How do I safely rig ductwork while standing on a leading edge (harnessed in)

Plain-English answer

Secure your safety harness lanyard to an approved, engineered structural overhead anchor point or horizontal lifeline system before approaching within 6 feet of the unprotected shaft edge.

Keep your body weight centered low, use a dedicated tag line tied to the bottom of the duct section so workers below can stabilize the piece, and never lean over the open edge to catch a swinging load with your hands.

Field checklist

• Stop and verify the approved detail, manufacturer instructions, foreman direction, and project specs before touching it.
• Secure your safety harness lanyard to an approved, engineered structural overhead anchor point or horizontal lifeline system before approaching within 6 feet of the unprotected shaft edge.
• Keep your body weight centered low, use a dedicated tag line tied to the bottom of the duct section so workers below can stabilize the piece, and never lean over the open edge to catch...

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Use this as training guidance. The foreman, approved drawings, project specs, manufacturer installation instructions, employer safety policy, and AHJ/code requirements always control the final answer.

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