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BEFESTIGUNG VON ABSTURZSICHERUNGSSYSTEMEN – EN361
Ein Absturzsicherungssystem kann nur an dem mit dem Großbuchstaben A gekennzeichneten
Absturzsicherungsverbindungspunkt des Auffanggurtes EN 361 befestigt werden:
-direkt am hinteren D-Ring (1.1)
-an den vorderen Befestigungsschlaufen. Die mit einem halben Buchstaben markierten Schlaufen
müssen bei der Befestigung am Absturzschutzsystem (1.2) miteinander verbunden sein. Es ist
strengstens verboten, ein Absturzsicherungssystem an einer einzelnen Schleife mit einem halben
Buchstaben A (1.3) anzubringen.
ANBRINGEN EINES ARBEITSPLATZPOSITIONIERUNGS-/RÜCKHALTESYSTEM (EN 358)
- Ein Arbeitsplatzpositionierungs- oder Rückhaltesystem kann an den seitlichen Schnallen des
Arbeitsplatzpositionierungsgurtes (2.1) befestigt werden.
- Ein Arbeitsplatzpositionierungsgurt muss an einem strukturellen Punkt an der Taille oder darüber
angebracht und straff gehalten werden. (2.2 und 2.3).
- Ein Hüftgurt darf nicht verwendet werden, wenn die vorhersehbare Gefahr besteht, dass der
Benutzer aufgehängt wird oder einer unbeabsichtigten Spannung durch den Hüftgurt ausgesetzt ist.
- Bei der Verwendung eines Arbeitsplatzpositionierungssystems verlässt sich der Benutzer in der
Regel auf die Unterstützungsausrüstung. Daher ist es wichtig, die Notwendigkeit der Verwendung
eines Backups, z. B. eines Fallschutzsystems, zu berücksichtigen.
WARNUNG!
Es ist strengstens untersagt, während der Arbeit ein Absturzsicherungssystem an der
seitlichen Schnalle des Arbeitsplatzpositionierungsgurtes anzubringen.
DIE WESENTLICHEN GRUNDSÄTZE FÜR DIE BENUTZER VON PERSÖNLICHER SCHUTZAUSRÜSTUNG
GEGEN ABSTURZ:
• Eine persönliche Schutzausrüstung darf nur von einer Person benutzt werden, die für den sicheren
Gebrauch ausgebildet und sachkundig ist.
• Eine persönliche Schutzausrüstung darf nicht von einer Person mit einem Gesundheitszustand
verwendet werden, der die Sicherheit des Ausrüstungsbenutzers im Normal- und Rettungsbetrieb
beeinträchtigen könnte.
• Es muss ein Rettungsplan vorhanden sein, um jede Art von Notfällen zu bewältigen, die während
der Arbeiten auftreten können.
• Achten Sie auf Hängetraumasymptome, wenn Sie (z. B. beim Auffangen eines Absturzes) in einem
PSA hängen.
• Um die Symptome eines Hängetraumas zu vermeiden, stellen Sie sicher, dass der richtige
Rettungsplan einsatzbereit ist. Es wird empfohlen, Fußschlaufen zu verwenden.
• Es ist verboten, ohne vorherige schriftliche Zustimmung des Herstellers Änderungen oder Ergänz-
ungen an der Ausrüstung vorzunehmen.
• Jede Reparatur darf nur vom Ausstattungshersteller oder seinem zertifizierten Vertreter durch-
geführt werden.
• Eine persönliche Schutzausrüstung darf nicht außerhalb ihres Einsatzbereichs oder für einen
anderen Zweck als den, für den sie bestimmt ist, verwendet werden.
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FULL BODY HARNESS
Ref. 27905
Size:
S-L
XXL
COMBI
Date of manufacture:
MM.YYYY
Serial number:
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EN 358:2018
EN 361:2002
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EN 358
HOW TO PUT ON THE HARNESS
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9
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5
2
3
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Take the harness by the back attaching
buckle.
Connect front plastic clip and adjust
the tension the chest strap.
Pull one and then other thigh straps
through crottch, take care do not twist
them.
Connecting of the steel buckles of the thigh straps and work positioning belt
Regulation of the thigh straps and work positioning belt
Put on the shoulder straps one after one,
take care do not twist them.
