Table C-6 Inverted rope descent/the slide for life, continued AREA STANDARD YES NO 5 Fall a. All nets meet ANSI load bearing standard for personnel (ANSI protection 10.11/OSHA 1926.105) 3.5-inch nylon mesh, 17,500 lb impact resistant. b. All nets designed for fall protection extend 8 feet out from edge of obstacle. c. Forged steel hooks are used to fasten net to its supports. d. Nets are weight tested after initial installation and before being used as a fall protection system, whenever relocated, after major repair and every 6 months. The drop-test shall consist of 400 pound (180 kg) bag of sand 30 + or - 2 inches (76 + or - 5 cm) in diameter dropped into the net from the highest walking/working surface at which employees are exposed to fall hazards, but not from less than 42 inches (1.1 m) above that level. When the commander can demonstrate that it is unreasonable to perform the drop-test required by 29 CFR 1926.502 (c)(4)(i), the commander (or a designated competent person) shall certify that the net and net installation is in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.502(c)(4)(i) by preparing a certification record prior to the net being used as a fall protection system. The certification record must include an identification of the net and net installation for which the certification record is being prepared; the date that it was determined that the identified net and net installation were in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.502 (c)(3) and the signature of the person making the determination and certification. The most recent certification record for each net and net installation shall be available at the training site for inspection. e. All nets suspended below high obstacles (excess of 10 feet) have padding or small mesh material to prevent limbs from penetrating mesh. f. Pole-vaulting pads are in good condition with no tears, holes, or loose material, which can trip personnel when dismounting. g. Pole-vaulting pads are properly placed at base of designated obstacles. 6 Base a. Base containment box is adequate for containment of absorbent material contain- located at base of obstacle. ment box b. Containment box does not display signs of rot, damage, or instability. c. Containment box is enough to dismount from obstacle without causing injury.
Table C-6 Inverted rope descent/the slide for life, continued AREA STANDARD YES NO 5 Fall protection a. All nets meet ANSI load bearing standard for personnel (ANSI 10.11/OSHA 1926.105) 3.5-inch nylon mesh, 17,500 lb impact resistant. b. All nets designed for fall protection extend 8 feet out from edge of obstacle. c. Forged steel hooks are used to fasten net to its supports. d. Nets are weight tested after initial installation and before being used as a fall protection system, whenever relocated, after major repair and every 6 months. The drop-test shall consist of 400 pound (180 kg) bag of sand 30 + or - 2 inches (76 + or - 5 cm) in diameter dropped into the net from the highest walking/working surface at which employees are exposed to fall hazards, but not from less than 42 inches (1.1 m) above that level. When the commander can demonstrate that it is unreasonable to perform the drop-test required by 29 CFR 1926.502 (c)(4)(i), the commander (or a designated competent person) shall certify that the net and net installation is in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.502(c)(4)(i) by preparing a certification record prior to the net being used as a fall protection system. The certification record must include an identification of the net and net installation for which the certification record is being prepared; the date that it was determined that the identified net and net installation were in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.502 (c)(3) and the signature of the person making the determination and certification. The most recent certification record for each net and net installation shall be available at the training site for inspection. e. All nets suspended below high obstacles (excess of 10 feet) have padding or small mesh material to prevent limbs from penetrating mesh. f. Pole-vaulting pads are in good condition with no tears, holes, or loose material, which can trip personnel when dismounting. g. Pole-vaulting pads are properly placed at base of designated obstacles. 6 Base contain- ment box a. Base containment box is adequate for containment of absorbent material located at base of obstacle. b. Containment box does not display signs of rot, damage, or instability. c. Containment box is enough to dismount from obstacle without causing injury.
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