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An Anchorage Point must be capable of supporting
5000 lbs. per worker attached. Our six-foot
cross-arm strap made of polyester webbing can be wrapped
around beams and other structures to form a secure anchorage.
A Vertical Dropline with a minimum tensile strength
of 5400 lbs., and secured to an anchorage point that is
independent of the work platform.
A Full-body Harness so that in event of a free
fall, the shock load is equally distributed to the body,
as compared to just around the waist when only a safety
belt is worn.
A Lanyard that absorbs shock and holds the free
fall to six feet or less.
A Rope Grab lets a worker move up and down the
drop line for freedom of movement, yet locks instantly
when activated by a fall.
If you are participating in construction as part of your
business, you should know that body belts cannot be used
for fall arrest, only positioning. If you work in
agriculture or manufacturing, use of body belts is not
recommended - you could be cited by OSHA under the general
duty clause, or a worker could be seriously injured. Body
belts can be used to keep a person from reaching the edge
when working on heights. They cannot be used to catch someone
who is falling. A full-body harness must be used instead.
Full-body harnesses distribute the weight during impact.
With body belts, all of the energy from falling is absorbed
around the person's midsection, which can result in injuries.
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