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1996

CIS 97-316 Magnusson M., Pope M.H., Hansson T.
Does a back support have a positive biomechanical effect?
In a study of the biomechanical effects of back supports, 12 subjects performed a simulated lifting task according to NIOSH guidelines. The back support reduced the electromyographic signal in the dorsal muscles and also reduced the height loss as measured by a stadiometer. In most subjects, the support also gave a subjective impression of increased support and increased lifting capacity.
Applied Ergonomics, June 1996, Vol.27, No.3, p.201-205. Illus. 38 ref.

1995

CIS 96-1494 Kössler F.
On the preventive effect of lumbar spine supports worn during the manual handling of loads
Zur präventiven Wirkung des Lumbal-Stützgurtes bei der manuellen Handhabung von Lasten [in German]
Lumbar spine supports are worn for protection from backaches caused by manual load handling. This literature survey reveals that there is hardly any evidence for the beneficial effect of lumbar spine supports. It is concluded that wearers of lumbar spine supports are inclined to lift heavier loads than they would without the supports because they think they are protected.
Ergo-Med, Sep.-Oct. 1994, Vol.18, No.5, p.134-139. Illus. 36 ref.

CIS 96-1126 Woodhouse M.L., McCoy R.W., Redondo D.R., Shall L.M.
Effects of back support on intra-abdominal pressure and lumbar kinetics during heavy lifting
Three different lumbosacral supports (LSSs) were compared with an unsupported condition during a manual lifting task. Intra-abdominal pressures (IAPs) were measured and their corresponding relieving forces on the lower back region were calculated. No significant differences were found among the three LSSs and the non-support condition. This suggests that there is no difference among the LSSs in terms of their biomechanical effects on the lower back and that the use of any LSS does not necessarily afford more protection than a proper lift without one.
Human Factors, Sep. 1995, Vol.37, No.3, p.582-590. Illus. 28 ref.

CIS 96-343 Paureau J., Jacqmin M.
Safety requirements for fall-arrest devices for suspended access equipment
Conditions nécessaires de sécurité des dispositifs parachutes d'échafaudages volants [in French]
Following an analysis of the safety conditions specific to each fall-arrest device, the point is made that in order to function safely suspended scaffolds and similar access equipment must be properly equipped with the following: a speed-lock fall-arrest device triggered at a maximum speed of 1m/s, a system functioning at an angle between 8 and 13° with a shock absorber mounted in series with the safety cable/fall-arrest system (which when elastic should not stretch more than 0.033m under the effect of the weight component acting on the stirrup). The feasibility of this combination has been demonstrated experimentally and proved to be effective.
Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, 3rd Quarter 1995, No.160, Note No.1997-160-95, p.369-372. Illus. 3 ref.

CIS 96-212 Operating from or on trees
Arbeiten auf Bäumen [in German]
Work at heights in trees requires the operators to wear belts and harnesses which are described in details. These guidelines apply to logging operations as well as to work performed on electric or telephone lines and to tasks by road and rail maintenance workers.
Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt, Abteilung für Unfallverhütung und Berufskrankheitenbekämpfung, Adalbert-Stifter-Strasse 65, 1201 Wien, Austria, 1995. 12p. Illus.

CIS 96-354
Health and Safety Executive
Personal buoyancy equipment on inland and inshore waters
This data sheet concerns the use of personal buoyancy equipment at fish farms, floating cage units, estate fisheries and similar establishments. Contents: causal factors in accidental drowning; legal requirements for hazard evaluation and risk control; selecting, using and maintaining personal buoyancy equipment; operating automatic inflation mechanisms; role of management; worker training; care of equipment (pre-wear checks, inspection and testing, storage).
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1995. 4p. Illus. 5 ref.

