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This product is to be used as part of a complete fall arrest system in accordance with
industry-recognized best-practices and your employer’s fall protection plan, as required
by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Be aware of your employer’s fall
protection plan and rescue plan. Be aware of the specific fall hazards on your jobsite and
work deliberately to avoid these hazards in the course of your work. Also be aware of
hazards and obstructions in your fall path, and work with your employer to eliminate these
hazards where possible. Failure to be aware of and to address these hazards may result in
serious injury or death.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do
use this device only with compatible components of a comprehensive fall arrest
system.
Do
use this device only in a system which limits free fall distance to 6 ft or less.
Do
use extreme caution when rigging this device.
Do
rig this device to avoid the hazards of “swing fall” (see Section 2.9)
Do
use this device only when your clearance distance is a minimum of 2 ft AFTER you
have calculated the total fall distance (see section 2.10 for details on clear fall distances).
Do
make compatible connections (see Advisory #3 at the end of this Section).
Do
call FallTech if the device is damaged, does not pass inspection (see Section 8), or
has arrested a fall.
Don’t
use this component to hoist materials or equipment.
Don’t
use this device if it exhibits signs of corrosion or damage from exposure to
chemicals, excessive heat, flames and electrical charge or shows signs of any physical
damage or deformation.
Don’t
use this equipment if there are signs of excessive wear, deterioration, deformation
of corrosion.
Don’t
use this equipment if you are working near high voltage power lines or other
energized electrical equipment.
Don’t
use near moving machinery which may entangle any component of the system.
Don’t
use oil to lubricate moving parts. If lubrication is needed, first be sure to clean all
moving parts thoroughly; then use only 100% silicone lubricant.
Don’t
use this device if it will expose some element of your Personal Fall Arrest system
(PFAS) to sharp or jagged edges.
Don’t
use this device if you are pregnant, a minor, or have a reduced tolerance to fall
forces by reason of age, physical medical condition, or other pre-existing disorders.
Don’t
use this device if you weigh less than 75 lbs.
Don’t
use this device if your total combined weight (body, clothes, tools, etc) exceeds
425 lbs.
Don’
t attempt to modify, repair or alter this device in any way.
Don’t use this equipment if it has been used to arrest a fall. If it has been used to
arrest a fall, this device must immediately be removed from service and replaced.
Advisory #1: Further Reading
If you have access to the internet, please go to www.osha.gov. This website is an
exceptional resource, and has a great deal of information which is easy to access. Use the
search field to find information on fall arrest, including standards, news, interpretations
and other valuable tools. The more you know about how this product works and how it is
supposed to be used, the safer you will be during the course of your work.
