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rescue equipment, must also be periodically inspected. Inspection procedures
will differ depending on the types of
fall protection equipment and systems
used, whether the inspection is being
performed in the field during its use or
during annual recertification.
Only manufacturer/factory trained
and authorized personnel shall replace

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or repair the fall protection equipment or
system. Substituting parts, even if those
parts are from the same manufacturer
of devices, must never be done without
approval of the manufacturer or design
engineer. Maintenance should only be
performed by those formally trained to
do the work.
Improper storage of fall protection

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equipment is the leading cause of equipment damage and retirement. Personal
fall protection equipment must be stored
in such a manner that the equipment
does not become damaged or distorted.
Proper storage includes:
* Making sure the fall protection
equipment does not have other equipment or mechanical devices stored on
top of it;
* Protecting the hardware against
dust, direct sunlight, heat, extreme cold,
excessive moisture and damaging chemicals; and
* Protecting the equipment from mechanical damage by using a storage area
where damage from tools or equipment
is prevented.
Consideration should be given to having workers demonstrate their competency in fall protection inspection, fitting, use and performance of the rescue
procedures.
Where workers are issued their own
fall protection equipment, the policy
should clearly state that workers are
solely responsible for keeping their
equipment clean and in good repair. Additionally, they are responsible for reporting defects found in any equipment
or system.
In summary, the fall protection program must be the responsibility of a
single administrator, inspections must
be performed, and proper records must
be maintained. A program evolves
systematically by first assessing to determine the needs and then selecting
and standardizing the equipment and
systems based on the needs. Once the
equipment and systems are standardized, specific written procedures may
be developed and, finally, a formal,
documented fall protection training
program may be delivered and provided
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Wayne Donnelly is president of New
Heights Industries Inc., Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Canada. He can be reached at info@
newheightsindustries.com.

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