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| 1<\/td>\n | compares BS 8437:2022 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 2<\/td>\n | TRACKED CHANGES Text example 1 \u2014 indicates added text (in green) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 222<\/td>\n | Foreword <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 225<\/td>\n | Introduction 1 Scope <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 226<\/td>\n | 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 229<\/td>\n | 4 Legislation 4.1 General <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 230<\/td>\n | 4.2 The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 4.3 The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 4.4 The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 4.5 The Work at Height Regulations 2005 (as amended) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 231<\/td>\n | 4.6 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 4.7 HSE Guidance documents <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 232<\/td>\n | 5 Fundamental principles 5.1 Hazard identification and risk assessment, and hierarchy of protective measures 5.2 Principles of selection of personal fall protection systems and equipment <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 233<\/td>\n | 5.3 Principles of use of personal fall protection systems and equipment <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 234<\/td>\n | 5.4 Principles of maintenance of personal fall protection systems and equipment <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 235<\/td>\n | 6 Hazard identification, risk assessment and safety method statement 6.1 General <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 237<\/td>\n | 6.2 Hierarchy of protective measures for people working at a height Table 1 \u2014 Illustration of hierarchy of protective measures given in the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (as amended) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 238<\/td>\n | 7 Selection of personal fall protection systems and equipment 7.1 General <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 239<\/td>\n | 7.2 Types of personal fall protection systems and equipment <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 240<\/td>\n | 8 Restraint systems 8.1 General <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 241<\/td>\n | 8.2 Selection of the components of a restraint system 8.3 Use of restraint systems <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 243<\/td>\n | Figure 1 \u2014 Example of a restraint system limiting access to zones where the risk of a fall exists <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 244<\/td>\n | Figure 2 \u2014 Importance of correct lanyard length in a restraint system <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 246<\/td>\n | Figure 3 \u2014 Example of a restraint system using a rigid horizontal anchor line <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 247<\/td>\n | Figure 4 \u2014 Dangers of using a restraint system to access the corner of a flat roof <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 248<\/td>\n | Figure 5 \u2014 Situation in which a restraint system should not be used because there is a risk of a fall through a fragile material <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 249<\/td>\n | Figure 6 \u2014 Limitations and dangers of using a restraint system on a sloping roof <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 250<\/td>\n | 9 Fall arrest systems 9.1 General <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 251<\/td>\n | Figure 7 \u2014 Examples of different types of fall arrest system <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 256<\/td>\n | Figure 8 \u2014 Use of an extension lanyard <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 257<\/td>\n | Figure 9 \u2014 Illustration of free fall distances and the calculation of fall factors <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 258<\/td>\n | Figure 10 \u2014 Illustration of the dangers of connecting energy absorbing lanyards in series to increase overall length <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 259<\/td>\n | 9.2 Fall arrest systems based on one or more energy absorbing lanyards <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 260<\/td>\n | Figure 11 \u2014 Example of a fall arrest system based on a single energy absorbing lanyard <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 261<\/td>\n | Figure 12 \u2014 Examples of energy absorbing lanyards <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 262<\/td>\n | Figure 13 \u2014 Illustration of an energy absorbing lanyard operating to arrest a fall Figure 14 \u2014 Limitations and dangers of using a single energy absorbing lanyard where a range of movement greater than lanyard length is required <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 264<\/td>\n | Figure 15 \u2014 Ensuring continuous connection to the structure by using two energy absorbing lanyards in relay <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 265<\/td>\n | Figure 16 \u2014 Example of the use of a fall arrest system based on a twin\u2011tailed energy absorbing lanyard while climbing 9.3 Fall arrest systems based on a retractable type fall arrester <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 266<\/td>\n | Figure 17 \u2014 Fall arrest system based on a retractable type fall arrester <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 268<\/td>\n | Figure 18 \u2014 Example of a retractable type fall arrester operating to arrest a fall <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 269<\/td>\n | Figure 19 \u2014 Maximum working length of a retractable type fall arrester <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 271<\/td>\n | Figure 20 \u2014 Examples of a compact retractable type fall arrester <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 273<\/td>\n | Figure 21 \u2014 Example of a retractable type fall arrester incorporating a rescue winch <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 274<\/td>\n | Figure 22 \u2014 Example of a retractable type fall arrester incorporating a rescue winch being