Height Safety Training (Blocks)

Fall Arrest Blocks or Inertia Reels

CE marked to EN360
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Introduction: –

– Course Duration = 1 Hour

– Qualification = Fall Arrest Blocks
Competent User
– Certification = 3 Years
– Course Ratio = Maximum 4 Trainees
per Instructor
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Content: –

– What is a fall arrest block

– What fall arrest blocks are for
– How to use a fall arrest block
– Compatible components
– Care inspection and maintenance
– Assessment
Height Safety Training (Blocks)

What is a Fall Arrest Block

– A CE marked item of PPE

– Tested to EN360 (possibly to ANSI)
– Includes connectors generally tested to EN362
– They limit impact forces
– Most have the ability to dissipate some energy
– Cable versions
– Webbing Versions
– Labelled for identification and traceability
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What Fall Arrest Blocks are For

– Personal Protective Equipment

– Use as part of a fall arrest system
– Available in cable or webbing versions
– Available in standard or rescue / recovery versions
– Available in a variety of lengths
– To ensure impact forces are less than 6kN
– To keep fall distances to a minimum
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How to Use a Fall Arrest Block

– Pre use checks

– Selection of suitable lengths
– Selection of suitable types
– Horizontal use and the limitations
– Identifying suitable attachment points
– Identifying suitable anchorage points
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Compatible components

– Rear Attachment Full Body harnesses

– Front and Rear Attachment Full Body Harnesses
– Anchor points rated to EN795 or equivalent
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Care Inspection and Maintenance

– Pre use inspection

– 6 monthly Service / inspection
– Record keeping including certification
– Service centres
– Visual, Tactile and Function
– Storage
– Cleaning
– Lifespan
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Assessment