Masonry Magazine June 2009 Page. 33
FILL BLOCK WALLS
WITHOUT A CONCRETE PUMP OR FORKLIFT
PumpMaster
Model PG-21
Standard lanyard length is six feet, making it long enough to be user-friendly while minimizing the free-fall distance.
body support. Factors that should be considered in your selection process are: webbing, cable, shock absorber type, length and compatibility with the anchor point.
Lanyards must contain an energy absorbing unit that will limit the fall arrest forces exerted on the body in the event of a fall. Standard lanyard length is six feet, making it long enough to be user-friendly while minimizing the free-fall distance. Lanyards are now made with large throat hooks that are big enough to connect directly to the scaffold railing, thereby eliminating the need for a separate anchorage connector such as a scaffold choker. This is a convenient option if you are able to connect directly to a scaffolding structural member.
An SRL is a flexible lifeline attached to a mechanism that allows it to extend and retract under slight tension when a user moves away from and towards the device. When selecting an SRL consider the lifeline type, length, single or twin leg, housing/casing and basic features, like an impact indicator.
Scaffolding and mobile platforms allow masonry construction to be taken to new heights, but employers must be sure these temporary platforms are secure and that all relevant fall protection standards and regulations are followed appropriately. Employers must also ensure that workers are properly trained on how to wear, use and inspect their fall protection equipment to keep productivity high and safety top-of-mind. IMAS
Craig Firl is North American technical manager for Capital Safety. He has worked in the fall protection equipment industry for more than 20 years and has extensive experience in inspection, servicing and training
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