CIS 95-1910 Huynh N.T., Dansereau J., Maurais G., Herrera R.
3-D evaluation of the biomechanical effects of a lumbosacral orthosis
Evaluation 3D des effets biomécaniques d'une orthèse lombaire [in French]
The effects of lumbosacral Lumbostab orthosis on intervertebral mobility, spinal global geometry and disc geometrical deformations were investigated with a 3-D reconstruction technique of the lumbar spine. Positions studied were neutral standing, flexion, extension, lift lateral Boeing and lift axial torsion. Results show that the orthosis reduces vertebral mobility mainly at the upper segments whereas it amplified vertebral displacements at the lower levels. Orthosis also had a tendency to reduce disc deformations from L1 to L3 but not from L4 to S1.
Travail et santé, Sept. 1995, Vol.11, No.3, p.S-18 to S-21. 23 ref. Illus.

CIS 95-1901 Lavender S.A., Kenyeri R.
Lifting belts - A psychophysical analysis
Psychophysical lifting tests were carried out on 16 subjects in two sessions, one with a lifting belt and one without the belt. Repeated measures showed no difference between the maximum acceptable weight of lift between sessions or between two tests within a given session. Subjective evaluations of the belt via a questionnaire indicated that the group as a whole did not perceive any change in their fatigue level as a result of the belt. It is concluded that back belts do not offer a biomechanical or motivational advantage to the user.
Ergonomics, Sep. 1995, Vol.38, No.9, p.1723-1727. 14 ref.

1994

CIS 98-1023 Weightlifting or lumbar support belts in manual materials handling work
Port d'une ceinture d'haltérophilie ou de soutien lombaire pour la manutention [in French]
Topics: back belts; back disorders; Canada; data sheet; manual lifting.
Occupational Health and Safety Branch, Ministry of Labour, Ontario, Canada, July 1994. 2p.

CIS 95-2295 Armstrong I.J., Bennett-Smith S.C., Coleshaw S.R.K.
Health and Safety Executive
Performance of immersion suit and lifejacket combinations at sea
The performance of lifejackets and lifejacket/immersion suit combinations was measured at sea using a marine manikin; self righting ability and airways protection were considered. Both the insulated immersion suit and the inflatable immersion suit provided excellent airways protection; lifejackets with high buoyancy, a high proportion of the buoyancy behind the head, and a single chest lobe performed better than others. Lifejackets with a single chest lobe and high buoyancy also performed well in self righting tests. Wearing of an uninsulated immersion suit substantially improved the airways protection offered by the lifejackets and did not impair self righting performance.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1994. iii, 89p. 16 ref. Price: GBP 20.00.

CIS 95-1163
Arbeidstilsynet
Design, formation and production of personal protective equipment [Norway]
Konstruksjon, utforming og produksjon av personlig verneutstyr [in Norwegian]
Directive on the Norwegian requirements pertaining to personal protective equipment. It is harmonized with European directives 89/686/EEC (CIS 90-381), 93/95/EEC (CIS 94-778) and 93/68/EEC (CIS 94-751); it came into force 19 Aug. 1994. Procedures for evaluation of compliance and marking are described. The requirements cover the performance of the equipment, and are of a general nature. Examples of equipment dealt with are: protection against falls, hearing protection, vibration protection, protection against heat and cold, protection against drowning, protection against radiation, protection of respiratory organs, protection of skin and eyes.
Tiden Norsk Forlag, Postboks 8813 Youngstorget, 0028 Oslo, Norway, 19 Aug. 1994. 34p. Illus.

CIS 95-740 Mogaddam-Balzer D.A.
Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz
A contribution to the optimization of safety harnesses in order to increase acceptance
Ein Beitrag zur Optimierung von Sicherheitsgeschirren im Hinblick auf die Erhöhung der Trageakzeptanz [in German]
Thesis. Of all fatal accidents that occur during work in Germany 35% are due to falls from height. Construction workers such as roofers and bricklayers and pole-top workers are among those at risk. Criteria for the evaluation of harnesses were derived. These criteria as well as those given by the European standard 364 were used to assess the efficiency of several harnesses on the market. Improvements in the design of harnesses were derived from the tests which revealed that the harnesses did not in every case prevent severe injuries and fatalities. In addition, they were found to be difficult to handle by employees and uncomfortable to wear. Ergonomic aspects were included in the recommended design modifications.
Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1994. ii, 189p. Illus. 41 ref.