used in conjunction with a tripod for work in a confined space below the surface <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 276<\/td>\n | Figure 23 \u2014 Dangers of using retractable type fall arresters in the horizontal plane <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 278<\/td>\n | Figure 24 \u2014 Risk of a free fall if the lanyard of a retractable type fall arrester fails to retract <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 279<\/td>\n | 9.4 Fall arrest systems based on a vertical anchor line and a guided type fall arrester <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 281<\/td>\n | Figure 25 \u2014 Example of a fall arrest system based on a rigid vertical anchor line fixed to a permanently installed access ladder <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 282<\/td>\n | Figure 26 \u2014 Example of a fall arrest system based on a permanently installed flexible vertical anchor line fixed to a permanently installed access ladder <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 283<\/td>\n | Figure 27 \u2014 Example of a fall arrest system based on a temporarily installed flexible vertical anchor line <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 287<\/td>\n | 9.5 Fall arrest systems based on a horizontal anchor line and one or more travellers <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 288<\/td>\n | Figure 28 \u2014 Fall arrest system based on a permanently installed rigid horizontal anchor line comprising a rail <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 289<\/td>\n | Figure 29 \u2014 Fall arrest system based on a permanently installed flexible horizontal anchor line comprising a wire rope <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 290<\/td>\n | Figure 30 \u2014 Fall arrest system based on a temporarily installed flexible horizontal anchor line <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 292<\/td>\n | Figure 31 \u2014 Examples of fall arrest systems based on a horizontal anchor line and an energy absorbing lanyard operating to arrest a fall, also illustrating free space requirements (see and Annex F) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 297<\/td>\n | 9.6 Use of fall arrest systems <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 298<\/td>\n | 9.7 Free space <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 300<\/td>\n | Figure 32 \u2014 Illustration of minimum free space requirements when using a fall arrest system based on an energy absorbing lanyard <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 302<\/td>\n | Figure 33 \u2014 Illustration of minimum free space requirement when using a fall arrest system based on a retractable type fall arrester <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 303<\/td>\n | Figure 34 \u2014 Illustration of minimum free space requirement when using a fall arrest system based on a vertical anchor line <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 304<\/td>\n | 10 Work positioning systems 10.1 General 10.2 Work positioning systems for partial support <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 305<\/td>\n | Figure 35 \u2014 Partially supported work positioning technique 1 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 306<\/td>\n | Figure 36 \u2014 Illustration of a real situation showing incorrect use of a work positioning lanyard without a safety back\u2011up personal fall protection system <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 308<\/td>\n | Figure 37 \u2014 Partially supported work positioning technique 2 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 309<\/td>\n | 10.3 Work positioning systems for work in suspension <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 310<\/td>\n | Figure 38 \u2014 Examples of lanyards for work positioning technique 1 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 311<\/td>\n | 11 Rescue 11.1 General <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 312<\/td>\n | 11.2 Anchors 11.3 Edges 11.4 Care of individuals requiring rescue 11.5 Rescue equipment <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 313<\/td>\n | 11.6 Harness for rescue 11.7 First aid 12 Components 12.1 General <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 314<\/td>\n | 12.2 Strength of components <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 315<\/td>\n | 12.3 Textiles used in components <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 316<\/td>\n | 12.4 Metals used in components <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 317<\/td>\n | 12.5 Connectors <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 318<\/td>\n | Figure 39 \u2014 Examples of various types of connectors <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 319<\/td>\n | Figure 40 \u2014 Examples of correct and incorrect methods of connecting to an anchor point or position <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 321<\/td>\n | Figure 41 \u2014 Examples of ways in which the safety catch on a connector can be tripped accidentally <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 322<\/td>\n | Figure 42 \u2014 Difference in the loading of a connector in a static test and when used with a wide webbing sling <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 323<\/td>\n | Figure 43 \u2014 Correct and incorrect ways of inserting two anchor lines into a connector <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 324<\/td>\n | 12.6 Body\u2011holding devices <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 325<\/td>\n | Table 2 \u2014 Advantages and disadvantages of various connector gate closing and locking mechanisms <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 326<\/td>\n | Figure 44 \u2014 Example of a waist belt for use with a restraint system <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 327<\/td>\n | Figure 45 \u2014 Example of a full body harness <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 328<\/td>\n | Figure 46 \u2014 Examples of sit harnesses 12.7 Lanyards <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 329<\/td>\n | Figure 47 \u2014 Example of a lanyard with thimbles in the termination loops 12.8 Energy absorbers <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 330<\/td>\n | 12.9 Anchor lines <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 332<\/td>\n | 12.10 Anchor line devices Figure 48 \u2014 Examples of anchor line devices <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 333<\/td>\n | 13 Inspection, care and maintenance of equipment 13.1 General <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 334<\/td>\n | 13.2 Lifespan 13.3 Textile equipment (anchor lines, lanyards, harnesses etc.) