Hello, everyone.
This is Enta.
I received a question the other day.
Is a safety harness required for the worker operating the drilling machine?
Assuming that the basic rule is to use a safety harness when working on scaffolding,
When I go to a major general contractor’s job site, I’m often told to wear it—regardless of whether there’s any danger involved in the work lol.
Legally speaking,
Article 521 When an employer requires workers to use safety harnesses or similar equipment while working at heights of two meters or more, the employer must provide facilities and equipment necessary for the safe attachment of such equipment.
That is the case.
That means, basically, in places that are 2 meters or higher,Fall arrest equipment must be used.That's the point.
"Fall arrest devices" are the former "safety harnesses," which will be renamed starting January 1, 2022!
Safety harness ⇒ Fall arrest device Please be aware of this.
Furthermore, the slope stabilization and construction industries are said to require the use of full-body harnesses.
Sometimes it’s even required on scaffolding, like for ground anchor work, lol.
You’d naturally think, “Well, if there’s a work platform…” wouldn’t you?
Locations where special training for full-body harnesses is required include:
In areas where the working height is 2 meters or more,
- Places where a work platform cannot be installed
- Areas where (although there is a work platform) handrails and other safety features are insufficient, posing a risk of falling
There is such a thing.
This means that if the equipment is placed in an area with a work platform, special training for full-body harnesses is not required ⇒ Full-body harnesses do not need to be used ⇒ Use a waist-type fall arrest device
I can't help but wonder, "Is that how it's going to turn out??" lol
But if there are actually stairs leading up to that work platform, then it's a no-go, lol.
I can't keep changing it every time, after all.
Is there really no way to escape the full-body harness anymore??
So, the question now is, “What’s the reality here?” But,
Based on my personal opinion, I think you should at least use a standard body-type fall arrest device.
That's because it's a way out in case something happens.
I do think it’s a bit much to wear a full-body harness while installing an anchor, but,
These are the measures to take in the event of an accident.
Saying you didn't do anything is no excuse. (It raises the question: Were you actually supervising?)
Another advantage is that you can attach tools to your belt, so you can use them whenever you need them.
For example, by always keeping a ratchet, a hammer, and a scale on hand, you can get to work right away.
It saves time, since you don't have to borrow it from someone or go somewhere to pick it up, right?
On work platforms, by using a full-body fall arrest device instead of a full-body safety harness,
If it can be done safely, I suppose that’s fine. (Provided, of course, that the law is followed.)
I figure that even if I have some complaints, there’s not much I can do about it. (Since there’s no way to change it for occupational safety reasons.)
Let's get used to it to save lives!
See you later.
