EN
SAFETY REGULATIONS
There is a risk to life if these safety instructions
are not observed!
• The personal protective equipment (PPE) may
no longer be used even in the case of very mi-
nor faults.
• Damaged, fall-stressed or dubious personal
protective equipment or safety devices must
be immediately withdrawn and not used. In-
spections may only be carried out by BOR-
NACK or an expert briefed by BORNACK about
the inspection, including the corresponding
certificate. This must be documented in the
test card.
• Independent modifications or repairs are not
allowed.
• Rope protection is part of the personal fall
prevention equipment and should be as-
signed to a specific person.
• The personal protective equipment may only
be used by qualified staff that are familiar
with the material. They must be proficient in
handling the personal protective equipment
and must have been briefed about the possi-
ble risks associated with its use.
• In accordance with the accident prevention
guidelines (UVV), the users of personal pro-
tective equipment against falls (Category III)
must attend a theoretical training course and
a practical training course. Make use of the
training competence of the BORNACK training
centres: [email protected]
• Clothing and shoes must be suitable for the
task at hand and the weather conditions.
• Only use if fully fit and healthy.
• Health impairments can jeopardise the safety
of the user when working at heights or
depths.
• If this PPE is used as an arrester system (free
fall is possible), only full body harnesses that
comply with EN 361 may be used.
• Calculation of the possible fall path if all nec-
essary PPE components are used correctly: (if
necessary braking path HSG) + surplus lan-
yard (situation-dependent) + braking path
energy absorber (max. 1.75 m) + height of
D-ring (1.5 m) + safety reserve 1.0 m.
• Before use, ensure adequate clearance below
the user to prevent impact on a protruding
object or the ground.
• Protect personal protective equipment during
storing, use and transportation against the
effects of heat (e.g. welding flames or sparks,
burning cigarettes) and chemicals (e.g. acids,
alkalis, oils) and mechanical impact (e.g. sharp
edges).
• The combinability and protective effect of the
PPE must be checked for each hazard situa-
tion (risk assessment).
• If a casualty hangs motionless in a full body
harness for a longer time, blood cannot flow
back from the legs and/or the flow may be in-
terrupted. This can lead to a suspension trau-
ma, a circulatory shock with serious to fatal
consequences.
• Before starting work, the responsible person
must draw up a plan of rescue measures that
defines how to rescue casualties quickly and
safely and ensures first aid measures. Casual-
ties must be rescued within 20 minutes. BOR-
NACK can help you draw up tailor-made res-
cue plans and includes these in the necessary
training courses.
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