b'PHYSICAL CONTROLS WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHTWORKING AT HEIGHT PPE - HEIGHT SAFETYIf a full risk assessment and work method statement has determined the need to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),careful consideration must be given to the following work at height techniques. Refer to AS/NZS 1891.4 for further information.All personnel using PPE at height must be trained in the proper use and limitations of their equipment.Restraint Technique Emergency PlanRestraint Technique is the preferred approach toAS/NZS 1891.4 states that the rescue of a fallen worker fall protection - it prevents you from falling and frommust occur as soon as possible, as does the National suffering possible injuries from the fall arrest system.Code of Practice for the Prevention of Falls from Heights Restraint Technique is a technique which uses PPE toin Construction Work. It also recommends that a person prevent a person from entering an area where risk of fallshould not use a fall arrest system unless there is at from height exists. least one other person on site who can rescue the user in the event of a fall. In some situations at least two persons Work Positioning/Restrained Fall may be required to safely rescue a person who has had a Work Positioning/Restrained Fall is a technique forfall. This requires specific training.supporting a person while working by means of PPE in tension in such a way as to prevent a fall. Confined SpaceSafe access and egress from confined spaces requires Fall Arrest careful planning. When access and egress also includes Fall arrest is an approach which makes use of items ofthe potential for falls, then it is considered work at height. PPE to stop a person falling under safe conditions. ThisIn all cases rescue and recovery must be planned and means that if a worker is in a position such that if theythe personnel be trained in emergency procedures.lose control they will fall. They are required to use PPE to limit both the distance and the force of that fall.All personnel using PPE at height and confined space must be trained in the proper use and limitations of their equipment.FALL CLEARANCE CALCULATIONS FOR SHOCK ABSORBING LANYARDSFactors youll need to take into consideration are: Maximum Allowable Free Fall - 2.0mThe position of the anchorThe length of your lanyardThe extension of the shock absorberThe height of the userThe residual safety factor to allow for stretchThe deflection of the cable if youre using a horizontal lifeline. 1 Length of lanyardRemember: Low Lanyard = High Fall Factor = High Impact ForceFall Clearance Allowances Energy51 Fall4 AbsorberLength of lanyard = 1800mm Distance ExtensionHeight of operator (eg)2= 1800mm Working surface600mm+300mm Residual clearance (eg)3= 1000mm1000mm+500mm Extension Sub-Total = 4600mm 5 of shock 1500mm+600mm absorber + the 4 Fall distancefollowing 2000mm+900mmvalues Calculated from the start position of the lanyardHeight of 2 person to attachment 1.8mResidual clearance to the 3 ground/ The above information is not a definitive statement on the subject matter and islower floor provided as a general outline. Professional advice should be sought before any1.0maction is taken in relation to the above subject matter outlined.Nearest obstructionMaterial Sourced from SpanSet Australia 2014CLICK&COLLECT206 Call 132 100 or shop rsea.com.au FREE Pick-up from our Stores'