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Rev.C1  of  210602 

 

 
Sections 10-16 provide additional information concerning the location and use of various attachments that may be provided 
on this FBH. 

 
10.

 

Dorsal

 - The dorsal attachment element shall be used as the primary fall arrest attachment, unless the application allows the 

use of an alternate attachment. The dorsal attachment may also be used for travel restraint or rescue. When supported by the 
dorsal attachment during a fall, the design of the Full Body Harness shall direct load through the shoulder straps supporting the 
user, and around the thighs. Supporting the user, post fall, by the dorsal attachment will result in an upright body position with a 
slight lean to the front with some slight pressure to the lower chest. Considerations should be made when choosing a sliding 
versus  fixed  dorsal  attachment  element.  Sliding  dorsal  attachments  are  generally  easier  to  adjust  to  different  user  sizes,  and 
allow a more vertical rest position post fall, but can increase FBH Stretch. 
 
11.

 

Sternal

  -  The  sternal  attachment  may  be  used  as  an  alternative  fall  arrest  attachment  in  applications  where  the  dorsal 

attachment is determined to be inappropriate by a competent person, and where there is no chance to fall in a direction other 
than feet first. Accepted practical uses for a sternal attachment include, but are not limited to, ladder climbing with a guided type 
fall arrester, ladder climbing with an overhead self-retracting lifeline for fall arrest, work positioning and rope access. The sternal 
attachment may also be used for travel restraint or rescue. 
 
When  supported  by  the  sternal  attachment  during  a  fall,  the  design  of  the  Full  Body  Harness  shall  direct  load  through  the 
shoulder straps supporting the user, and around the thighs. Supporting the user, post fall, by the sternal attachment will result in 
roughly a sitting or cradled body position with weight concentrated on the thighs, buttocks and lower back. Supporting the user 
during work positioning by this sternal attachment will result in an approximate upright body position. 
 
If the sternal attachment is used for fall arrest, the competent person evaluating the application should take measures to ensure 
that a fall can only occur feet first. This may include limiting the allowable free fall distance. It may be possible for a sternal 
attachment incorporated into an adjustable style chest strap to cause the chest strap to slide up and possibly choke the user 
during a fall, extraction, suspension, etc. The competent person should consider Full Body Harness models with a fixed sternal 
attachment for these applications. 
 
12.

 

Frontal

  -  The  frontal  attachment  serves  as  a  ladder  climbing  connection  for  guided  type  fall  arresters  where  there  is  no 

chance to fall in a direction other than feet first, or may be used for work positioning. Supporting the user, post fall or during 
work  positioning,  by  the  frontal  attachment  will  result  in  a  sitting  body  position,  with  the  upper  torso  upright,  with  weight 
concentrated on the thighs and buttocks. When supported by the frontal attachment the design of the Full Body Harness shall 
direct load directly around the thighs and under the buttocks by means of the sub-pelvic strap. 
 
If the frontal attachment is used for fall arrest, the competent person evaluating the application should take measures to ensure 
that a fall can only occur feet first. This may include limiting the allowable free fall distance. 
 
13.

 

Shoulder

  -  The  shoulder  attachment  elements  shall  be  used  as  a  pair,  and  are  an  acceptable  attachment  for  rescue  and 

entry/retrieval.  The  shoulder  attachment  elements  shall  not  be  used  for  fall  arrest.  It  is  recommended  that  the  shoulder 
attachment elements be used in conjunction with a yoke which incorporates a spreader element to keep the Full Body Harness 
shoulder straps separate. 
 
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Waist, Rear

 - The waist, rear attachment shall be used solely for travel restraint. The waist, rear attachment element shall not 

be used for fall arrest. Under no circumstances is it acceptable to use the waist, rear attachment for purposes other than travel 
restraint. The waist, rear attachment shall only be subjected to minimal loading through the waist of the user, and shall never be 
used to support the full weight of the user. 

Summary of Contents for PALOMA

Page 1: ...1 Rev C1 of 210602 USER INSTRUCTIONS OF FULL BODY HARNESS Complied with ANSI Z359 11 2014 ...

Page 2: ...2 THIS INSTRUCTIONS APPLY TO FOLLOWING MODELS 1831006 1831006G 1831006RG 1831007 1831007E 1831007E FD 1831007ERG 1831007G 1831007G FD 1831007K 1831007W 1831007WG 1831007WQ 1831008 1831009 1831010 1831016 1831017 1831018 ...