CIS 94-2141 Workplace use of back belts
Published literature describing laboratory-based research on biomechanical, physiological and psychophysical aspects of back-belt use and results of epidemiological studies were reviewed by a NIOSH Working Group. It was concluded that the effectiveness of using back belts to lessen the risk of back injury among uninjured workers remains unproven and their use is not recommended. The most effective means of minimizing the likelihood of back injury is the development and implementation of a comprehensive ergonomics programme.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA, July 1994. 25p. 21 ref.

CIS 94-2133 Mitchell L.V., Lawler F.H., Bowen D., Mote W., Asundi P., Purswell J.
Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of employer-issued back belts in areas of high risk for back injury
A retrospective survey instrument was administered to 1316 workers who perform lifting activities at an US Air Force base to identify back belt use, lifting requirements, injury, and treatment history. Analysis was also performed on costs applicable to providing the belts, treatment of injury, and lost or limited duty work days. Use of a back belt appears to be marginally effective in reducing injuries when controlling for other related factors. Cost analysis over all diagnoses of low back injury shows less intensive treatment and lower cost per injury for workers injured without a belt versus those injured while wearing a belt. It appears that predictors of low back injury are those expected based on risk assumed and that training programs are effective in prevention of problems. However, costs of injury while wearing a belt are substantially higher than if injured otherwise. Therefore, the benefits of back belts based on these findings do not appear to warrant their use.
Journal of Occupational Medicine, Jan. 1994, Vol.36, No.1, p.90-94. 9 ref.

1993

CIS 98-940 Snap hooks in fall arrest equipment
Mousquetons de l'équipement antichute [in French]
Topics: Canada; data sheet; fall arresters; hooks.
Mining Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Branch, Ministry of Labour, Ontario, Canada, Nov. 1993. 2p. Illus.

CIS 96-1054 Paureau J., Jacqmin M., Parisot E., Pigeon P.
Fall-arrest devices for hand-operated suspended access equipment
Etudes et essais de quelques parachutes d'échafaudages volants mus à la main [in French]
For a complete abstract on the same subject, see CIS 94-1747.
Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 40 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75860 Paris Cedex 14, France, Nov. 1993. 93p. Illus. ###

CIS 96-1068 Arias Lázaro J.I.
Safety belts: Guidelines for selection, use and maintenance
Cinturones de seguridad: guías para la elección, uso y mantenimiento [in Spanish]
This information note provides guidelines on the selection, use and maintenance of safety belts used for the prevention of falls from heights. Classification criteria for safety belts and the risk of falls from heights are also discussed.
Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1993. 6p. Illus. 4 ref.

CIS 95-1515 Arias Lázaro J.I.
Personal protective equipment for ascent and descent: Guidelines for selection, use and maintenance
Dispositivos personales para operaciones de elevación y descenso: guías para la elección, uso y mantenimiento [in Spanish]
Contents of this data sheet on the selection, use and maintenance of personal protection equipment (PPE) used as fall-prevention equipment during ascent/descent: scope of data sheet; risk of falls from height in ascent/descent operations; selection criteria; classification and description of components; general characteristics of PPE (fall-arrest devices, etc.); general characteristics of PPE components; standards for PPE; recommendations relating to scope and safe use of PPE; maintenance criteria; recommendations relating to PPE integrity; recommendations relating to obsolete PPE.
Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna, 73 - 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1993. 6p. Illus. 2 ref.

