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3.0 INSTALLATION
and ADJUSTMENT
3.1 PLANNING:
Plan your fall protection system before starting your work. Account for all factors that may affect your
safety before, during, and after a fall. Consider all requirements and limitations defined in Section Section 2.
• Work Positioning:
Always consider the need of using a back-up Personal Fall Protection System (e.g. a Fall
Arrest System) when using a Work Positioning System.
3.2 ANCHORAGE:
Select an anchorage location with minimal free fall and swing fall hazards (see Section 1). Select a
rigid anchorage point capable of sustaining the static loads defined in Section 1.
3.3 BODY SUPPORT CONNECTION:
Restraint / Work Positioning Lanyard must be used with a Full Body Harness or
Body Belt. For Restrain applications, connect the the Lanyard to the appropriate Attachment Element (D-Ring) on the
harness or on the belt. Consult the instructions included with your harness or belt for other fall protection applications
and recommended connections.
3.4 ANCHORAGE CONNECTION:
Figure 6 illustrates connection of the Lanyard to various anchorage options. The
anchorage end of the Lanyard is configured with various Hook, Tie-Back, and Rope Grab options for attaching to
anchorage:
• Hook Connection:
Figure 6A shows connection to rebar with the Lanyard’s Rebar Hook. Figure 6B shows
connection to a Tie-Off Adapter choked around an I-Beam with the Lanyard’s Snap Hook. See Section 2 for
details regarding connector compatibility and proper connection.
3.5 CONNECT TO THE LANYARD:
When connecting, ensure roll-out cannot occur. (See Section 2.5 “Connections.”) Roll-
out occurs when interference between the hook and mating connector causes the hook gate to unintentionally open
and release.
• Single connection:
Always connect the Body Support End of the Lanyard to the Full Body Harness or Body Belt first and then connect the
Leg End to suitable anchorage. Always minimise the amount of slack in the lanyard near a fall hazard by operating as
close to anchorage as possible.
• Double-sided connection:
STEP 1:
Connect the lanyard locking connector (See Figure 1) to the left or right side D-Ring located on the
operator’s body belt or full body harness.
STEP 2:
Place the lanyard around a secure anchorage that is capable of
sustain loads of 12 kN (2 698 lbf) or
greater. Verify the lanyard is secured in a way that it cannot slip down or past the anchor point.
STEP 3:
Connect the lanyard locking connector (See Figure 1) to the opposite side D-Ring. When connected, the
snap hook or carabiner gate must be facing out and away from the user.
STEP 4:
To shorten the rope, pull the tail directly towards the anchore point. (Figure 7)
STEP 5:
Allow the rope to feed through the adjuster while leaning back. Release the adjuster when it is in the
desired position. (Figure 7)
STEP 6:
Confirm secure anchorage, proper connections and rope adjustment:
• Adequate anchorage strength.
• Snap hook and carabiner properly connected to the full body harness or body belt.
• Lanyard cannot slip down or past the anchor point.
• Lanyard is tensioned correctly.
3.6 LANYARD ADJUSTMENT:
Some Lanyard models are equipped with an Adjuster to shorten or lengthen the Lanyard
Leg(s) and eliminate Lanyard slack. Keeping the Lanyard taught reduces the chance of tripping on the lanyard or
snagging the lanyard on surrounding objects.
4.0 OPERATION
;
First time or infrequent users of
Lanyard
should review the “Safety Information” at the beginning of this manual
prior to use of the Lanyard.
4.1 WORKER INSPECTION:
Before each use, inspect the Lanyard per the inspection checklist in the In
spection and
Maintenance Log (Table 2)
. If inspection reveals an unsafe condition or indicates the Lanyard has been subjected to
any damage or fall forces, the Lanyard must be removed from service and destroyed.
4.2 OPERATION:
Always minimise the amount of slack in the lanyard near a fall hazard by operating as close to
anchorage as possible. See Section 3 for details regarding body support and anchorage connection. Regularly check
fastening and/or adjustment elements during use.
4.3 AFTER A FALL:
Any Lanyard which has been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall or exhibits damage consistent
with the effects of fall arrest forces as described in the I
nstallation and Maintenance Log (Table 2)
must be removed
from service immediately and destroyed.
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