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 335<\/td>\n | 13.4 Metal equipment (connectors, anchor line devices etc.) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 336<\/td>\n | 13.5 Protective helmets 13.6 Disinfection of equipment 13.7 Equipment exposed to a marine environment 13.8 Storage 13.9 Equipment withdrawn from service 13.10 Alterations to equipment 14 Methods of work 14.1 Safe working methods <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 338<\/td>\n | 14.2 Working practices <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 339<\/td>\n | 14.3 Clothing and protective equipment <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 341<\/td>\n | 14.4 Safety precautions for personal fall protection equipment 14.5 Use of tools and other work equipment <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 342<\/td>\n | 14.6 Communications systems 14.7 Protection of other people 14.8 Completion of work at the end of a shift 15 Aptitude, fitness and training 15.1 General <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 343<\/td>\n | 15.2 Training 16 Anchors 16.1 General <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 344<\/td>\n | 16.2 Strength and reliability of anchors <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 345<\/td>\n | 16.3 Installation of anchor devices <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 347<\/td>\n | Figure 49 \u2014 Example increase loading on an anchor line\/sling by increase in angle at the anchor point <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 348<\/td>\n | 16.4 Additional recommendations for anchor points for particular types of personal fall protection equipment <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 349<\/td>\n | Figure 50 \u2014 Example of a restraint system using a flexible horizontal anchor line, showing deflection of the anchor line by the user 16.5 Intermediate support brackets for vertical and horizontal rigid anchor lines 16.6 Choosing anchor point positions for fall arrest systems <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 351<\/td>\n | Figure 51 \u2014 Danger of a swing fall when using an energy absorbing lanyard <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 352<\/td>\n | Figure 52 \u2014 Danger of a swing fall when using a retractable type fall arrester <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 353<\/td>\n | Figure 53 \u2014 Examples of correct anchor positions and of incorrect (potentially dangerous) anchor positions <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 354<\/td>\n | Annex A (informative)\u2002 Basic principles of protection against falls from a height Annex B (informative)\u2002 Harness comfort and adjustability test <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 357<\/td>\n | Annex C (informative)\u2002 Equipment inspection checklist Table C.1 \u2014 Equipment inspection checklist <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 362<\/td>\n | Annex D (informative)\u2002 Suspension intolerance (formerly known as suspension trauma) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 364<\/td>\n | Annex E (informative)\u2002 Advantages and disadvantages of differently positioned attachment pointe for fall arrest equipment on a full body harness <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 367<\/td>\n | Annex F (informative)\u2002 Examples of the calculation of minimum free space requirements for different fall arrest systems <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 368<\/td>\n | Table F.1 \u2014 Example of calculation of minimum free space requirements for a fall arrest system based on an energy absorbing lanyard <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 369<\/td>\n | Table F.2 \u2014 Example of calculation of minimum free space requirement for a fall arrest system based on a retractable type fall arrester Table F.3 \u2014 Example of calculation of minimum free space requirements for fall arrest systems based on a vertical anchor line <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 370<\/td>\n | Table F.4 \u2014 Example of calculation of minimum free space requirements for fall arrest systems based on a horizontal anchor line and an energy absorbing lanyard Annex G (informative)\u2002 Typical methods of work in a partially supported position using a work positioning system <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 372<\/td>\n | Figure G.1 \u2014 Example of correct alignment of connector in side waist attachment point on user’s harness <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 373<\/td>\n | Figure G.2 \u2014 Potential swing falls into structure while using work positioning technique 1, assuming that the work positioning lanyard does not slide down the structure <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 374<\/td>\n | Annex H (informative)\u2002 Properties of some of the artificial fibres used in the manufacture of personal fall protection equipment <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 375<\/td>\n | Table H.1 \u2014 Resistance to chemicals of some of the artificial fibres used in the manufacture of personal fall protection equipment <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 381<\/td>\n | Table H.2 \u2014 Other properties of some of the artificial fibres used in the manufacture of personal fall protection equipment <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 382<\/td>\n | Annex I (informative)\u2002 The effect of wind speed and working height on available working times Table I.1 \u2014 Available working time in an 8 h shift at different wind speeds <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
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