CIS 95-775 Shah R.K.
A pilot survey of the traditional use of the patuka round the waist for the prevention of back pain in Nepal
A questionnaire survey of 55 persons from the traditional patuka-wearing population in central Nepal was conducted to determine the significance of the use of the patuka (a piece of cloth about 5m long wound around the waist) in relation to the prevention of back pain. Clinical examinations were carried out on ten of these subjects. Results support the hypothesis that a patuka functions as a spinal support and hence prevents back pain in these workers. However, further studies are required to reliably establish its role in clinical or ergonomic application.
Applied Ergonomics, Oct. 1993, Vol.24, No.5, p.337-344. Illus. 20 ref.

CIS 94-1747 Paureau J., Jacqmin M., Parisot E., Pigeon P.
Fall-arrest devices for hand-operated suspended access equipment
Etude et essais de parachutes d'échafaudages volants mus à la main [in French]
Fall-arrest devices for suspended access equipment were tested in order to determine the maximum safe load on the safety rope. A theoretical study on the same devices was also undertaken. The theoretical and experimental results for maximum safe load were found to agree fairly well in the case of two of the fall-arrest devices, but less so in the case of a third system because of its non-linear behaviour. Analysis of the results shows that if the self-blocking conditions of the fall-arrest devices are satisfied, slack-rope and speed-lock devices are complementary and are only fully effective when combined. Appendix: French Order of 18 March 1993.
Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail, 4th Quarter 1993, No.153, Note No.1942-153-93, p.531-543. Illus. 6 ref.

CIS 94-1750 Hartmann V.
Aspects of work at height and the hazard of falls from height exemplified by the sailing ship Gorch Fock
Aspekte der Höhenarbeit und Absturzproblematik am Beispiel des Segelschulschiffes Gorch Fock [in German]
Taking the sailing ship Gorch Fock as an example, the conditions of work in the riggings are described. They are characterized by work at great height without guaranteed protection against falls. Most of the accidents that occurred on the sailing ship were due to falls from heights of more than 10m. Safety belts are presently in use for lack of any other suitable method. In addition, safe work practices and safety rules are taught. The personnel assigned to work at height is carefully selected after medical examinations.
Arbeitsmedizin - Sozialmedizin - Umweltmedizin, July 1993, Vol.28, No.7, p.308-313. Illus. 16 ref.

CIS 94-1052
Health and Safety Executive
Computer simulation of the performance of lifejackets. A feasibility study
Tests were carried out to demonstrate the feasibility of using the DYNAMAN computer simulation technique to study the performance of lifejackets. A series of in-water trials provided data on the self-righting characteristics of a marine manikin wearing two types of lifejacket. Computer simulations of the trials were then generated to validate the DYNAMAN modelling technique. Results indicate that the technique can be used to model the self-righting behaviour of lifejackets; very good correlation can be achieved between trials and computer simulations provided that the weight and buoyancy distributions are correctly modelled.
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk C010 6FS, United Kingdom, 1993. iv, 60p. Illus. 3 ref. Price: GBP 20.00.

1992

CIS 95-363 Reddell C.R., Congleton J.J., Huchingson R.D., Montgomery J.F.
An evaluation of a weightlifting belt and back injury prevention training class for airline baggage handlers
A study was carried out on 642 baggage handlers wearing a weightlifting belt and/or receiving a 1 h back injury prevention training class; a control group received neither belt nor training. The main finding was that groups with participants who discontinued the use of the belt had a higher lost workday case injury incident rate than did the group receiving training only or the control group. The weightlifting belt is not therefore recommended as a lifting aid during the daily work activities of baggage handlers; use of the belts may in fact increase the risk of injury when not wearing the belt following a period of use.
Applied Ergonomics, Oct. 1992, Vol.23, No.5, p.319-329. Illus. 29 ref.

CIS 93-436 Lifelines and safety belts
Sicherheitsseile und Sicherheitsgürtel [in German]
Contents of this guidance note: description of the safety belts according to the type of rigging and fibre used, buckles, different parts of the belts and harnesses. Advice is given on procedures for the visual inspection of natural and synthetic fibre safety belts and lifelines. The main types of wear and damage are shown in colour illustrations. Details on regular safety checks.
Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt, Abteilung für Unfallverhütung und Berufskrankheitenbekämpfung, Adalbert-Stifter-Strasse 65, 1200 Wien, Austria, 1992. 18p. Illus.