Shortening
Lengthening
THE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES FOR USERS OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AGAINST FALLS FROM A HEIGHT:
!
personal protective equipment shall only be used by a person trained and competent in its safe use.
!
personal protective equipment must not be used by a person with medical condition that could affect the safety of the equipment user in normal and emergency use.
!
a rescue plan shall be in place to deal with any emergencies that could arise during the work.
!
being suspended in PPE (e.g. arresting a fall), beware of suspension trauma symptoms.
!
to avoid symptoms of suspension trauma, be sure that the proper rescue plan is ready for use. It is recommended to use foot straps.
!
it is forbidden to make any alterations or additions to the equipment without the manufacturer's prior written consent.
!
any repair shall only be carried out by equipment manufacturer or his certified representative.
!
personal protective equipment shall not be used outside its limitations, or for any purpose other than that for which it is intended.
!
personal protective equipment should be a personal issue item.
!
before use ensure about the compatibility of items of equipment assembled into a fall arrest system. Periodically check connecting and adjusting of the equipment
components to avoid accidental loosening or disconnecting of the components.
!
it is forbidden to use combinations of items of equipment in which the safe function of any one item is affected by or interferes with the safe function of another.
!
before each use of personal protective equipment it is obligatory to carry out a pre-use check of the equipment, to ensure that it is in a serviceable condition and operates
correctly before it is used.
!
during pre-use check it is necessary to inspect all elements of the equipment in respect of any damages, excessive wear, corrosion, abrasion, cutting or incorrect acting,
especially take into consideration:
-
in full body harnesses and belts - buckles, adjusting elements, attaching points, webbings, seams, loops;
-
in energy absorbers - attaching loops, webbing, seams, casing, connectors;
-
in textile lanyards or lifelines or guidelines - rope, loops, thimbles, connectors, adjusting element, splices;
-
in steel lanyards or lifelines or guidelines - cable, wires, clips, ferrules, loops, thimbles, connectors, adjusting elements;
-
in retractable fall arresters - cable or webbing, retractor and brake proper acting, casing, energy absorber, connector;
-
in guided type fall arresters - body of the fall arrester, sliding function, locking gear acting, rivets and screws, connector, energy absorber;
-
in metalic components (connectors, hooks, anchors) - main body, rivets, gate, locking gear acting.
!
after every 12 months of utilization, personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use to carry out periodical detailed inspection. The periodic inspection must be
carried out by a competent person for periodic inspection. The periodic inspection can be carried out also by the manufacturer or his authorized representative.
!
in case of some types of the complex equipment e.g. some types of retractable fall arresters the annual inspection can be carried out only by the manufacturer or his
authorized representative.
!
regular periodic inspections are the essential for equipment maintenance and the safety of the users which depends upon the continued efficiency and durability of the
equipment.
!
during periodic inspection it is necessary to check the legibility of the equipment marking. Don’t use the equipment with the illegible marking.
!
it is essential for the safety of the user that if the product is re-sold outside the original country of destination the reseller shall provide instructions for use, for
maintenance, for periodic examination and for repair in language of the country in which the product is to be used.
!
personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately when any doubt arise about its condition for safe use and not used again until confirmed in writing
by equipment manufacturer or his representative after carried out the detailed inspection.
!
personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately and destroyed (or another procedures shall be introduced according detailed instruction from
equipment manual) when it have been used to arrest a fall.
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
Safety harness must be inspected at least once every 12 months from
the date of first use. Periodic inspections must only be carried out by a
competent person who has the knowledge and training required for
personal protective equipment periodic inspections. Depending upon
the type and environment of work, inspections may be needed to be
carried out more frequently than once every 12 months.
MAXIMUM LIFESPAN OF THE EQUIPMENT
The maximum lifespan of the harness is 10 years from the date of
manufacture.
ATTENTION: The harness maximum lifetime depends on the intensity
of usage and the environment of usage. Using the harness in rough
environment, marine environment, contact with sharp edges, exposure
to extreme temperatures or aggressive substances, etc. can lead to the
withdrawal from use even after one use.
WITHDRAWAL FROM USE
The harness must be withdrawn from use immediately and destroyed
when it has been used to arrest a fall or it fails to pass inspection or
there are any doubt as to its reliability.
