Masonry Magazine October 2007 Page. 25
Connecting Twin-Leg Lanyards
Twin-leg lanyards allow 100% tie-off while they move laterally to points of anchor within the platform. The increased testing required for twin-leg lanyards ensures that the strength of these lanyards is sufficient to withstand high-impact loads at a junction demonstrated to be a potential weak point on some twin-leg designs.
Connecting elevated work platforms
IMPROVEMENTS in the strength and performance of personal protective equipment do not eliminate the need to exercise care in making connections in aerial lift devices. Remember these important guidelines:
Tie off only to the anchor points identified by the manufacturer of the lift.
Read and heed all labels and instructions provided by the manufacturer(s) of the personal fall protection equipment.
Follow all safety rules and procedures in your employer's program for safe use of aerial lift devices; these generally include the prohibition against standing on the mid-rail or top-rail of the lift, and maintaining approved connection with the fall protection system at all times when working at height.
The release of new standards for fall protection equipment coincides with similar improvements in the design of fall protection anchorages in modern aerial lift devices. The general consensus of best practice in the industry emphasizes fall restraint within the aerial work platform when working aloft.
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