1991

CIS 93-2048 Arteau J., Lan A.
Design of fall protection systems consisting of horizontal cables
Protection contre les chutes de hauteur - Conception de câbles de secours horizontaux [in French]
This manual is aimed at technical personnel of organisations who have to design fall protection systems consisting of a horizontal cable. It describes the principles of design and the results of tests on these cable systems to verify their effectiveness.
Institut de recherche en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec, 505, boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montréal, Québec H3A 3C2, Canada, 1991. 60p. + 54p. Illus. 19 ref.

CIS 91-1897 Light I.M., Slater P.
Health and Safety Executive
A further in-water performance assessment of lifejacket and immersion suit combinations
A series of trials using a manikin was undertaken to study the self-righting ability and airways protection of immersion suits and lifejackets when used in combination. The objective of the study was to assess the ability of the combinations to passively right an unconscious survivor to a face up attitude and to evaluate the airways protection. Passive self-righting was achieved by 47% of the combinations. In relatively calm testing conditions, 34 combinations provided complete airways protection, although only one combination provided such protection in rougher test conditions. The wearing of an immersion suit and incorporation of a spray shield/visor showed an improvement in airways protection compared to a lifejacket worn with standard clothing. The project has identified design features that are considered to be important in terms of achieving effective protection to survivors.
HMSO Books, PO Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1991. 74p. 7 ref. Price: GBP 10.00.

1990

CIS 91-633 Sigerus
Repair of flat roofs
Sanierung von Flachdächern [in German]
Accidents during repair work on flat roofs are due to falls from the roof and through roof openings. Fall-arresting screens and railings which protect against falls from heights are illustrated. For repair work on the roof edges, safety belts with fall arresters are required. Three anchoring methods for these are described.
Hochbau, 1990, Vol.78, No.4, p.110-112. Illus.

CIS 91-647 Fall arresting equipment
Topics covered in this data sheet: the need for safety belts/harnesses as a protection against falls from heights and for workers in confined spaces; wearer reluctance; legal duties of employers and employees; training in the use of safety equipment; British standards relevant to fall arrest systems; design and use of different types of harness, safety belts and lanyards and factors in the selection of suitable equipment.
Maxwell Business Communications Ltd., P.O. Box 54, Laindon, Basildon, Essex SS15 6SS, United Kingdom, 1990. 6p.

CIS 91-681 Ertas A., Malone C.W., Jones J.C., Leamon T.B.
Design and development of a fall arresting system
Description of the design and development of a system which will be used to experimentally research the basic mechanisms involved in falls. The system is designed to provide passive or reactive support to a person so that a reduced friction walk surface and/or a fall can be induced. It is composed of two subsystems: an overhead suspension system that can be made to track a predetermined path in anticipation of arresting an induced fall, and an automatic control system that provides passive tracking of the test subject's movement along the path.
Journal of Safety Research, Autumn 1990, Vol.21, No.3, p.97-102. Illus. 11 ref.

1989

CIS 93-508 Hogrebe H.
Development of equipment for the collection of seed cones
Die Entwicklung der Zapfenpflückerausrüstung [in German]
For collecting seeds from trees for the purpose of creating a tree gene-bank, climbers, fall arresters and lifelines designed for pole-top work are used. The shortcomings of this equipment are pointed out and improvements for their use in forestry are suggested.
A F Z - Allgemeine Forst Zeitschrift, 1989, Vol.44, No.48, p.1286-1288. Illus. 2 ref.

