RFP Inst -Warn (Rev. 02/11/19)
Page 2 of 14
P/N 230418
Review of Job Site
1.
Observe and inspect the work area.
2.
Determine installation location and locate suitable anchors (anchors need to be located on the opposite side of the
structure from the work being performed).
3.
Determine Application needed.
a.
Basic Application
(Pages 3 - 6) (P/N RFPBASIC)
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Work area is easily reached from ladder or minimal access to the roof is required
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No chance of a swing fall
b.
Re-Direct Application
(Pages 6 - 12) (P/N RFPDELUXE)
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Work area is close to a peak or edge
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Chance of swing fall
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Chance of lifeline sliding off peak or edge
c.
Load Sharing Application
(Pages 6 - 12) (P/N RFPDELUXE)
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Questionable anchorage. Must share the load between multiple anchors.
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Set-up the same as Re-
Direct Application (‘b’ above)
d.
Load Sharing / Re-Direct Application
(Pages 6 - 12) (P/N RFPDELUXE)
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Questionable anchorage. Must share the load between multiple anchors.
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Work area is close to a peak or edge
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Chance of swing fall
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Chance of lifeline sliding off peak or edge
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Set-up the same as Re-D
irect Application (‘b’ above)
4.
Suitable Anchorages:
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Trees
Trees may be used as a suitable anchor when the following criteria is met:
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Healthy, with no signs of rot or decay.
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Minimum of 6” diameter trunk (measured 6” up from the ground).
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Stable ground.
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Packed / compressed soil (avoid loose soil).
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Always keep anchor point at ground level.
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Work practice is approved by employer.
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Vehicle
Vehicles may be used as a suitable anchor when the following criteria is met:
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Has a minimum weight of 4,000 lbs.
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Is in good repair.
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Keys have been removed from ignition and vehicle has been locked out.
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Has at least a Class III hitch and the user
ONLY
connects to the hitch or similarly rated tow hooks.
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Is parked on a stable and level surface.
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Has parking brake engaged.
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Work practice is approved by employer.
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Utility Pole
Utility poles may be used as a suitable anchor when the following criteria is met:
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Well maintained pole that is free of rot and decay.
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Minimum 30, class 4 pole.
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Pole is straight (avoid crooked and leaning poles).
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Stable ground.
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Packed / compressed soil (avoid loose soil)
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Always keep anchor point at ground level.
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Work practice is approved by employer.
