SATRA-Fall Protection Testing of fall protection equipment is typically carried out on the whole product as presented for sale, although testing and approval of components (such as connectors) can be carried out where they are interchangeable between larger products. In addition, consideration must be paid to the whole system of fall protection, including worn components, components carried and/or operated, and the method of fixation to the structure. Any fall protection system needs to consider a number of factors, including: · the distance the user falls before being brought to a halt · the force applied to the user’s body throughout the arrest of the fall · the likelihood of introducing additional hazards, such as ‘swing-falls’ (or ‘pendulum effect’) or the striking of sharp objects · ...
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