CIS 91-145 Abt, Jäger
Roofs which break when stepped on - Still a major cause of accidents
Nichtbegehbare Dachflächen noch immer ein Schwerpunkt im Unfallgeschehen [in German]
Roofs made of corrugated asbestos cement panels, synthetic panels or glass break when stepped on. Data on notifiable and compensated accidents involving such roofs in Germany (Fed.Rep.) are presented for the years 1985 to 1987. They reveal for instance that in 1985, of 100 accidents 30 were so severe as to require compensation payments. Measures to prevent falls through roofs include installation of walkways, fall arresters and safety nets.
Mitteilungsblatt der Bau-Berufsgenossenschaft Hannover, 1989, No.3, p.90-94. Illus.

CIS 90-2063 Tractors for agriculture - Seat belt anchorages
Tracteurs agricoles - Ancrages pour ceintures de sécurité [in French]
This international standard specifies the requirements for the location of the anchorage for pelvic restraint belts of operators of agricultural tractors fitted with a protective structure (cab or frame), the force that the anchorage shall be capable of withstanding and the tests to which it shall be subjected.
International Organization for Standardization, Case postale 56, 1211 Genève 20, Switzerland, 1990. 3p.

CIS 90-309 Abt W., Jäger W.
Roof tops unsafe to walk on - still a major cause of accidents
"Nichtbegehbare" Dachflächen - noch immer ein Schwerpunkt im Unfallgeschehen [in German]
Between 1985 and 1987 there were 485 registered accidents in Germany (Fed.Rep.) caused by falls through roof panels made of glass, plastic or corrugated asbestos cement. Suggested preventive measures include erection of broad board walks, installation of fall arresting safety nets and screens as well as the use of lifelines.
Die BG, Feb. 1989, No.2, p.66-70. Illus. 1 ref.

CIS 89-1898 Kapitel U., Dietl R.
Safety installations for construction and operation of the flue gas cleaning equipment of a power plant
Sicherheitstechnische Einrichtungen bei Bau und Betrieb der Rauchgasreinigungsanlagen [in German]
Equipment was installed in a power plant near Regensburg (Fed. Rep. of Germany) for the removal of oxides of nitrogen and of sulfur from the flue gases. Safety installations for the prevention of accidents during construction and operation of these flue gas cleaning facilities include sufficiently large access doors, broad scaffolds, fall arresters and valves to shut off flue gas ducts.
Sicherheitsingenieur, 1989, Vol.20, No.3, p.12-14, 16-18, 20, 22. Illus.

CIS 89-1824 Bürkli M., Bucher E.
Safety harnesses
Sicherheit durch Anseilen [in German]
Cinture di sicurezza [in Italian]
La sécurité en s'encordant [in French]
This booklet, aimed at construction workers, deals with the principles of protection against falls from heights: attenuation of energy produced by the fall; fall-protection equipment and its maintenance. Relevant Swiss legislation is reviewed.
Caisse nationale suisse d'assurance en cas d'accidents, Case postale, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, Mar. 1989. 20p. Illus.

1988

CIS 90-796 Supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR): Procedures for driver side modules
Training material aimed at instructors and developed jointly by the United Auto Workers labour union and General Motors Co. Many practical exercises. It contains advice on the safe handling of supplemental inflatable restraints (SIRs), devices concealed in the steering wheel or dashboard of vehicles in order to provide crash protection. Contents: obligations of the security and material departments of automobile plants when handling shipments of SIRs; safe handling of SIRs in the steering column assembly area, the main assembly line and in repair areas. In appendices: chemical substances information system and material safety data sheet concerning substances used in SIRs.
UAW-GM Human Resource Health and Safety Training Center, 29815 John R., Madison Heights, MI 48071, USA, 1988. 63p. Illus.

CIS 89-1365 Zimmermann G.
Rescue from cranes - safety for the rescuers!
Rettung vom Kran - Sicherheit für den Retter! [in German]
A harness with lifelines and fall arresters as used in mountaineering is described and recommended for use in rescue work on tower cranes. The equipment provides better protection against falls than the present belt used by fire brigades in the Federal Republic of Germany for this purpose.
Brandschutz, 1988, Vol.42, No.3, p.134-136. Illus.

