7/26/2023 0 Comments Webbed material![]() ![]() In all cases, equipment that has been taken out of service should be marked in such a way that it cannot be accidentally used before it is discarded. frayed or worn-out lanyards), your company should replace it immediately. Additionally, any fall protection equipment that has absorbed the impact of a fall should be immediately removed from service. If the worker or Competent Person inspector finds any damaged equipment (i.e. And a Competent Person should do a yearly (or more frequently depending on working or environmental conditions) inspection of all your equipment to make sure it is still in compliance with OSHA regulations and the safety standards of your workplace. The user should do an inspection of their fall protection equipment every time before they use it. You don’t want one of your workers to be killed or seriously injured because they are using old equipment that suffers a failure at a crucial moment. But over time, the effectiveness of the SRL lanyard deteriorates, and it is less able to absorb fall shock and worker weight. In the event of a fall, the SRL is the element that absorbs the shock of the fall and the weight of the worker. This is especially true of SRLs and other connectors. Everyday use of equipment and exposure to elements in the environment causes the material to wear out, and decreases its effectiveness in protecting users. Let’s look at how each of these materials works in relationship to the work environment, and the fall protection system you need.Īn important factor to remember is that all fall protection equipment deteriorates over time, regardless of who manufactures it. Nylon/Polyester Synthetic Webbing Lanyards.(The lanyard is the actual “lifeline” component of the Self-Retracting Lifeline.) There are three types of lanyards within the SRLs themselves: One of the major differences in SRLs is the type of material that the lanyard cable is made of. Depending on your environment, certain types of may last longer than others, and do a better job of protecting your personnel from fall hazards and other dangers. It’s a good idea to understand the differences between the models. In fact, there are several different types of SRLs. As long as they do the job of protecting your workers in the event of a fall, you might believe that one SRL performs just as well as another. ![]() You might think that all Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRLs) connectors are pretty much the same. ![]()
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