Fall-arrest lanyard

Hazards

• A flexible connecting line between a harness and anchorage or deceleration device.

Controls

• Choose length and energy absorption for the system, control sharp edges and swing, and inspect before use.

Personal protective equipment

• Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.

Regional considerations

• Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Choose length and energy absorption for the system, control sharp edges and swing, and inspect before use.

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