Buck Tech Inst - Warn Doc (02/07/18)
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14. Waist, Rear
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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.
15. Hip
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The hip attachment elements shall be used as a pair and shall be used solely for work positioning. The hip attachment
elements shall not be used for fall arrest. Hip attachments are often used for work positioning by arborists, utility workers climbing
poles, and construction workers tying rebar and climbing on form walls. Users are cautioned against using the hip attachment elements
(or any other rigid point on the Full Body Harness) to store the unused end of a fall arrest lanyard, as this may cause a tripping hazard,
or, in the case multiple leg lanyards, could cause adverse loading to the Full Body Harness and the wearer through the unused portion
of the lanyard.
16. Suspension seat
- The suspension seat attachment elements shall be used as a pair and shall be used solely for work positioning.
The suspension seat attachment elements shall not be used for fall arrest. Suspension seat attachments are often used for prolonged
work activities where the user is suspended, allowing the user to sit on the suspension seat formed between the two attachment
elements. An example of this use would be window washers on large buildings.
USER INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT
Users of personal fall arrest systems shall, at a minimum, comply with all manufacturer instructions regarding the inspection,
maintenance and storage of the equipment. The user’s organization shall retain the manufacturer’s instructions and make them readily
available to all users. See
ANSI/ASSE Z359.2,
Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program
regarding user inspection, maintenance and storage of equipment.
1.
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n addition to the inspection requirements set forth in the manufacturer’s instructions, the equipment shall be inspected by t
he user
before each use and, additionally, by a competent person, other than the user, at interval of no more than one year for:
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Absence or illegibility of markings;
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Absence of any elements affecting the equipment form, fit or function;
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Evidence of defects in or damage to hardware elements including cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion, chemical
attack, excessive heating, alteration and excessive wear.
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Evidence of defects in or damage to strap or ropes including fraying, unsplicing, unlaying, kinking, knotting, roping, broken or
pulled stitches, excessive elongation, chemical attack, excessive soiling, abrasion, alteration, needed or excessive
lubrication,
excessive aging and excessive wear.
2.
Inspection criteria for the equipment shall be set by the user’s organization. Such criteria for the equipment shall equal or
exceed the
criteria established by this standard or t
he manufacturer’s instructions, whichever is greater.
3.
When inspection reveals defects in, damage to, or inadequate maintenance of equipment, the equipment shall be permanently
removed from service or undergo adequate corrective maintenance, by the original equipment manufacturer or their designate, before
return to service.
Maintenance and Storage
1.
Maintenance and storage of equipment shall be conducted by the user’s organization in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Unique issues, which may arise due to conditions of use, shall be addressed with the manufacturer.
2.
Equipment which is in need of or scheduled for maintenance shall be tagged as “unusable” and removed from service.
3.
Equipment shall be stored in a manner as to preclude damage from environmental factors such as temperature, light, UV, excessive
moisture, oil, chemicals and their vapors or other degrading elements.
NOTE: Ensure proper fit / size of product before use. This product
cannot
be returned unless it is in new / unused condition.
BUCKINGHAM MFG. CO., INC.
BINGHAMTON, NY
1-800-937-2825
Information contained in these written instructions supersedes all other information (written, audio, video etc.) produced by Buckingham Mfg. prior to the
revision date of this document.
