SUSPENSION
The personal suspension system, widely used in the
window washing and painting industries, is designed
to lower and support a worker while allowing a hands-
free work environment. The following are components typical of a
suspension system:
1. Personal Protective Gear: Bos'n Chair
2. Connecting Device: Workline/Lifeline
3. Anchorage Connector: Cross-Arm Strap/Carabiner
Because the suspension system components are not designed
to arrest a free fall, a back-up fall arrest system must be used in
conjunction with the personal suspension system. This fall arrest
system will only activate should the worker experience a fall.
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system. This system is primarily used where workers
must be lowered into tanks, manholes, etc., and may
require retrieval from above should an emergency
occur. The following shows a typical personal retrieval
system:
1. Personal Protective Gear: Full Body Harness
2. Connecting Device: Retractable Lifeline/
3. Anchorage Connector: Tripod
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RETRIEVAL
The final category is most often used
in confined space applications, and is
known as a personal retrieval/fall arrest
Rescue Unit