1987

CIS 88-1707 Hamilton M.
Descent of man
Discussed are: fall prevention, wearer resistance, British standards, shock absorption, Type A pole belts, Type B general purpose safety belts, Type C chest harnesses, Type D general purpose safety harness, Type E safety rescue harness, safety lanyards, and used equipment.
Occupational Safety and Health, May 1987, Vol.17, No.5, p.17-20. Illus. 6 ref.

CIS 88-993 Rushworth A., Mason S.
Aids to selecting fall-arrest harnesses: The ergonomic considerations
Description of major design limitations on fall-arrest harnesses and a check-list for factors to be considered during the selection of such equipment.
Safety Practitioner, Sep. 1987, Vol.5, No.9, p.22-27. Illus. 7 ref.

1986

CIS 86-1813 Moreau J.C.
Work on overhead electric lines. Protection of installers against falls from concrete pylons
Travaux sur lignes électriques aériennes. La protection des monteurs contre les chutes depuis les poteaux en béton [in French]
There is a high risk of falls during work on overhead electric lines. After reviewing the serious and fatal accidents that occurred in France in 1973-1982 and describing the way lines are installed and repaired on concrete pylons, this article presents the French regulations currently in force and the safety equipment presently available (safety belts conforming to standard NF C18-435; anchors; harnesses).
Cahiers des Comités de prévention du bâtiment et des travaux publics, Jan.-Feb. 1986, No.1, p.12-16. Illus.

CIS 86-2032 Adenot A.
Prevention of falls from balconies
Prévention des chutes depuis les balcons [in French]
Examination of various ways of preventing falls from heights involving people working on balconies, in particular in cases where the railing is made of delicate materials and cannot be installed until all the dirty work is done.
Cahiers des Comités de prévention du bâtiment et des travaux publics, Mar.-Apr. 1986, No.2, p.8-13. Illus.

1985

CIS 85-936 Nigel Ellis J.
Protection systems curb deaths from falls
Review of US statistics on injuries and fatalities caused by falls and description of training programmes in the use of fall arresters, life-lines and other fall prevention equipment.
National Safety News, Feb. 1985, Vol.131, No.2, p.47-51. Illus.

1984

CIS 85-1403 Fishermen's safety manual
Aspects covered in this manual, intended for the Canadian West Coast Fishermen: emergency signals; life saving equipment; treatment of survivors; water safety; firefighting; watchkeeping standards; navigation; safe working practices; shipboard housekeeping; equipment maintenance; emergency telephone numbers.
Joint Fishing Industry Safety and Health Committee, Room 400 - 100 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1R8, Canada, Apr. 1984. 136p. Illus.

CIS 85-821
(WTZ für Arbeitsschutz beim Ministerium für Bauwesen)
Protection against the risk of falls from heights [German Democratic Republic]
Schutz vor Absturzgefährdung [in German]
The first part of this standard (effective: June 1984) defines the terms used and specifies preventive measures. The 2nd part concerns collective protection against falls (railings, covers for openings in floors). The 3rd part covers the use of safety scaffolds and nets, as well as personal protective equipment. Specifications for the equipment, instructions for its safe use and inspection requirements are also given.
Verlag für Standardisierung, Standardversand, Postfach 1068, 7010 Leipzig, German Democratic Republic, Jan. 1984. 10p. Illus.

1983

CIS 84-1700 Noël G., Colin J.C.
Study of the natural aging of safety harnesses
Etude du vieillissement naturel des harnais de sécurité [in French]
Four complete safety harnesses with polyamide straps of different colours were subjected to the factors of natural aging (humidity, temperature, ultraviolet radiation) for a full cycle of 4 seasons at 3 climatically different sites. When new, the belts conformed to French standard NF S 71 020 in static and dynamic strength. Although 3 of the 4 harnesses lost some strength with aging, there were no extreme changes, and their static strength remained at an acceptable order of magnitude. A polluted Mediterranean climate produced the greatest degradation; the climate of an unpolluted region of the Ile-de-France was less destructive, and the climate of Bordeaux had practically no effect.
Annales de l'Institut technique du bâtiment et des travaux publics, June 1983, No.415, p.91-96. Illus.

