Fall arrest with ASAP and ASAP LOCK
Warnings
- Carefully read the Instructions for Use used in this technical advice before consulting the advice itself. You must have already read and understood the information in the Instructions for Use to be able to understand this supplementary information.
- Mastering these techniques requires specific training. Work with a professional to confirm your ability to perform these techniques safely and independently before attempting them unsupervised.
- We provide examples of techniques related to your activity. There may be others that we do not describe here.
Primary belay device in a fall-arrest system
In a fall-arrest system, the worker moves about on the structure. The ASAP is installed on a safety rope and connected to attachment point A (fall arrest) of the harness. Its role is to arrest the fall; it should not be used for work positioning.
Backup device in a rope access system
In a rope access system, the worker moves along a work rope. The ASAP is installed on a backup rope and connected to attachment point A (fall arrest) of the harness. Its role is to arrest the fall in case the primary belay or progression system fails.
