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Issue Date: 18/04/13 Issue No: 5
Uni 8™ Overhead Horizontal Lifeline System
Regulations, Quality, Precautions and Exclusions
Section 4.0
4.1 REGULATIONS
Horizontal lifelines should comply with national standards.
The Uni 8™ Overhead System conforms to European Standard EN795:1996 Class C concerning anchorage devices and satisfies all current
legislation and guidelines. The system has been tested by a European Notified Body and external laboratory; Dekra Exam GmbH, (CE 0158)
Bochum, Court of Registration, Bochum, HRB-Nr 5357
The Uni 8™ Overhead System also meets the requirements of:
AS/NZS 1891.2
OSHA 1926.502 M
4.2 QUALITY
Capital Safety operates to ISO 9001 and offers full product traceability. All Capital Safety products are manufactured to a very high
standard. Critical cast components are 100% X-Ray and die penetrative tested and extensive use is made of 316 and 17/4 PH Stainless
Steel. Fabricated components are electro-polished for long term corrosion resistance.
All Capital Safety Installers are comprehensively trained, regularly audited and provide method statements and risk assessments.
4.3
PRECAUTIONS AND EXCLUSION
The integrity of the Uni 8™ Overhead System is only ensured if the user wears the recommended personal protective equipment.
This should be certified and marked in accordance with the relevant national standard. Using the wrong PPE or lanyards of incorrect length
can result in injury or death. Each system installed will be supplied with specifications of full body harness, lanyards and shock absorbers
or self-retracting fall arrest devices.
The following precautions and exclusions apply:
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The Uni 8™ Overhead System must be installed by an Approved Capital Safety Systems Integrator or competent person trained
by the manufacturer or manufacturer’s representative.
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The Uni 8™ Overhead System must be inspected at least once a year or after a fall (whichever is the shorter period) or where
the period extends beyond one year, before use by an Approved Capital Safety Installer.
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The Uni 8™ Overhead system must not be used as a lifting system
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Never exceed the recommended number of users on the system
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Never attempt to repair, tamper with or change the Uni 8™ Overhead System
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Do not use the system if it is, or appears to be damaged
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If the cable is damaged or if the cable is kinked, do not use the system
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The equipment should not be used outside of its limitations, nor shall it be used for any other purpose than that intended
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DO NOT use any external system in the event of an electrical storm
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Only parts manufactured and supplied by Capital Safety must be used in the construction of the system.
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Only personnel that have been trained to work at height and in the correct use and operation of the system should use it.
