Surviving The Fall: The Proper Use Of Your Personal Fall Arrest System

Knowing how to properly inspect and use a personal fall arrest system enforces your commitment to safety. Personal fall arrest systems allow workers to survive a fall with minimal injury. Use this online video training and learn how to properly use a personal fall arrest system and the common mistakes to avoid.

Topics covered include approved anchor points, connecting devices, double-locking snap hooks, and inspecting the connecting device. The video demonstrates how to calculate fall distance and perform a self rescue from suspension.

This Video On Demand covers safety precautions for inspecting and using equipment, as well as for reacting to an accident. Protect yourself from a fatal fall by properly utilizing a personal fall arrest system.

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Anyone who used a personal fall arrest system

• Introduction
• Approved Anchor Points
• Connecting Devices
• Double-Locking Snap Hooks
• Inspection of the Connecting Device
• The Body Harness
• Preventing Sudden-Stop Injuries
• Limiting Fall Distance
• Calculating Total Fall Distance
• Use of Fall-Limiting Devices
• Preventing Common Fall Arrest Mistakes
• Self-Rescue from Suspension Trauma
• Employing Your Facility’s Rescue Plan
• Conclusion

• Slips Trips And Falls
• Slips Trips And Falls In Construction Environments
• Slips Trips And Falls In Food Processing And Handling Environments