Anchorage, Lifelines, and Temporary Edge Protection Systems

Categories:

Work at Height

Industries:

Construction and Landscape

Module 1: Introduction

Module 2: Anchors

Personal Fall Prevention System Attachment
Types of Anchors: Cast-In, Expanding Socket, Through-type, Chemically Bonded
Reliability and Strength of Anchors
Anchor Devices and Slings
Correct and Incorrect Anchor Points
Procurement, Marking, and Maintenance

Module 3: Lifelines

Lifeline Angles and International Standards
Textile Lifelines: Selection, Knots
Lifeline Devices: Vertical Lifelines (Permanent, Temporary), Vertical Rail
Materials: Webbing, Fibre Ropes, Wire Ropes
Flexible Horizontal Lifelines
Self-Retracting Lifelines
Inspection and Marking Specifications

Module 4: Temporary Edge Protection Systems

Criteria for Selection and Installation
Class A, B, and C Systems
Materials, Markings, and Types of Protection: Scaffolding, Ground-Supported, Parapet
Use of Proprietary Systems

Module 5: Case Application One: Anchorage and Lifelines for ISO Tanks

Accessing ISO Tanks and Fall Prevention
Mobile Fall Arrest Systems and Platforms

Module 6: Case Application Two: Anchorage and Lifelines for Formworks

Common Anchors: Strap, Cast-in Rebar, Expandable Bolt
Work Positioning Device Systems

Understand the different types of anchors, including personal fall prevention system attachments and anchor devices.
Learn about various types of anchors such as cast-in, expanding socket, through-type, and chemically bonded anchors, including their reliability and strength.
Explore the safety factors when using anchors, such as obtaining a safety factor of 2.0 and the sharing of anchors.
Identify correct and incorrect anchor points, and understand the procurement and marking specifications for anchor systems.
Understand the usage, maintenance, and the necessity of a test certificate after installation for anchor devices.
Discover the importance of lifelines, including their use at angles, conformity to international standards, and selection of textile lifelines.
Learn about different lifeline devices, vertical lifelines (both permanent and temporary), and flexible horizontal lifeline systems.
Understand the materials and construction of lifelines, including webbing, fibre ropes, and wire ropes, as well as the inspection and maintenance of lifelines.
Review temporary edge protection systems, criteria for selection, installation, and the different classes of edge protection systems (A, B, C).
Learn about various types of edge protection, including full scaffolding, ground-supported edge protection, and parapet edge protection.
Examine real-world case applications for anchorage and lifelines in challenging environments such as ISO tanks and formworks, including access structures, fall prevention approaches, and alternative systems.