The A,B,Cs of Fall Protection
This video provides a comprehensive overview of fall protection basics in construction, addressing crucial elements for ensuring worker safety. It distinguishes between fall arrest and fall restraint, emphasizing the ABCDs of fall protection: anchorage points, body support (harness), connectors, and descent/rescue.
The importance of proper planning and hazard assessment is underscored, with a focus on using personal fall arrest systems. The video educates viewers on calculating fall clearance and emphasizes the necessity of having a well-thought-out rescue plan. Video Source It clarifies the differences between fall arrest and fall restraint, outlining how each approach serves to protect workers.
Inspecting fall protection equipment before each use and annually is highlighted as ...