Top anchorage and working rope
Competent personnel must assess anchorage, wear, edge contact and the actual access system.
- Identify the actual equipment system.
- Check potential edge contact.
- Never use an illustration as installation instructions.
Suspended work seats: key safety checks
General awareness material for suspended-seat facade work. Not a rigging drawing, anchor-capacity calculation or equipment certification.
Independent fall-arrest arrangements
A working rope and a separate fall-arrest system serve different functions. Follow current requirements and manufacturer instructions.
- Check the independence of purposes.
- Review fall-arrest suitability.
- Inspect personal protective equipment.
Worker, tools and the area below
Protect workers against falls and others against falling equipment or materials.
- Inspect tools and attachments.
- Restrict pedestrians and vehicles below.
- Coordinate adjacent trades.
Weather changes and stopping work
Changes in location, equipment condition, weather or exclusion-zone control require a new review.
- Stop unsafe operations.
- Report the situation.
- Resume only after an appropriate review.
Hazard cards
Five illustrated hazards
Original diagrams highlight hazards. They are not technical installation or anchoring drawings.
Rope damage and wear
Inspect ropes for damage and wear on site and stop work if a defect is found.
TBM question: Who inspected the rope?
Work seat and PPE
The assigned person inspects the work seat, connectors and protective gear.
TBM question: Were the equipment and PPE inspection results shared?
Roof edges and anchorage
Check upper anchorage and the risk of contact with sharp edges.
TBM question: Were anchorage and edge hazards checked?
Falling objects and access control
Keep pedestrians and vehicles away from the area below and explain falling-object risks.
TBM question: Is the exclusion zone below secured?
Weather and changing conditions
Stop and reassess when wind, rain or equipment condition changes.
TBM question: Who is responsible for stopping work and reporting?