Page 3: ... Page 5 3 Connection Compatibility Limitations Page 6 4 Fall Clearance Swing Fall Page 6 8 5 Attachment Elements Page 9 6 Donning Page 10 7 Training Page 11 8 Inspection Page 11 9 Cleaning Maintenance and Storage Page 11 10 Material Page 11 11 Labeling Page 12 12 Annex A Page 13 15 13 Checking Card Page 16 ...

Page 4: ... Full Body Harness properly adjusted in the event of a fall arrest may result in serious personal injury or death n Never attach the unused leg of the lanyard back to the Full Body Harness anywhere other than an approved lanyard storage keeper n To minimize the potential for accidental disengagement a Competent Person must ensure system compatibility n All equipment must be inspected before each u...

Page 5: ...ve operation of the system n Do not use fall protection equipment for towing or hoisting n Protect all synthetic material from slag hot sparks open flames or other heat sources n Evaluate space below work area to ensure potential fall path is clear of obstructions n Allow adequate fall clearance below the work surface 2 Anchorage Requirements All anchorages to which the Personal Energy Absorbers a...

Page 6: ... would allow the snap hook keeper to be depressed by a turning motion of the snap hook Rollout A process by which a snap hook or carabiner unintentionally disengages from another connector or object to which it is coupled 4 Fall Clearance Clear Fall Charts Clearance Requirements Image 1 and 2 shows a shock absorbing lanyard anchored overhead with the other end connected to the dorsal D ring of a f...

Page 7: ... level and measured from the anchorage point of lanyard to the nearest obstruction below The total fall clearance combines the sum of the length of the lanyard 6 ft 1 8m the maximum elongation of the lanyard 5 ft 1 5m the maximum harness stretch 1 5 ft 0 45m the average distance between the worker s dorsal D ring 6 ft 1 8m and the safety factor 3 ft 0 9m ...

Page 8: ...nector as possible Striking objects horizontally due to the pendulum effect may cause serious injury Swing falls also increase the vertical fall distance of a worker compared to a fall directly below the anchorage connector Swing falls may be reduced by using overhead anchorage connectors that move with the worker ...

Page 9: ... Attachment Elements Dorsal Sternal Hip Front Shoulder 1831006 1831006G 1831006RG 1831007 1831007E 1831007E FD 1831007ERG 1831007G 1831007G FD 1831007K 1831007W 1831007WG 1831007WQ 1831008 1831009 1831010 1831016 1831017 1831018 Attachment Elements Fall Arrest Work Positioning Travel Restraint Rescue Dorsal Back D Ring Sternal Chest D Ring Hip Side D Rings Front D Ring Shoulder Loops D Rings ...

Page 10: ... in the middle of the back between shoulder blades Step 4 Connect the chest strap and position in the mid chest area then adjust shoulder straps with the two adjusters located at the lower end of the shoulder strap Adjust the left and right sides to the same length Step 5 Pull the end of one leg strap between the legs and secure to the opposite end Repeat this step with the other leg If harness ha...

Page 11: ... and engages properly Double check the buckle locking mechanism by tugging on both halves of the buckle to make sure it is firmly connected and will not disengage All markings must be legible and attached to the product All hardware must be free of cracks sharp edges deformation corrosion or any evidence of defect 9 Cleaning Maintenance and Storage Cleaning Full Body Harnesses can be wiped down wi...

Page 12: ...12 Rev C1 of 210602 11 Labeling All labeling must be legible and attached to the full body harness Park Lanyard Here See Instructions ...

Page 13: ...s design prompt rescue and post fall suspension relief devices A conscious user may deploy a suspension relief device allowing the user to remove tension from around the legs freeing blood flow which can delay the onset of suspension intolerance An attachment element extender is not intended to be attached directly to an anchorage or anchorage connector for fall arrest An energy absorber must be u...

Page 14: ...pproximate upright body position If the sternal attachment is used for fall arrest the competent person evaluating the application should take measures to ensure that a fall can only occur feet first This may include limiting the allowable free fall distance It may be possible for a sternal attachment incorporated into an adjustable style chest strap to cause the chest strap to slide up and possib...

Page 15: ...to the inspection requirements set forth in the manufacturer s instructions the equipment shall be inspected by the user before each use and additionally by a competent person other than the user at interval of no more than one year for Absence or illegibility of markings Absence of any elements affecting the equipment form fit or function Evidence of defects in or damage to hardware elements incl...

Page 16: ...g must be specific to one Internal Shock Lanyard Separate inspection logs must be used for each Internal Shock Lanyard All inspection records must be made visible and available to all users at all times Checking Card Reference Serial number Year of manufacture Date of purchase Date of first put into operation User name Comments Inspection Record Date Reason for entry periodic examination or repair...

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