Suspended access equipment—Counterweights Explain dangers Without the right number of counterweights, suspended access equipment (SAE) can fail, leading to injury or death. Identify controls Here’s how to calculate the number of counterweights you need to support the SAE. Since we need to build in a safety factor of 4, the effect of the counterweights holding […]
Suspended access equipment—Tiebacks Explain dangers Suspended access equipment (SAE) can fail if you don’t set up all of the components properly, such as tiebacks. Improper setup can lead to injury or death from a fall. Identify controls Tiebacks are used to secure the outriggers and counterweights of SAE. Wire ropes are recommended for tiebacks with […]
Suspended access equipment—Fall protection Explain dangers Every worker who uses suspended access equipment (SAE) must have two independent means of support. That way, if the suspension system on a swing stage, work cage, or bosun’s chair fails, you will still be protected from a fall. A fall arrest system can be used as the second […]
