Anchorage, Lifelines, and Temporary Edge Protection Systems

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.