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Safety Harness Information:
The Safety Harness Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a comprehensive 13 page procedure.
This SWMS covers the selection, inspection, fitting and use of a safety harness system for fall arrest.
This does NOT cover the use of safety harness systems for travel restraint, positioning or rock climbing/recreational harnesses. It does NOT cover work at heights. A task-specific SMWS for working at heights should be used.
The Safety Harness Work Method Statement (WMS) is ready to use and is not a blank template. Simply add your company details, ABN, and include any site specific details or risks and make it specific to the task at hand. It is then ready for printing and to be incorporated as part of your overall OHS System.
The Safety Harness Work Method Statement can be used as part of your OHS inductions, for Tool box talks or tender applications.
Pre-Operational Inspection:
Formal inspection by competent person as per manufacturer (6 monthly or more if exposed to hazardous environment).
Replace every 5 years, or as per manufacturer specifications. Conduct visual inspection before each use.
Belts: Begin at one end and inspect entire length – both sides. Hold belts with hands approx 20cm apart – draw hands together to make an upside down "U" shape with belt. Look for frayed edges, broken fibres, tufting, pulled stitching, cuts or chemical damage.
D-rings: Look for distortion, cracks, deep scratches, breaks, rough or sharp edges. D-ring bar is at 90 degree angle with long axis of belt. Can pivot freely.
Rivets: Tight and unable to be removed with fingers. Lay flat against material – not bent.
Tongue buckle: No grommets missing. Free of distortion overlap buckle frames – move freely in sockets. Rollers move freely on the frame.
Friction buckle: Check for distortion. Outer or centre bars are straight. Ensure attachment point of bars are in good condition, not loose or cracked/weakened.
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