Rope grab

Hazards

• A traveling deceleration device that locks onto a compatible lifeline when a fall occurs.

Controls

• Match exact line type and diameter, install in the correct direction, keep it clean, and avoid bypassing travel limits.

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

Match exact line type and diameter, install in the correct direction, keep it clean, and avoid bypassing travel limits.

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