Safety Strap Fall Protection Anchor Removal

This list of potential hazards is not comprehensive. Workers are required to complete a Hazard Assessment prior to starting this task to ensure all hazards are identified and controlled.

• Fall from Heights
• Slips/Trips
• Cuts/Lacerations
• Weather Conditions

• Barricades

Administrative:

• SJP – Fall Protection
• Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
• Fall Protection Plan
• End-User Fall Protection Training
• Hazard Assessment
• Signage
• Manufacturers’ Specifications
• Reliable weather-monitoring tools (Environment Canada, AccuWeather, etc.)

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Basic PPE: Safety Footwear, Hard Hat, Safety Vest
• Task Specific PPE: Gloves, Safety Glasses, Personal Fall Protection System (PFAS)

• Ensure hazard assessments are completed prior to starting work.
• Ensure a fall protection plan is completed prior to starting work.
• Ensure Workers have valid End-User Fall Protection Training.

Do not

• Allow Workers to work at heights if they are not trained.
• Allow work to proceed if wind speeds exceed 40 km/h or 25 mph.
• Do not allow Workers to work at heights without fall protection.

• Perform a hazard assessment prior to starting work and as conditions change.
• Inspect all tools and equipment prior to use.
• Ensure you are trained and competent to use the tools and equipment required to complete the task.
• Be properly trained and competent to work at heights.
• Be fully conversant with fall protection systems.
• Inspect fall protection equipment before each use.
• Follow the fall protection plan and use equipment as directed.
• Ensure fall protection equipment is used properly at all times, in accordance with training.
• Report any issues or concerns with fall protection immediately.
• Follow the manufacturer’s specifications for the safety straps and temporary anchors.
• Understand the capabilities of fall protection safety straps, harnesses, and temporary anchors.
• Ensure barricades, ribbons and signs identify restricted areas.
• Understand the procedures for rescue of Workers who may be unable to rescue themselves from an elevated work area.
• Know the anchor points of your fall protection equipment. Know the limitations and restrictions of the anchors and safety straps.
• Use access ladder, as required.
• Use buddy system and continually check one another’s harness and D ring to ensure that the harness is not too loose and or the D ring has not slipped down the back.
• Ensure a secondary fall protection system is in place during the installation and removal or temporary anchors, such as guardrails.
• When installing or removing the last temporary anchor, additional fall protection may not be required; however, implement controls where possible and document them in the hazard assessment.

Do not

• Accept to work at heights if you are uncomfortable or untrained.
• Continue work if wind speeds exceed 40 km/h or 25 mph.
• Wrap the lanyards and/or rope around beams, girders, pipes, etc.