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The worker climbing the ladder is wearing a full body harness
and the winch line is connected to the dorsal (back) D-ring of
the harness.
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The winch operator is trained and competent in the operation
of the winch.
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No slack line is allowed to develop when the worker moves
up or down the ladder.
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DBI-SALA recommends, for the series winches only, that an
energy absorbing lanyard be connected between the harness
dorsal D-ring and the winch line.
1.3 LIMITATIONS:
The following application limitations must be
considered before using this product. Failure to observe product
limitations could result in serious injury or death.
A. INSTALLATION:
The winch must be installed in accordance
with the requirements stated in section 3.4 of this manual.
B. CAPACITY:
The maximum working load for this product is
one person with a combined maximum weight (including tools,
clothes, and equipment) of 450 lbs. (204 kg).
C. PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEMS:
Personal fall arrest
systems used with the Digital Winch must meet applicable
state and federal regulations and the requirements stated in
section 3.3.
D. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
Use of this
equipment in areas with physical or environmental hazards
may require that additional precautions be taken to reduce
the possibility of damage to this equipment or injury to the
user. Hazards may include, but are not limited to: high heat
(welding or metal cutting), acid or caustic chemicals, corrosive
environments such as exposure to seawater, high voltage
power lines, explosive or toxic gases, moving machinery or
sharp edges. Contact DBI-SALA if you have questions about
the application of this equipment in areas where physical or
environmental hazards are present.
E. TRAINING:
This equipment is to be installed and used by
persons who have been trained in its correct application and use.
1.4
Refer to national standards, including; ANSI Z117.1, local, state,
and OSHA requirements (26 CFR 1910.146), for more information
on the application of this and associated equipment.
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