SA Affordable Housing July - August 2019 // Issue: 77 | Page 21

FEATURES
Even harnesses are not required at this stage. The
towers are mobile and can also be moved around.
Should the technician be required to work within
the ceiling space, there are obvious dangers involved
as the ceiling itself and beams are not weight rated
and, on many occasions, workers have fallen though
ceilings and suffered severe injuries or fatalities.
It is therefore suggested that a temporary
horizontal lifeline is set up to offer the technician
manoeuvrability and provide the necessary fall
protection should they accidentally fall. Basic fall
protection gear should be worn and a full body
harness is a must. However, it is suggested that the
lanyard be shortened to provide maximum fall
factor restraint and a suitable rescue plan is
implemented.
Part 2 appears in the next issue of
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