Before using a seat belt, there are the following important preparations:

1、 Check the seat belt

Appearance inspection:

Carefully inspect the webbing of the seat belt for any damage, breakage, wear, discoloration, or other issues. If there is obvious damage to the fabric, it may reduce the strength of the seat belt and affect its protective performance.

Check metal components such as locks, connectors, and adjustment buckles for deformation, cracks, rust, and other issues. Ensure that the surface of metal parts is smooth and free of sharp corners to prevent harm to the human body during use.

Functional check:

Check if the buckle of the seat belt can be properly fastened and opened. When fastening, a clear "click" sound should be heard, indicating that the lock buckle is securely locked. When opened, the operation should be smooth and there should be no lagging phenomenon.

Test whether the adjustment device of the seat belt is flexible and effective. You can adjust the length of the seat belt to check if the adjustment buckle can be accurately fixed in the desired position and will not loosen on its own during use.

2、 Choose the appropriate suspension point

Confirm the firmness of the suspension point:

Choosing a sturdy and reliable suspension point is crucial at high-altitude work sites. The suspension point should be able to withstand the impact force generated by the operator in the event of a fall, and generally requires that the load-bearing capacity of the suspension point is not lower than the rated load of the safety belt.

Check if the structure of the suspension points is complete, such as steel beams, scaffolding, anchor points fixed to the building, etc. Ensure that the suspension points have no obvious damage, corrosion, or looseness.

Correctly connect the seat belt:

Connect the connector of the seat belt correctly to the suspension point. Ensure a secure connection and prevent accidental detachment during use.

For some special suspension points, such as lifeline systems, they should be connected and used according to relevant operating procedures to ensure good coordination between seat belts and lifelines.

3、 Adjust the seat belt to the appropriate position

Adjust length:

Adjust the length of the safety belt according to the body size of the operator and the job requirements. Seat belts should not be too long or too short, as being too long may result in significant impact force in the event of a fall, while being too short may limit the range of movement for workers.

After adjusting the length, ensure that the webbing of the seat belt is tightly attached to the body without creating excessive pressure.

Check comfort level:

After wearing a safety belt, the operator should check the comfort level. Ensure that the seat belt does not cause discomfort or compression to any part of the body, especially the shoulders, chest, waist, and legs.

If long-term high-altitude operations are required, the position of the seat belt can be adjusted appropriately to improve comfort.

4、 Provide training for homework personnel

Understand the correct usage of seat belts:

Before using seat belts, operators should receive relevant training to understand the structure, function, usage methods, and precautions of seat belts.

The training content should include how to correctly wear seat belts, how to adjust length and comfort, how to connect suspension points, and how to take correct self rescue measures in the event of a fall.

Emphasize safety awareness:

Through training, enhance the safety awareness of workers and make them fully aware of the dangers of working at heights and the importance of using safety belts.

Encourage workers to remain vigilant at all times during work, strictly follow safety operating procedures, use safety belts correctly, and ensure their own safety.