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of gravity over any fall distance, either vertically or on a slope on which it is not possible to walk without the assistance of a handrail or hand line.
Inertia reel: (also known as a self-retracting lanyard or fall-arrest block) is a type 2 or 3 fall-arrest device that arrests a fall by locking onto a line and at the same time allows freedom of movement.
Karabiners: these are metal types of connectors that can be attached to anchorage points.
They come in a variety of sizes, shapes and locking mechanisms to suit various applications.
They should be self-closing and self- or manual-locking and capable of being opened only by
at least two consecutive deliberate manual actions.
Lanyard: an assembly consisting of a line and components which will enable connection between a harness and an anchorage point and will absorb energy in the event of a fall.
Personal energy absorber (or deceleration device): means a device which reduces the deceleration force imposed when a fall is suddenly arrested, and correspondingly reduces the loadings on the anchorage and the person's body. The energy absorber may either be a separate item or manufactured as part of the lanyard.
Restraint line: is the line securing workers to a point of anchorage and is used to prevent a person from reaching a point from which he or she could fall.
Static line: is a horizontal or substantially horizontal line to which a lanyard may be attached and which is designed to arrest a free fall.
Total fall distance: is the total distance a person is likely to fall during both the free and restrained parts of a fall and includes the maximum dynamic extension of all supporting components.

APPENDIX B – REFERENCES AND OTHER INFORMATION SOURCES
Australian Standards and Australian/New Zealand Standards

AS 1418.13 Cranes (including Hoists and Winches) – Building Maintenance Units

AS/NZS 1576 Scaffolding series

AS/NZS 1657 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders—Design, construction and installation

AS/NZS 1891.1 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices—Harnesses and ancillary equipment

AS/NZS 1891.2 supp:1-2001 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices—Horizontal lifeline and rail systems—Prescribed configurations for horizontal lifelines (Supplement to AS/NZS 1891.2:2001)

AS/NZS 1891.3 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices—Fall-arrest devices

AS/NZS 1891.4 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices—Selection, use and maintenance

AS/NZS 1892 Portable ladders series

AS/NZS 4142.3 Fibre ropes—Man-made fibre rope for static life rescue lines

AS/NZS 4389 Safety mesh

AS/NZS 4488 Industrial rope access systems series

AS/NZS 4488.2 Industrial rope access systems—Selection, use and maintenance

AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding

AS 2550.16 Cranes—Safe Use—Mast climbing work platforms
AS/NZS 4994 Temporary edge protection series

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