Every periodic
inspection must be recorded in the Identity Card of the equipment.
1.1
1.2
2.1
2.2
1.3
ATTACHING FALL ARRESTS SYSTEMS – EN361
Fall arrest system can be attached only to the fall arrest attachment point of full body harness EN 361 marked with capital letter A:
- directly to the back D-ring (1.1)
- to the front attachment loops. The loops marked with a half of letter must be linked together when attached to the fall arrest
system (1.2). It is strictly forbidden to attach a fall arrest system to a single loop with a half of letter A (1.3).
Harness is put on correctly if:
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All straps are correctly adjusted (neither too loose nor too tight).
-
Dorsal attachment D-ring is correctly positioned at the shoulder blades.
-
The ends of the all straps are secured with flexible loops.
NOTE: Before using the belt for the first time
the user should carry out a suspension test
in a safe place to ensure that the sit harness
has correct size, is properly adjusted and is of an
acceptable comfort level for the intended use.
It’s important to check the sit harness regularly
for any damage.
WARNING!
It is strictly forbidden to attach any fall arrest system to lateral buckle of the work positioning belt during work.
ATTACHING WORK POSITIONING/RESTRAINT SYSTEM (EN 358)
- waist belt should not be used if there is a foreseeable risk of the user becoming
suspended or being exposed to unintended tension by the waist belt
- when using a work positioning system, the user normally relies on the equipment for
support, therefore it is essential to consider the need of using a back-up, e.g. a fall arrest
system
- Work positioning or restraint system can be attached to lateral buckles of the work
positioning belt (3)
- Work positioning lanyard must be attached on a structural point located at the user's
waist or above and kept taut.
A/2
A/2
A/2
2.1
2.3
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5
8
10
12
11
2
3
7
6
9
FULL BODY HARNESS
Ref. 27905
Size:
S-L
XXL
COMBI
Date of manufacture:
MM.YYYY
Serial number:
XXX XXX
b
a
c
e
f
g
h
i
j
EN 358:2018
EN 361:2002
k
d
70 - 110 cm
l
3
EN 358
HOW TO PUT ON THE HARNESS
6
7
8
1
9
10
5
2
3
4
Take the harness by the back attaching
buckle.
Connect front plastic clip and adjust
the tension the chest strap.
Pull one and then other thigh straps
through crottch, take care do not twist
them.
Connecting of the steel buckles of the thigh straps and work positioning belt
Regulation of the thigh straps and work positioning belt
Put on the shoulder straps one after one,
take care do not twist them.
Shortening
Lengthening
THE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES FOR USERS OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AGAINST FALLS FROM A HEIGHT:
!
personal protective equipment shall only be used by a person trained and competent in its safe use.
!
personal protective equipment must not be used by a person with medical condition that could affect the safety of the equipment user in normal and emergency use.
!
a rescue plan shall be in place to deal with any emergencies that could arise during the work.
!
being suspended in PPE (e.g. arresting a fall), beware of suspension trauma symptoms.
!
to avoid symptoms of suspension trauma, be sure that the proper rescue plan is ready for use. It is recommended to use foot straps.
!
it is forbidden to make any alterations or additions to the equipment without the manufacturer's prior written consent.
!
any repair shall only be carried out by equipment manufacturer or his certified representative.
!
personal protective equipment shall not be used outside its limitations, or for any purpose other than that for which it is intended.
!
personal protective equipment should be a personal issue item.
!
before use ensure about the compatibility of items of equipment assembled into a fall arrest system. Periodically check connecting and adjusting of the equipment
components to avoid accidental loosening or disconnecting of the components.
!
it is forbidden to use combinations of items of equipment in which the safe function of any one item is affected by or interferes with the safe function of another.
!
before each use of personal protective equipment it is obligatory to carry out a pre-use check of the equipment, to ensure that it is in a serviceable condition and operates
correctly before it is used.
