Accessing and Using a Single Point Anchor
A. User Equipment
Always wear a
full
body harness for fall arrest. The user should attach their fall arrest device (lanyard,
SRL, or another device as directed and approved by SAFEWAZE™ ) to the back d-ring of the harness.
This prevents the lanyard getting in the way during movement and, in the event of a fall, ensures
minimum trauma to the user.
If the anchor is being used for fall restraint or work positioning, a body belt may be worn by the user.
The lanyard or attachment device should be attached to one of the side d-rings of the belt. A full body
harness may be worn for fall restraint or work positioning as well, and the harness may be equipped
with side d-rings. If it is, these may be attached to for this type of work.
Always ensure that the locking mechanism of the snap hook or karabiner is properly closed and
incapable of accidental disconnection to do roll-out or wear before proceeding, and get a second
person to check the attachment.
FIGURE 1 – UNINTENTIONAL DISENGAGEMENT (ROLL-OUT)
Always check for connection compatibility. Never make any connection that could result in a dangerous or fatal
condition. Snap hooks and karabiners should not be connected to the d-ring in the following manner:
A. To a d-ring to which another connector is attached
B. In a manner that would result in a load on the gate
C. In a false engagement, where protruding features catch on the anchor
D. To each other
E. Directly to webbing, rope lanyard, or tie-back
F. To any object which is shaped such that the connector will not close
and lock
