DBI SALA Anchor on the Go, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...and follow instructions in this guideline for each component of the complete system Manufacturer s instructions must be followed for correct care use and maintenance of this product Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death Reading this manual of itself does not constitute competency based training in the use of fall arrest produc...

Page 2: ...r on the Go on the roof 7 2 2 Removal of Anchor on the Go 10 3 0 Provision of Personal Protective Equipment 10 3 1 Types of PPE 10 4 0 Using Anchor on the Go with fall protection equipment and warnings 11 5 0 Standards Compliance 14 5 1 Inspection care and maintenance 14 5 2 Training in the use of fall arrest systems 14 5 3 Supervision of the use of fall arrest systems 15 6 0 Schematic drawings of...

Page 3: ...ND THE APPROPRIATE SAFE WORK AREA THIS TEMPORARY ANCHOR POINT MUST BE SUBJECTED TO A DOCUMENTED INSPECTION EVERY 12 MONTHS BY A COMPETENT PERSON 1 0 INTRODUCTION This is a Temporary Anchorage device that has been designed as a component of a personal fall arrest system and is for use only where there are no other practical means of connection or work practice Relevant State or national legislation...

Page 4: ... work on the roof a second anchor device must be used Connecting two lines to a single anchorage device is NOT permitted Where two connecting devices are attached to the same anchorage point e g two snap hooks the snap hooks may rub against each other causing them to be entangled or even become disengaged from the anchorage device Additionally testing has concluded that whilst this device can sust...

Page 5: ...load equal to 15kN for single point connection as per AS NZS1891 4 1 3 Recommendations Employers Supervisors and Operators should ensure that Locations of anchors comply with the requirements for safe use safe access the pendulum effect as stipulated in AS NZS 1891 4 clause 3 2 Structural supports for anchors are assessed separately by a suitably qualified engineer as stipulated in AS NZS 1891 4 c...

Page 6: ...old slipping on a wet or steep pitched roof caused by inclement weather or inappropriate footwear accessing varying roof levels through a fragile roof through a ceiling skylight or vent being blown or knocked over the edge of a roof All such hazards should be identified in the risk assessment process and documented with relevant precautions to be taken to avoid personal injury in advance of any wo...

Page 7: ...tended temporary anchor installation shall be provided Access to the roof will generally be by scaffold or ladder systems Scaffolding may only be erected moved or disassembled by a competent person and fall protection principles must be followed in those processes Further information can be obtained from AS NZS 4576 Guidelines for Scaffolding Where access is by ladder systems the following items s...

Page 8: ... Portable Ladders Part 5 Selection Safe Use and Care Safely position a portable ladder close to the roof location where the temporary anchor is to be located Ensure the ladder is securely fastened to the building to remove the risk of a fall from the ladder refer to Figure Three 8 Figure Three ...

Page 9: ...ans If they do not fit within the pan reposition the locking cams into an alternative adjustment position along the L angle until they do Note When adjusting the position of the locking levers ensure left and right levers are correctly installed Refer to section 6 Figure Eight a b for correct orientation Step 5 Securely push down locking cam levers onto roof sheeting to achieve a solid connection ...

Page 10: ...ation 3 0 PROVISION OF PPE Before commencing work on roofs the contractors doing the work should assess all foreseeable conditions likely to affect the health and safety of the employees or themselves as identified during the risk assessment procedure and arrange for the provision and use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment PPE If alternative means of access can be arranged safely without...

Page 11: ...f work being completed Step 2 Once the Anchor on the Go is installed as per instructions in Section 2 0 ensure the rope is of sufficient length to hang two metres past the proposed connection point on the alternative side of the roof in order to facilitate attachment to a fall arrest attachment point prior to leaving the ladder or scaffold The rope should be pulled tight and tensioned to ensure al...

Page 12: ...lessens overall fall distance and reduces possible fall distance in the event the roof surface gives way allowing the person to fall through GENERAL OPERATIONAL WARNINGS SAFE WORK AREA When traversing the roof the same procedure should be followed and should be set up such that the system operator will be prevented from reaching an unprotected edge The operator of the Anchor on the Go Portable Roo...

Page 13: ...he ridge line or ridge capping of a roof Do not work outside an arc of 30 degrees either side of the centre line on the Anchor on the Go to reduce the danger of swing fall hazards Always work a minimum of 2m from unprotected edge refer to Figure Seven below 13 Figure Seven ...

Page 14: ...orn or damaged parts Inspect for sharp edges burrs cracks or corrosion Inspect all other fall protection equipment used along with this system in accordance to manufacturer s instructions Check that all components are currently within the inspection period If in doubt do not use the equipment and refer to a competent person for inspection and certification 5 2 Training in the use of fall arrest sy...

Page 15: ...on to the system of work are authorised to carry out the work That adequate occupational safety and health systems are in place and functional and that safe work practices have been adopted and are used This should include the use of fall arrest systems and devices 6 0 ANCHOR SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS WARNING Levers are separately marked L and R Ensure anchor cam levers are re installed in the correct lo...

Page 16: ...16 Figure Eight b Left lever marked L Right lever marked R ...

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Page 20: ... any way increase the scope of this warranty CAPITAL SAFETY will not accept liability for defects that are the result of product abuse misuse alteration or modification or for defects that are due to a failure to install maintain or use the product in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions CAPITAL SAFETY S WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE END USER THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE...