FALL PROTECTION & PREVENTION.

When you are working at height, Fall down will be a main hazard. Today we discuss about Fall Protection
& what are the preventions of this hazard.

There are two systems of Fall protection & Prevention.

FALL CONTROL SYSTEM:

We control a fall hazard with use of these systems.

1- Derrickman, s belt.
2- Lanyard / Work Baskets.
3- Barrier off open hatches.
4- Hand Rails, Guards and Covers, heledeck etc…

FALL ARREST SYSTEM:

A system to arrest personnel in a fall from a working level, it consists of an anchor point, connectors and
full body harness and will include a lanyard, shock absorbing devices, life line or suitable combinations of
these.

1- Ladder Climbing System

2- Fall body Harness with lanyard
3- Life Lines

If you are working on ladder or scaffolding use harness and another person hold to scaffolding or ladder.

PLANNING FOR FALL PREVENTION

• Plan the task properly before taking any work

• The height being worked– if you fall do you have enough distance for the lanyard to stop you
from hitting?
• Do you have to move from one location to another at height?
• What range of movement do you require to do the task?
• What fall protection equipment is available?
• Is the lanyard the correct one to be used?
• Do you have a rescue plan.
Fall protection adapted to the local situation shall be utilized whenever required. When there is a risk of
falling feet (2 m) or above, the following strategies shall be implemented.
Full body harness with inertial braking system and 2 meter double lanyard