Shailendra Kumar Singh, PSS–West
Use of Harness and Temp Lifelines
Hazard Sheets No – 23
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USE OF HARNESS AND TEMP LIFELINES
Full Body Harness
Standard
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IS – 3521 / CE -361
Inspection
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Through visual inspection of Webbing, Stitching, Buckles &
‘D’ Ring
Storage
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Away from extreme humidity, sunlight & direct Heat
Life
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3 years from date of first use, if not damage
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Must not use 5 years from manufacturing date
USE OF HARNESS AND TEMP LIFELINES
Full body Harness
Carabineers
Shock
Absorbing
Lanyard
‘D’ Ring
Anchorage
Hook
Full Body Harness
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USE OF HARNESS AND TEMP LIFELINES
Vertical Fall Arrester
Standard
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CE -120
Inspection
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Grab freely move on safety lanyard & Locking
Used vertical
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Trained user
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Anchoring Point capable of 22kN
Storage
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Dry naturally, use silicon based lubricant
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Away from dust, extreme humidity & direct Heat
Life
Can be used until defects observed
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USE OF HARNESS AND TEMP LIFELINES
Vertical Fall Arrestor
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USE OF HARNESS AND TEMP LIFELINES
Retractable Fall Arrester
Standard
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CE -120
Inspection/Use
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Housing for damage, cracks & loose screw
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Fully extend the cable/web to check kinks & other
contamination
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Date of last service
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Anchor block vertically
Storage
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In clean, dry & cool condition
Life
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Service by manufacturer in every 12 months
USE OF HARNESS AND TEMP LIFELINES
Retractable Fall Arresters
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USE OF HARNESS AND TEMP LIFELINES
Use of Fall Arrestor in Sloped Roof
Retractable
Fall Arrestor
Full Body
harness
Roof
Anchor
Rope Grab
Life Line
Roof
Anchor
Lanyard
Energy Absorber
(Optional)
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USE OF HARNESS AND TEMP LIFELINES
Horizontal Lifeline System
Standard
 EN -795
 Made of at least 15.9 mm polyester
 Tensile strength 77.8 kN
 Max free fall 1.8m
 Anchoring point capable of supporting 22kN
 Max 1 worker at a time
 Cross arm straps
 Snap hook (Carabineers)
 Ratchet Tensioner
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USE OF HARNESS AND TEMP LIFELINES
Horizontal Lifeline System
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USE OF HARNESS AND TEMP LIFELINES
Horizontal Lifeline System
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USE OF HARNESS AND TEMP LIFELINES
Anchor points /Cross-Arm Strap and Carabineers
Cross-Arm Strap
Carabineers
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September 21, 2023 | Slide 12
 Anchor Point shall be capable
of 22kN (2000kg)
 Lanyard should never warped
around rough or sharp anchor
point. A cross arm strap to be
used
 Carabineers to used on each
end of lifeline.