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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 2.
3.2 ANCHORAGE:
Figure 6 illustrates Restraint Lanyard anchorage. Select an anchorage location with minimal free fall and
swing fall hazards (see Section 2). Select a rigid anchorage point capable of sustaining the static loads defined in Section 1.
3.3 BODY SUPPORT CONNECTION:
Restraint Lanyard must be used with a Full Body Harness. For Restrain applications,
connect the the Lanyard to the appropriate Attachment Element (D-Ring) on the harness. Consult the instructions
included with your harness for other fall protection applications and recommended connections.
3.4 ANCHORAGE CONNECTION:
Figure 6 illustrates connection of the Restraint Lanyard to various anchorage options.
The anchorage end of the Restraint 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.
4.0 OPERATION
;
First time or infrequent users of Restraint Lanyards 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 Restraint 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 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.
4.3 OPERATION:
Figure 2 shows system connections for typical Restraint / Work positioning applications. 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. See Section 3 for details regarding body support and anchorage connection.
5.0 INSPECTION
5.1 INSPECTION FREQUENCY:
The Restraint Lanyard
must be inspected at the intervals defined in Section
2.
Inspection procedures are described in the
“Inspection & Maintenance Log” (Table 2)
.
;
Extreme working conditions (harsh environments, prolonged use, etc.) may require increasing the frequency of
inspections.
5.2 UNSAFE OR DEFECTIVE CONDITIONS:
If inspection reveals an unsafe or defective condition, remove the Lanyard
from service immediately and destroy to prevent inadvertent use. Lanyards are not repairable.
5.3 PRODUCT LIFE:
The functional life of 3M Restraint Lanyards is determined by work conditions and maintenance.
Maximum lifespan can range from 1 year for heavy use in extreme conditions to 10 years for light use in mild
conditions. As long as the product passes inspection criteria, it may remain in service up to a maximum of 10 years.
