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Ensure that the:
1. Fixed or temporary fixed platform (if needed) is installed with mobile scaffolding in accordance with a risk assessment.
2. Principles are respected — the anchor, fall clearance, line connection, weight of a person (maximum 100kg) and swing factor.
3. Fall arrest systems are used only after being inspected, tested, certified, and checked prior to use.
4. Fall arrest systems are designed, erected and assembled by a trained and competent person.
5. Anchor points are as high as possible - (but never lower than the connection point of the harness)- and capable of supporting 22.2kN.
6. Lanyard can be self-retractable, allowing freedom of movement but protecting the worker should a fall occur.
7. Staff is fully trained on the safe use of the equipment prior to use.
8. Emergency rescue procedure and training have been established prior to using the fall arrest system.
9. Scaffold equipment has been certified and checked daily prior to use (baseboard, handrails, guardrails, and/or toe boards) and erected on an even surface.
Remember:
10. Protect the floor or floor openings with fixed rigid barriers.
11. Always check your harness before use.
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