Fall-protection connector

Hazards

• A rated component joining parts of a personal fall-protection system.

Controls

• Use mutually compatible hardware, inspect gates and loading direction, prevent rollout, and avoid unintended connections.

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

Use mutually compatible hardware, inspect gates and loading direction, prevent rollout, and avoid unintended connections.

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