Can multiple workers share the same safety harness?

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63 (b) is constructed of: (i) nylon, polyester or polypropylene rope or webbing; or (ii) wire rope that is equipped with an approved shock absorbing device; (c) is equipped with suitable snap hooks; and (d) is approved and maintained. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s7-19. Workers’ responsibilities re lifelines, etc. 7‑20(1) Before using a lifeline or lanyard, a worker shall ensure that the lifeline or lanyard: (a) is free of imperfections, knots and splices, other than end terminations; is protected by padding where the lifeline or lanyard passes over sharp (b) edges; and (c) is protected from heat, flame or abrasive or corrosive materials during use. (2) Before using a vertical lifeline, a worker shall ensure that: (a) the lower end extends to the ground or to a safe landing; and (b) the lifeline is protected at the lower end to ensure that the line cannot be fouled by any equipment. (3) Before using a full-body harness, a worker shall ensure that the full-body harness: (a) is properly adjusted to fit the worker securely; and (b) subject to subsection 18-9(5), is attached by means of a connecting linkage to a fixed anchor or a lifeline. (4) A worker who uses a full-body harness and connecting linkage shall ensure that the connecting linkage is attached to a personal fall arrest system, lifeline or a fixed anchor. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s7-20. Inspection of full body harness, etc. 7‑21(1) If the use of a connecting linkage, personal fall arrest system, full-body harness or lifeline is required by these regulations, an employer or contractor shall ensure that a competent person: inspects the connecting linkage, personal fall arrest system, full-body (a) harness or lifeline: (i) as recommended by the manufacturer; and (ii) after the connecting linkage, personal fall arrest system, full-body harness or lifeline has sustained a fall-arresting incident; and (b) determines whether the connecting linkage, p…

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64 (2) An employer or contractor shall ensure that a worker inspects the connecting linkage, personal fall arrest system, full-body harness or lifeline before each use and that if a defect or unsafe condition that may create a hazard to a worker is identified in a connecting linkage, personal fall arrest system, full-body harness or lifeline: (a) steps are taken immediately to protect the health and safety of any worker who may be at risk until the defect is repaired or the unsafe condition is corrected; and (b) as soon as is reasonably practicable, the defect is repaired or the unsafe condition is corrected. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s7-21. Protection against drowning 7‑22(1) In this section: “buoyant apparatus” means a device that is capable of supporting the weight in water of a worker and that is constructed to: (a) remain stable when floating on either side; (b) have no projections that would prevent the buoyant apparatus from sliding easily over the side of a boat or ship; and (c) require no adjustment before use; “life jacket” means an approved device that is capable of keeping a worker’s head above water in a face-up position without effort by the worker; “personal flotation device” means an approved device that is capable of keeping a worker’s head above water without effort by the worker, and includes a device that is designed to protect a worker against hypothermia. (2) If a worker is required to work at a place from which the worker could fall and drown, and the worker is not protected by a guardrail, an employer or contractor shall: (a) provide the worker with a life jacket and ensure that the worker uses it, and ensure that the rescue equipment and personnel described in subsection (3) are readily available; (b) provide the worker with a full-body harness and lifeline and ensure that the worker uses them; or (c) ensure that a net is installed that is capable of safely catching the worker if the worker falls. (3)…