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BS 8437:2022 - TC Tracked Changes. Code of practice for selection, use and maintenance of personal fall protection systems and equipment for use in the workplace, 2023

Tracked_Changes_Cover_Markup_new.pdf [Go to Page]
compares BS 8437:2022 [Go to Page]
TRACKED CHANGES
Text example 1 — indicates added text (in green)
30443492.pdf [Go to Page]
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Legislation [Go to Page]
4.1 General
4.2 The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
4.3 The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
4.4 The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
4.5 The Work at Height Regulations 2005 (as amended)
4.6 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
4.7 HSE Guidance documents
5 Fundamental principles [Go to Page]
5.1 Hazard identification and risk assessment, and hierarchy of protective measures
5.2 Principles of selection of personal fall protection systems and equipment
5.3 Principles of use of personal fall protection systems and equipment
5.4 Principles of maintenance of personal fall protection systems and equipment
6 Hazard identification, risk assessment and safety method statement [Go to Page]
6.1 General
6.2 Hierarchy of protective measures for people working at a height
Table 1 — Illustration of hierarchy of protective measures given in the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (as amended)
7 Selection of personal fall protection systems and equipment [Go to Page]
7.1 General
7.2 Types of personal fall protection systems and equipment
8 Restraint systems [Go to Page]
8.1 General
8.2 Selection of the components of a restraint system
8.3 Use of restraint systems
Figure 1 — Example of a restraint system limiting access to zones where the risk of a fall exists
Figure 2 — Importance of correct lanyard length in a restraint system
Figure 3 — Example of a restraint system using a rigid horizontal anchor line
Figure 4 — Dangers of using a restraint system to access the corner of a flat roof
Figure 5 — Situation in which a restraint system should not be used because there is a risk of a fall through a fragile material
Figure 6 — Limitations and dangers of using a restraint system on a sloping roof
9 Fall arrest systems [Go to Page]
9.1 General
Figure 7 — Examples of different types of fall arrest system
Figure 8 — Use of an extension lanyard
Figure 9 — Illustration of free fall distances and the calculation of fall factors
Figure 10 — Illustration of the dangers of connecting energy absorbing lanyards in series to increase overall length
9.2 Fall arrest systems based on one or more energy absorbing lanyards
Figure 11 — Example of a fall arrest system based on a single energy absorbing lanyard
Figure 12 — Examples of energy absorbing lanyards
Figure 13 — Illustration of an energy absorbing lanyard operating to arrest a fall
Figure 14 — Limitations and dangers of using a single energy absorbing lanyard where a range of movement greater than lanyard length is required
Figure 15 — Ensuring continuous connection to the structure by using two energy absorbing lanyards in relay
Figure 16 — Example of the use of a fall arrest system based on a twin‑tailed energy absorbing lanyard while climbing
9.3 Fall arrest systems based on a retractable type fall arrester
Figure 17 — Fall arrest system based on a retractable type fall arrester
Figure 18 — Example of a retractable type fall arrester operating to arrest a fall
Figure 19 — Maximum working length of a retractable type fall arrester
Figure 20 — Examples of a compact retractable type fall arrester
Figure 21 — Example of a retractable type fall arrester incorporating a rescue winch
Figure 22 — Example of a retractable type fall arrester incorporating a rescue winch being used in conjunction with a tripod for work in a confined space below the surface
Figure 23 — Dangers of using retractable type fall arresters in the horizontal plane
Figure 24 — Risk of a free fall if the lanyard of a retractable type fall arrester fails to retract
9.4 Fall arrest systems based on a vertical anchor line and a guided type fall arrester
Figure 25 — Example of a fall arrest system based on a rigid vertical anchor line fixed to a permanently installed access ladder
Figure 26 — Example of a fall arrest system based on a permanently installed flexible vertical anchor line fixed to a permanently installed access ladder
Figure 27 — Example of a fall arrest system based on a temporarily installed flexible vertical anchor line
9.5 Fall arrest systems based on a horizontal anchor line and one or more travellers
Figure 28 — Fall arrest system based on a permanently installed rigid horizontal anchor line comprising a rail
Figure 29 — Fall arrest system based on a permanently installed flexible horizontal anchor line comprising a wire rope
Figure 30 — Fall arrest system based on a temporarily installed flexible horizontal anchor line
Figure 31 — Examples of fall arrest systems based on a horizontal anchor line and an energy absorbing lanyard operating to arrest a fall, also illustrating free space requirements (see and Annex F)
9.6 Use of fall arrest systems
9.7 Free space
Figure 32 — Illustration of minimum free space requirements when using a fall arrest system based on an energy absorbing lanyard
Figure 33 — Illustration of minimum free space requirement when using a fall arrest system based on a retractable type fall arrester
Figure 34 — Illustration of minimum free space requirement when using a fall arrest system based on a vertical anchor line
