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If
the
PFAS
that
is
selected
is
made
up
of
components
from
different
manufacturers,
the
competent
person
will
ensure
that
these
components
are
compatible.
FallTech
strongly
encourages
that
the
following
points
also
be
considered
in
the
course
of
product
selection,
in
addition
to
the
points
above:
Select
the
anchorage
connector
that
is
most
appropriate
for
your
application
and
for
the
anchor
point
to
which
it
will
be
attached.
While
sling
‐
style
anchors
are
popular
because
of
their
versatility,
they
are
not
always
the
best
choice
where
sharp
or
angular
edges
are
present
on
the
structure
to
which
they
are
attached.
Select
a
full
body
harness
of
appropriate
durability
for
your
workplace
which
contains
all
of
the
attachment
elements
that
you
will
require.
Never
attach
any
SRL
to
anything
other
than
the
back/dorsal
d
‐
ring
or
the
front/chest
d
‐
ring
of
your
full
body
harness.
Depending
on
workplace
conditions
and
hazards,
you
may
need
to
employ
multiple
systems
or
different
combinations
of
components.
Do
not
try
and
force
the
system
to
fit
the
application.
Use
of
the
correct
equipment
is
the
best
policy.
Section
5:
Anchorage
Considerations
OSHA
1910.66
and
1926.502
state
that
anchorages
used
for
attachment
of
a
PFAS
must
be
independent
of
any
anchorage
being
used
to
support
or
suspend
platforms,
and
must
support
at
least
5,000
lbs.
per
user
attached,
or
be
designed,
installed
and
used
as
part
of
a
complete
PFAS
which
maintains
a
safety
factor
of
at
least
two,
and
is
supervised
by
a
qualified
person
(architect,
structural
engineer,
etc.).
The
anchorage
to
which
this
SRL
is
attached
must
capable
of
sustaining
static
loads
in
directions
applied
by
the
personal
fall
arrest
system
of
at
least
3,600
lbs
(or
at
least
twice
the
expected
dynamic
load)
with
certification
of
a
qualified
person
(architect,
structural
engineer,
etc.),
or
5,000
lbs
in
the
absence
of
certification.
If
multiple
personal
fall
arrest
systems
are
being
attached
to
the
same
anchorage,
the
minimum
values
stated
above
must
be
multiplied
by
the
number
of
users.
Ensure
that
the
anchorage
connector
that
you
are
using
is
compatible
with
the
anchor
point
to
which
you
are
attaching
it.
If
you
are
using
this
SRL
with
a
Horizontal
Lifeline,
tripod
or
davit,
ensure
that
it
is
compatible
with
these
systems
by
checking
the
manufacturer’s
instructions
for
these
systems
for
the
minimum
performance
requirements
of
deceleration
devices.
Be
sure
that
your
anchorage
is
mounted
overhead
or
above
the
level
of
the
back
d
‐
ring
of
your
full
body
harness.
Be
sure
to
calculate
your
clear
‐
fall
(as
discussed
in
section
2.9)
and
to
avoid
swing
fall
hazards.
Ensure
the
fall
path
is
clear
of
obstructions
and
impalement
hazards.
Section
6:
Employer
and
User
Training
6.1:
Special
notes
for
the
Employer
As
an
employer,
you
may
be
obliged
to
provide
Personal
Protective
Equipment
(to
include
Personal
Fall
Arrest
and
Fall
Protection
Equipment)
along
with
an
appropriate
amount
of
training
to
your
employees
so
that
they
will
be
adequately
prepared
to
use
this
equipment
in
the
course
of
their
work.
If
you
are
unsure
about
your
duty
to
provide
fall
protection,
consult
Title
29
CFR,
section
1926.501
which
can
easily
be
viewed
at
www.osha.gov.
Another
important
resource
for
employers
is
the
Consensus
standard
on
Managed
Fall
Protection:
ANSI
Z359.2
‐
2007.
Equally
important
is
the
subject
of
product/equipment
selection.
If
you
are
obliged
to
provide
fall
protection
equipment
for
your
employees,
be
sure
to
consult
with
or
appoint
a
competent
or
qualified
person
to
select
and
prescribe
equipment
that
is
suitable
to
address
the
specific
hazards
which
may
be
present
on
your
job
‐
site
or
in
your
facility.
There
are
different
products
for
different
applications,
and
under
many
circumstances
these
products
are
not
interchangeable.
If
you
have
questions
as
to
whether
this
product
is
suitable
for
your
application,
please
contact
FallTech
for
assistance.
