Top Misuses Of Fall Protection Equipment
Roof safety systems in Melbourne are commonly misused due to ignorance and improper training. Safety systems are meant to protect you from falls and accidents when working at heights. Using them incorrectly is the same as not using them at all. Here are some of the top misuses of fall protection equipment. Inappropriate strength for anchorage Most lanyards you get in the market are not tiebacks. This means that using them as such can damage the equipment and lead to accidents. Using a beam clamp or beam strap that is made as an anchorage connector can only worsen this problem and lead to accidents. Insufficient anchorage strength Most employees assume that being tied to something keeps them safe. It is important to train users and supervisors to recognize adequate anchorage strength. If you are tied to a weak anchorage, you are likely to fall anyway. Improper D-Ring anchorage D-ring is one of the commonly misused roof safety systems . Improper use of this equipment can inc...