Cause & Consequence
- Fall from height
Incident Location
Any Location Type
Incident Activity
Temporary access
Incident Info Source
Step change in safety
Specific Incident Equipment
Class Frontal Fixed Rail Ladder (FRL) Fall Protection System
Lessons Identified
Although equipment can meet the requirements of and be stamped with appropriate national standards, this does not guarantee worker safety. The equipment, it's application and it's associated need to be assessed for adaquacy.
Incident Recommendations
Employers who own or rent structures equipped with a Class FRL system must ensure that the system is capable of protecting a worker from ANY type of fall (including backward) before it is put into use. It is recommended that employers contact the manufacturers for guidance and assistance.
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