CIS 84-924 Fixed ladders and climbing devices
This revised data sheet covers: hazards; selection of personnel; training; design and installation; safety devices for climbing; inspection and maintenance.
National Safety Council, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, USA, 1983. 3p. Illus. 2 ref.

CIS 84-523 Rope knots
Seilknoten [in German]
According to regulations presently in force in Austria, ropes must be attached to safety belts by snap hooks, shackles or factory-made knots. Only in emergencies (e.g., for rescue) can one use knots made on the spot. This data sheet presents some basic rules for knotting ropes and details, with illustrations, the specific knots to be used (fisherman's knot or figure-8 knot) and those knots which are inappropriate.
Unfallverhütungsdienst der Allgemeinen Unfallversicherungsanstalt, Adalbert-Stifter-Strasse 65, 1200 Wien, Austria, 1983. 14p. Illus.

1982

CIS 84-541 Volga A.A., Sudak A.G., Čečenev N.P., Rak S.M.
Rigger's safety belt with shock absorber
Montažnyj predohranitel'nyj pojas s amortizatorom [in Russian]
A new safety belt design incorporates a rubber shock absorber between the belt itself and the anchoring hook. The shock absorber reduces the stress on the body which occurs when an accidental fall is arrested. The belt is resistant to corrosive agents, performs well over a wide temperature range, and can be worn for welding or other jobs involving open flames.
Bezopasnost' truda v promyšlennosti, Aug. 1982, No.8, p.38. Illus.

CIS 83-790
Federation of Industrial Mutual Accident Insurance Associations (Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften)
Data sheet on fall-arresting and rescue equipment
Merkblatt für Sicherheits- und Rettungsgeschirre [in German]
Sections cover: definitions of technical terms, marking, types of fall arresters (harnesses, belts, lifelines, rope grabs, shock absorbers, winding-drum-type fall arresters, safety sleeves on ladders); types of rescue equipment (rescue harness, lowering and lifting equipment); use of safety and rescue equipment; anchoring; storage; service life; inspection. A list of the main regulations applicable in the Federal Republic of Germany is appended.
Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Gereonstrasse 18-32, 5000 Köln 1, Federal Republic of Germany, 1982. 36p. Illus. Price: DM.3.80.

CIS 83-236 Roszkowski W., Kiliańska M.
Minimum requirements for safety belts and harnesses and all other fall-arresting devices
Wymagania dla pasów, szelek bezpieczeństwa i innych urządzeń przeciwspadkowych [in Polish]
Review of the factors to be considered when selecting a fall arresting device and of the requirements that safety belts and harnesses should meet. Minimum performance specifications for new models of safety belts used in the erection and dismantling of scaffolding are indicated. Progress still required to be made in protection against falls from a height is surveyed.
Prace Centralnego instytutu ochrony pracy, 1982, Vol.32, No.112, p.37-45.

CIS 83-232 Mayer A., Barlier A.
Life jackets for industry - Test findings
Gilets de sauvetage pour l'industrie - Bilan des essais [in French]
Results of tests on 18 models of the most suitable life jackets for industrial use. The tests covered: buoyancy; effectiveness (when the wearer falls from a height, self-righting); reliability (crush and impact resistance, climatic and chemical resistance, leaktightness, inflation resistance, puncture strength); quality of manufacturing materials (resistance to molten metal splashes, tearing, bursting, fire, abrasion, etc.); comfort. Considerable improvements are required, especially in modifying "water sports" life jackets to meet the severer requirements of the construction site.
Cahiers de notes documentaires - Sécurité et hygiène du travail, 4th quarter 1982, No.109, Note No.1396-109-82, p.501-518. Illus. 10 ref.

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