Delmarva Chapter ASSP & 3M Safety Technical Session on Fall Protection

The truck demonstration will include a weight drop to show the forces in a fall. It will also include the following:

• Discussion of the top causes of death in the workplace and beyond, including home and recreation.
• Discussion of the required strength of an anchor point.
• Discussion of total fall distance allowed and what makes up the total fall distance.
• Discussion about what kind of forces are generated in a fall.
• Discussion of the value of a shock absorbing lanyard or SRD to absorb the forces of a fall.
• Discussion of numerous means of proper and improper tie-off, including use of SRD’s (self retracting devices), different hook options, etc.
• Discussion of rescue methods and options including self rescue and assisted rescue.
• Proper donning and fit of the harness along with the proper way to inspect all of the equipment.
• Proper use of fall protection when accessing trailer hatch