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The 100% tie-off rule means staying connected to a fall protection system at all times when working at height — no exceptions.

Why It Matters

Falls happen fast and often without warning. Being disconnected, even for a few seconds, is all it takes.

If you’re not tied off — you’re not protected. One moment of convenience can turn into a permanent injury or fatality.

Key Points

• Always stay tied off — from the moment you leave the ground to the moment you return
• Use double lanyards or self-retracting lifelines (SRLs) to maintain continuous tie-off while moving
• Plan ahead to avoid transitions where no anchor is available
• Don’t assume others are clipped in — speak up if you see someone exposed
• Tie-off violations are often caught after a fall — don’t be the reason a rescue is needed

✅ “Just a second” is long enough to fall. Stay tied off at all times.

Examples: 100% Tie-Off in Action

✅ Correct:

• Using double lanyards to move from one anchor to another without ever being unclipped
• Staying connected even during short tasks like ladder access or equipment adjustments
• Refusing to climb or enter an area until a safe anchor is identified

🚫 Incorrect:

• Unhooking to reposition or “just reach over”
• Clipping to a tool rack, pipe, or scaffold frame
• Moving between floors or platforms without a fall protection plan in place

Ask the Crew

• Do you have the right equipment to stay tied off while moving?
• Have you ever seen someone disconnect “just for a second”? What happened?
• What’s your plan if a tie-off point is too far or not in place?

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