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Safety is in towing the line

A chance to get away, to relax and enjoy some summer activities often involves packing up a trailer, boat or other recreational toys and heading for some distant destination.  Do you know how much weight your vehicle can safely tow?  Did you know you also need to consider more than just the weight of the trailer or boat?  Before you buy or hook up a trailer of any kind, check your vehicle owner’s manual or look for a plate or decal on the vehicle for these.  Look also for the plate or decal located on the driver’s side door frame.

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Calculating Fall Clearance

Always know your fall distance and select proper equipment to meet the fall clearance.  One decision to make is whether to use a shock-absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lifeline.  Below is on example to show parameters that need to be considered and their importance when planning for working at heights.

Daily inspections, proper fit and taking care of your equipment are other key steps to take in order to have a successful fall protection program.

The 2009 Alberta OHS Code has made changes to Part 9 – Fall Protection.  These changes can be viewed at:

http://employment.alberta.ca/documents/WHS/WHS-PUB_li029.pdf