Glossary

Fall Arrest Systems- A system used to arrest an employee in a fall from a walking-working surface. It consists of a body harness, anchorage, and connector. The means of connection may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or a suitable combination of these.

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms are a piece of machinery used to provide temporary access to high, hard to reach and otherwise inaccessible areas. MEWPs are used predominantly for completing work at height.

Rope Access- Is a safe method of working at height where a twin rope system and associated equipment are used to gain access to and from the work position, and to be supported there.

The advantage of using rope access methods mainly lies in the safety and speed with which workers can get to or from difficult locations to carry out their work, often with minimal impact on other operations, surrounding areas and the environment.

The purpose of safety netting is to arrest a persons' fall by catching and absorbing the energy from the falling individual therefore reducing injuries or casualties. When used in conjunction with fine mesh netting, these nets are also effective at catching tools or debris.

Suspended Access Platforms- suspended cradles (also known as suspended access platforms) are safe working areas hung from cables which can be raised and lowered into position using powered winches.

A technique whereby a person is prevented - by means of personal fall protection equipment - from reaching zones where the risk of a fall from a height exists.