Workers who have responsibilities on industrial and construction sites involving elevated heights generally require the use of high quality fall protection equipment. There are various situations in which this safety equipment is used by workers. Workers can benefit from the use of SALA fall protection devices to help ensure safety. Industries and applications that require these safety devices include construction, warehousing, and oil rigging.
Effective Fall Protection Equipment
Fall protection harnesses and other types of safety elements comprise SALA fall protection systems. Some of the features of these systems include:
Anchorage
The element that secures the attachment point in the fall arrest system is referred to as an anchor. These anchors must be able to handle the required arresting forces if a fault occurs. Anchors come in different variations, including cable chokers, web tie-off straps, weld-on D-ring plates and roof anchors.
Body Support
If a fall occurs, an anti-fall harness can help save the life of the individual wearing this gear. The load from these harnesses is distributed over various portions of the body including chest, pelvis, shoulders, and upper thighs.
Anchorage Connectors
Self-retracting lifelines and shock absorbing lanyards are examples of anchorage connectors. These are devices that link the anchor to the user’s body harness. Connectors must be short enough when in use with the fall restraint system such that a worker is unable to reach a fall hazard.
Descent/Rescue
Rescue and descent devices are very important components of a fall protection system. Every second is important when an emergency, rescue or quick escape becomes necessary. DBI/SALA equipment is designed to ensure the safety of workers in these very critical situations.
Regardless of the elevation involved, devices such as SALA fall protection are required for workers carrying out dangerous work over hazardous equipment.
Safety is Crucial
Fall protection equipment is manufactured for the distinct purpose of keeping human life safe and maintaining the safety of workers. In order to help ensure that serious injury or death does not occur on the job, this equipment is used as part of a fall protection system.
It is crucial that these systems are installed and used according to all pertinent codes and safety standards.
