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A helmet meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1801:1997, including an enhanced chin strap which will ensure the helmet remains securely on the head during a fall, is recommended.
All climbers that work in a free-fall situation shall wear a full harness in compliance with AS/NZS 1891.1: 1995 Industry fall-arrest systems and devices: Part 1. Safety belts and harnesses.
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8.1 General
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The construction, selection, checking, rigging, and use of all belts, harnesses, lines and fall arrest devices shall comply with AS/NZS 1891.1:1995 Safety belts and harnesses, or other accepted international Standard.
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9.4 Harnesses and Lanyards
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All harnesses should be rated for fall arrest and should allow the user to be comfortably supported in a semi-sitting position. Harnesses should conform with AS/NZS 1891.1 or equivalent. Lanyards must have a minimum breaking strength of 15kN and should c
The selection, rigging and checking of all rope access components and assemblies shall comply with AS/NZS 4488.1 and AS/NZS 4488.2 Industrial rope access systems, or another accepted International Standard.
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9.4 Harnesses and Lanyards
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Constant monitoring of safety standards and equipment is essential. All equipment and techniques should conform with AS/NZS 4488.
The selection, rigging and checking of all rope access components and assemblies shall comply with AS/NZS 4488.1 and AS/NZS 4488.2 Industrial rope access systems, or another accepted International Standard.
Section:
9.4 Harnesses and Lanyards
Context:
Constant monitoring of safety standards and equipment is essential. All equipment and techniques should conform with AS/NZS 4488.