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Let’s all
PERSONAL FALL PREVENTION get home safely,
every day
Pendulum Effect Above head anchorage
▪ The Pendulum effect is • Although some inertia
2311.1mm reels will work in on the
where a fall restraint or
arrest system is set up horizontal plain, the
badly, so if a fall occurs position of the
the amount of arrest or anchorage will have an
restraint line deployed impact on the distance
would not stop the fall. fallen prior to the system
engaging.
▪ This is because of two • Always aim for an
mainroute causes.
above head
1. Poor selection of an anchorage point to
anchorage point reduce the fall factor.
meaning the system is
not perpendicular to
1193.9mm
theslab edge.
Above head anchorage
2. Poor sequencing of
works leaving exposed
edges outside of the • Always use a proprietary
effective range of the anchor point.
anchorage point. • Do not use lifting slings
as they are not
▪ By progressing edge designed for this activity
protection with works this and may become
avoids pendulum effect.
damaged by edges.
▪ Restraint and arrest
systems used in this
POINTS TO NOTE: THE PENDULUM EFFECT • • Progress edge protection along with works.
manner can only protect
against a fall to the front, • Always establish your anchorage point above you.
not from falls to either side. • Sequence works to avoid the construction of peninsulas ofdecking.
Always use proprietary anchorage systems, do not improvise with
lifting strops etc.
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