Basic Safety 2.2.0 Fall Arrest Flashcards
PFAS
Personal fall arrest system.
Consists of anchor points, body harness and connecting device
PFAS
Fall arrest anchor pointe should be _________ the back D-ring.
Above.
6 Feet
Max free-fall distance.
Swing zone
where a human will swing when falling.
Positioning connections Rated _________
Primary Fall arrest Rated ____________
3,000 pounds
5,000 pounds
5000 pounds
Anchor point rating
By striking an object in the swing zone….
Serious injury and death may occur.
2 feet.
Anchor point to fall no more than ________.
Positioning connections
cannot be considered primary anchor.
Positioning lanyard does not take the place
Of a fall arrest lanyard/anchor point.
The Back D-ring
only one used to connect to the anchor point.
The front chest D-Ring for fall arrest when
you are climbing a ladder.
D rings at hips
used for positioning and fall restraint only.
Back D-Ring should be between
Shoulder blades
Chest straps between
sternum and belly button
Leg straps should be
SNUG!
Recommended part of the PFAS gear; allows worker to relieve weight on the hips and groin.
Suspension trauma strap.
waist belt and tool belts
are put on first, with the harness over it
Safety gates are
required double action
Prior to use
Always inspect fall protection
Burns, hardening, bent or scratched buckles or d-ring.
Damage to PFAS, replace!
PFAS should be inspected by a
competent person
Non-shock lanyards
used for positioning and fall restraint, connect to non-primary D-ring
Two Positioning Lanyards
usually required to move from one place to another.
100% tie-off is required
when wearing a PFAS.
Flexble line connected vertically at one end, or horizontally at both ends.
Lifeline
Vertical lifelines breaking strength
5000 lbs
______ worker(s) can use verical lifelines.
1
________ worker (s) can use horizontal lifelines.
Dependent on the breaking strength.
Horizontal lifelines
connected between two fixed anchorages.
Fall distance 15 1/2 ft from anchorage.
Self-Retracting Lanyard
Fall distance 18 1/2 ft from anchorage
Shock Absorbing Lanyard
Guardrail must be able to support
200 lbs top rail
150 lbs mid rail
Guard rail must be
42” high and toeboard min 4”
Safety nets are no more than
30 feet beneath work area.