PRIMARY SOURCE
Before you use this tool, you may want to read the further analysis presented here.
BENEFITS
The OHS laws require employers to protect workers from falls in the workplace. One way to fulfill this requirement is through the use of fall protection equipment, such as fall restraint systems and fall arrest systems. Such equipment should be properly inspected before workers use it.
HOW TO USE THE TOOL
Use this checklist to ensure that fall protection equipment is in good condition and safe to use. Adapt the checklist for the fall protection equipment in your workplace, the requirements of the OHS laws in your jurisdiction and the requirements or recommendations from the equipments’ manufacturer. Fall arrest equipment should only be inspected by a trained and qualified employee.