!
during pre-use check it is necessary to inspect all elements of the equipment in respect of any damages, excessive wear, corrosion, abrasion, cutting or incorrect acting,
especially take into consideration:
-
in full body harnesses and belts - buckles, adjusting elements, attaching points, webbings, seams, loops;
-
in energy absorbers - attaching loops, webbing, seams, casing, connectors;
-
in textile lanyards or lifelines or guidelines - rope, loops, thimbles, connectors, adjusting element, splices;
-
in steel lanyards or lifelines or guidelines - cable, wires, clips, ferrules, loops, thimbles, connectors, adjusting elements;
-
in retractable fall arresters - cable or webbing, retractor and brake proper acting, casing, energy absorber, connector;
-
in guided type fall arresters - body of the fall arrester, sliding function, locking gear acting, rivets and screws, connector, energy absorber;
-
in metalic components (connectors, hooks, anchors) - main body, rivets, gate, locking gear acting.
!
after every 12 months of utilization, personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use to carry out periodical detailed inspection. The periodic inspection must be
carried out by a competent person for periodic inspection. The periodic inspection can be carried out also by the manufacturer or his authorized representative.
!
in case of some types of the complex equipment e.g. some types of retractable fall arresters the annual inspection can be carried out only by the manufacturer or his
authorized representative.
!
regular periodic inspections are the essential for equipment maintenance and the safety of the users which depends upon the continued efficiency and durability of the
equipment.
!
during periodic inspection it is necessary to check the legibility of the equipment marking. Don’t use the equipment with the illegible marking.
!
it is essential for the safety of the user that if the product is re-sold outside the original country of destination the reseller shall provide instructions for use, for
maintenance, for periodic examination and for repair in language of the country in which the product is to be used.
!
personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately when any doubt arise about its condition for safe use and not used again until confirmed in writing
by equipment manufacturer or his representative after carried out the detailed inspection.
!
personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately and destroyed (or another procedures shall be introduced according detailed instruction from
equipment manual) when it have been used to arrest a fall.
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
Safety harness must be inspected at least once every 12 months from
the date of first use. Periodic inspections must only be carried out by a
competent person who has the knowledge and training required for
personal protective equipment periodic inspections. Depending upon
the type and environment of work, inspections may be needed to be
carried out more frequently than once every 12 months.
MAXIMUM LIFESPAN OF THE EQUIPMENT
The maximum lifespan of the harness is 10 years from the date of
manufacture.
ATTENTION: The harness maximum lifetime depends on the intensity
of usage and the environment of usage. Using the harness in rough
environment, marine environment, contact with sharp edges, exposure
to extreme temperatures or aggressive substances, etc. can lead to the
withdrawal from use even after one use.
WITHDRAWAL FROM USE
The harness must be withdrawn from use immediately and destroyed
when it has been used to arrest a fall or it fails to pass inspection or
there are any doubt as to its reliability.
Every periodic
inspection must be recorded in the Identity Card of the equipment.
1.1
1.2
2.1
2.2
1.3
ATTACHING FALL ARRESTS SYSTEMS – EN361
Fall arrest system can be attached only to the fall arrest attachment point of full body harness EN 361 marked with capital letter A:
- directly to the back D-ring (1.1)
- to the front attachment loops. The loops marked with a half of letter must be linked together when attached to the fall arrest
system (1.2). It is strictly forbidden to attach a fall arrest system to a single loop with a half of letter A (1.3).
Harness is put on correctly if:
-
All straps are correctly adjusted (neither too loose nor too tight).
-
Dorsal attachment D-ring is correctly positioned at the shoulder blades.
-
The ends of the all straps are secured with flexible loops.
NOTE: Before using the belt for the first time
the user should carry out a suspension test
in a safe place to ensure that the sit harness
has correct size, is properly adjusted and is of an
acceptable comfort level for the intended use.
It’s important to check the sit harness regularly
for any damage.
WARNING!
It is strictly forbidden to attach any fall arrest system to lateral buckle of the work positioning belt during work.
ATTACHING WORK POSITIONING/RESTRAINT SYSTEM (EN 358)
- waist belt should not be used if there is a foreseeable risk of the user becoming
suspended or being exposed to unintended tension by the waist belt
- when using a work positioning system, the user normally relies on the equipment for
support, therefore it is essential to consider the need of using a back-up, e.g. a fall arrest
system
- Work positioning or restraint system can be attached to lateral buckles of the work
positioning belt (3)
- Work positioning lanyard must be attached on a structural point located at the user's
waist or above and kept taut.
A/2
A/2
A/2
2.1
2.3
