This document provides an overview of personal fall arrest systems used in construction. It defines the key components of a fall arrest system including full body harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, connectors, and anchorages. It explains that systems must be rigged to prevent free falls of over 6 feet and deceleration distances of more than 3.5 feet. Components like harnesses, lanyards, and connectors must be capable of withstanding forces of 5,000 pounds. The document emphasizes that fall arrest systems and components should only be used as intended and taken out of service if subjected to a fall until inspected.

1. FALL ARREST SYSTEMS
ISOLUX INGENERIA S.A. TOWER ERECTION TRAINING
Full Body Harness
Presented By: Victor Momanyi
Designation: QHSE Assistant
Date: _ _ / _ _ / 2016

2. Contents;
 Definition
 Attachment Location
 Body Harness
 Vertical lifeline/Lanyard
 Webbing
 Anchorages
 Horizontal lifelines
 Connectors &
 Using fall arrest system safely

3. What is a ‘Personal fall Arrest system?’
A personal fall arrest
system is one option of
protection that OSHA
requires for workers on
construction sites who are
exposed to vertical drops
of 6 feet or more.

4. Personal Fall arrest system cont’d
 Its made up of the following parts;
 Attachment Location
 Body Harness
 Vertical lifeline/Lanyard
 Webbing
 Anchorages
 Horizontal lifelines
 Connectors &
 Using fall arrest system safely

5. Attachment Location
The attachment of the body
harness must be located in the
center of the wearer's back,
near the shoulder level, or
above the head.

6. Body Harness
 Body harnesses are designed to minimize stress forces on an employee's body
in the event of a fall, while providing sufficient freedom of movement to
allow work to be performed.
 Do not use body harnesses to hoist materials.
 As of January 1, 1998, body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall
arrest system, because they impose a danger of internal injuries when
stopping a fall.

7. Vertical Lifelines/lanyard
 Vertical lifelines or lanyards must
have a minimum breaking strength of
5,000 pounds, and be protected
against being cut or abraded.

8. Webbing
 Webbing are the ropes and straps used
in lifelines, lanyards, and strength
components of body harnesses. The
webbing must be made from synthetic
fibers.

9. Anchorages
 Anchorages used for attachment of personal
fall arrest equipment capable of supporting at
least 5,000 pounds per employee attached.
 It must be independent of any anchorage
being used to support or suspend platforms,
and/or must be designed and used as follows:
 As part of a complete personal fall arrest system
which maintains a safety factor for at least 2
 Under the supervision of a qualified person

10. Horizontal lifeline
 On suspended scaffolds or similar working
platforms with horizontal lifelines that may
become vertical lifelines, the devices used to
connect to a horizontal lifeline must be
capable of locking in both directions on the
lifeline.

11. Connectors;
D-Rings:
 D-Rings must have a minimum tensile strength of 5,000
pounds, and be proof-tested to a minimum tensile load
of 3,600 pounds without cracking, breaking, or becoming
permanently deformed.

12. Connectors Cont’d
Snap-hooks:
 They must also be locking-type, double-locking,
designed and used to prevent the disengagement
of the snap-hook by the contact of the snap-hook
keeper with the connected member.
 Should have minimum tensile strength of 5,000
pounds, and be proof-tested to a minimum tensile
load of 3,600 pounds

13. Using Fall Arrest System Safely
 Ensure that personal fall arrest systems will, when
stopping a fall: Limit maximum arresting force to 1,800
pounds.
 Be rigged such that an employee can neither free fall more
than 6 feet nor contact any lower level.
 Bring an employee to a complete stop and limit maximum
deceleration distance to 3½ feet.
 Have sufficient strength to withstand twice the potential
impact energy of a worker free falling a distance of 6 feet, or
the free fall distance permitted by the system, whichever is
less

14. Using Fall Arrest System Safely Cont’d
 Remove systems and components from service
immediately if they have been subjected to
fall impact, until inspected by a competent
person and deemed undamaged and suitable
for use
 Promptly rescue employees in the event of a
fall, or assure that they are able to rescue
themselves

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