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16 ENERGY AND NETWORKS In these fields, work situations are characterized by moving about on structures such as towers, antennas, windmills... These situations are also typical of setting up or taking down structures for events. The techniques used for moving around depend directly on the specifics of each structure and the presence/absence of collective protection. In its a bsence, team members must ensure their own safety with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). To protect himself in case of a fall, each worker must use a fall arrest system (for example: self-belay on the structure with an energy-absorbing lanyard or on a lifeline with a mobile fall arrester). If necessary, a positioning system is used to enable hands-free work. If the structure does have collective protection, a work positioning system (adjustable lanyard) may be sufficient. ASAP ® With its unique locking system, the ASAP mobile fall arrester is a reference product in fall protection for workers at height. It moves freely along the rope without any manual intervention and accompanies the user in all his movements. In case of shock or sudden acceleration, the ASAP mobile fall arrester locks on the rope and stops the user.