Fall Protection Program Considerations - Trench Safety

GENERAL FALL PROTECTIONCONSIDERATIONSThe following factors are key considerations to providemaximum fall protection safety and to ensure compliancewith regulations and standards.1) Warnings – Always read all instructions and warningscontained on the product and packaging before using anyfall protection equipment.2) Inspection – All fall protection equipment should beinspected prior to each use.3) Training – All workers should be trained by a CompetentPerson in the proper use of fall protection products.4) Regulations – Understand all Federal, State, Local andProvincial regulations pertaining to fall protection beforeselecting and using the equipment.5) Rescue Planning – Minimizing the time between afall occurrence and medical attention of the worker isvitally important. A thorough rescue program should beestablished prior to using fall protection equipment.6) Product/System Preferences – If there are anydoubts about which fall protection products to use,contact your Miller Distributor or call Miller CustomerService. For guidelines on selecting a basic personalfall arrest system, refer to The ABC’s of a Personal FallArrest System on page 8 of this guide.7) System Components –Only components that are fullycompatible with one anothershould be used. Fall arrest systemsare designed and tested as completesystems and should be used in this way.8) What to Do After a Fall –After a fall occurs, all componentsof the fall arrest system should12be removed from service.9) Call for Information –If there are any questions orconcerns about your fallprotection program orsystem, contact Miller/TrollTraining at 1-800-873-5242.Full-BodyHarnessPersonal FallArrest SystemAnchorageConnectorShock-AbsorbingLanyard