a workerwhile allowing a hands-freework environment. Atypical suspension systemwould include:• anchorage/anchorageconnector (anchor bolt,trolley, carabiner, etc.)• body wear (full-bodyharness)• connecting device(workline)• suspension device(bos’n chair)RetrievalThe retrieval system isprimarily used in confinedspace applications whereworkers must enter tanks,manholes, etc. and mayrequire retrieval from aboveshould an emergency occur.A retrieval system typicallyconsists of:• anchorage/anchorageconnector (tripod, davit)• body wear(full-body harness)• connecting device(retractable lifeline/retrieval unit)11