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INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY AT HEIGHT BASICS

THE ABC’S. A simple way of remembering the core components of a fall arrest system is the “ABC” of fall
arrest. Quite simply, without one part, the system does not work.
A ANCHOR DEVICES
Definition: Used to join the connecting device (work restraint, fall arrester) to the anchorage, commonly referred
to as the “tie-off point” (I-beam, scaffolding or other structural point). Anchor devices may be one of the 2 types:
• Permanent anchor devices (e.g. horizontal cable lifeline, horizontal rail systems...).
• Temporary anchor devices (e.g. steel strops, scaffold hooks, webbing anchorage slings, beam grips and dead-
weight anchor...).
B FULL BODY HARNESS

Definition: Used to hold a worker during & after a fall.
• Full body harness must be worn for Fall Arrest situations.
• Work restraint belts cannot be used for Fall Arrest.
C CONNECTING DEVICES

Definition: Used to hold a worker during & after a fall.
• Full body harness must be worn for Fall Arrest situations.
• Work restraint belts cannot be used for Fall Arrest.

¿What kind of harness should I choose?

European Work Work Fall arrest Work To rescue
HARNESS TYPE standard restraint positioning safety suspension
Positioning belt EN358 YES YES - - -
Fall arrest harness EN361 YES - YES - -
Fall arrest harness EN361/EN358 YES YES YES - -
Multi-function fall arrest harness EN358/EN813/EN361 YES YES YES YES YES

¿How many anchor points I need?

1 or 2 points: 1 or 2 points + 1 or 2 points +
2 attachment points 2 attachment points
Dorsal + 1 suspension point
External Side
Ventral

¿What size should I choose?

AVAILABLE SIZES
M-L XXL

A 60-120 cm 75-150 cm

A B - -
H
B
C 45-70 cm 60-85 cm
H 55-75 cm 65-85 cm
C
ANTICAÍDAS FALL ARREST

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