10 Work positioning systems [Go to Page]
10.1 General
10.2 Work positioning systems for partial support
Figure 35 — Partially supported work positioning technique 1
Figure 36 — Illustration of a real situation showing incorrect use of a work positioning lanyard without a safety back‑up personal fall protection system
Figure 37 — Partially supported work positioning technique 2
10.3 Work positioning systems for work in suspension
Figure 38 — Examples of lanyards for work positioning technique 1
11 Rescue [Go to Page]
11.1 General
11.2 Anchors
11.3 Edges
11.4 Care of individuals requiring rescue
11.5 Rescue equipment
11.6 Harness for rescue
11.7 First aid
12 Components [Go to Page]
12.1 General
12.2 Strength of components
12.3 Textiles used in components
12.4 Metals used in components
12.5 Connectors
Figure 39 — Examples of various types of connectors
Figure 40 — Examples of correct and incorrect methods of connecting to an anchor point or position
Figure 41 — Examples of ways in which the safety catch on a connector can be tripped accidentally
Figure 42 — Difference in the loading of a connector in a static test and when used with a wide webbing sling
Figure 43 — Correct and incorrect ways of inserting two anchor lines into a connector
12.6 Body‑holding devices
Table 2 — Advantages and disadvantages of various connector gate closing and locking mechanisms
Figure 44 — Example of a waist belt for use with a restraint system
Figure 45 — Example of a full body harness
Figure 46 — Examples of sit harnesses
12.7 Lanyards
Figure 47 — Example of a lanyard with thimbles in the termination loops
12.8 Energy absorbers
12.9 Anchor lines
12.10 Anchor line devices
Figure 48 — Examples of anchor line devices
13 Inspection, care and maintenance of equipment [Go to Page]
13.1 General
13.2 Lifespan
13.3 Textile equipment (anchor lines, lanyards, harnesses etc.)
13.4 Metal equipment (connectors, anchor line devices etc.)
13.5 Protective helmets
13.6 Disinfection of equipment
13.7 Equipment exposed to a marine environment
13.8 Storage
13.9 Equipment withdrawn from service
13.10 Alterations to equipment
14 Methods of work [Go to Page]
14.1 Safe working methods
14.2 Working practices
14.3 Clothing and protective equipment
14.4 Safety precautions for personal fall protection equipment
14.5 Use of tools and other work equipment
14.6 Communications systems
14.7 Protection of other people
14.8 Completion of work at the end of a shift
15 Aptitude, fitness and training [Go to Page]
15.1 General
15.2 Training
16 Anchors [Go to Page]
16.1 General
16.2 Strength and reliability of anchors
16.3 Installation of anchor devices
Figure 49 — Example increase loading on an anchor line/sling by increase in angle at the anchor point
16.4 Additional recommendations for anchor points for particular types of personal fall protection equipment
Figure 50 — Example of a restraint system using a flexible horizontal anchor line, showing deflection of the anchor line by the user
16.5 Intermediate support brackets for vertical and horizontal rigid anchor lines
16.6 Choosing anchor point positions for fall arrest systems
Figure 51 — Danger of a swing fall when using an energy absorbing lanyard
Figure 52 — Danger of a swing fall when using a retractable type fall arrester
Figure 53 — Examples of correct anchor positions and of incorrect (potentially dangerous) anchor positions
Annex A (informative) Basic principles of protection against falls from a height
Annex B (informative) Harness comfort and adjustability test
Annex C (informative) Equipment inspection checklist [Go to Page]
Table C.1 — Equipment inspection checklist
Annex D (informative) Suspension intolerance (formerly known as suspension trauma)
Annex E (informative) Advantages and disadvantages of differently positioned attachment pointe for fall arrest equipment on a full body harness
Annex F (informative) Examples of the calculation of minimum free space requirements for different fall arrest systems [Go to Page]
Table F.1 — Example of calculation of minimum free space requirements for a fall arrest system based on an energy absorbing lanyard
Table F.2 — Example of calculation of minimum free space requirement for a fall arrest system based on a retractable type fall arrester
Table F.3 — Example of calculation of minimum free space requirements for fall arrest systems based on a vertical anchor line
Table F.4 — Example of calculation of minimum free space requirements for fall arrest systems based on a horizontal anchor line and an energy absorbing lanyard
Annex G (informative) Typical methods of work in a partially supported position using a work positioning system [Go to Page]
Figure G.1 — Example of correct alignment of connector in side waist attachment point on user's harness
Figure G.2 — Potential swing falls into structure while using work positioning technique 1, assuming that the work positioning lanyard does not slide down the structure
Annex H (informative) Properties of some of the artificial fibres used in the manufacture of personal fall protection equipment [Go to Page]
Table H.1 — Resistance to chemicals of some of the artificial fibres used in the manufacture of personal fall protection equipment
Table H.2 — Other properties of some of the artificial fibres used in the manufacture of personal fall protection equipment
Annex I (informative) The effect of wind speed and working height on available working times [Go to Page]
Table I.1 — Available working time in an 8 h shift at different wind speeds
Bibliography [Go to Page]

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