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ILLUSTRATION OF INTERNAL ENERGY ABSORBING LANYARD
INSPECTION OF INTERNAL ENERGY
ABSORBING FALL ARREST LANYARDS
PRE-USE INSPECTION CHECK OF THE
LANYARDS
APPLICATION
STEP 1:
STEP 3:
STEP 4:
STEP 2:
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internal energy absorbing lanyards are to be used as components in a personal fall arrest
system.
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work positioning lanyards are to be used as components of a work positioning system.
Internal energy absorbing lanyards are specially designed to limit the fall impact forces on the body of the user
to less than the required levels.
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Internal energy absorbing lanyards made of polyester webbing should
be used when working with tools, material and environments of high temperature such as foundries, welding,
fire services, steel fabrication, oil industry, etc.
WARNING:
Limitation of use, these lanyards are designed in such a way that they work in sync with other
elements of a personal fall arrest system. While they are designed to arrest a fall from height, they also
minimize the impact load on the wearer.
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recommends that only those components or sub systems
of the PFAS manufactured by
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are used in combination. If other manufacturer's equipment is used,
then this should be ensured for compatibility by a qualified person only. If substitutions or replacements are
made with non-approved components of sub-systems, then this may severely affect the compatibility of the
equipment, making the complete system unsafe for use
WARNING:
It is mandatory that a Competent person other than the user must perform a formal inspection of
the PFAS and its components once at least annually. This frequency should be altered on the basis of conditions
for use or exposure. The inspection results should be recorded in the inspection and maintenance log at the end
of this manual.
WARNING: if inspection reveals an unsuitable, unsafe condition of the
Internal energy
absorbing lanyard, or any
of other sub unit of the fall arrest system, then the unit must be immediately removed from further use.
It is mandatory to have a detailed visual inspection
of all harnesses, lanyards, connectors, etc. prior to
each use. This ensures that the equipment is in good
condition and is operating correctly. If there are any
doubts regarding the safe state of the product, or if the
product has been used to arrest a fall, then immediately
withdraw the equipment from service.
Locate the impact indicator on the internal energy
absorbing lanyards. The stitched impact indicator is
located in a section of a textile label that is folded back
upon itself and held in its place with a specific stitch
pattern. This stitch opens up releasing the warning sign
on the unfolded label, when the lanyard is subjected
to a fall. If the impact indicator is found to have been
released, then the lanyard should be immediately
removed from service.
Check the webbing of the lanyard for any damages,
frayed or broken fibers, or cuts. Check the entire length
of the lanyard on both side for any discoloration,
abrasion, molds, burns, knots, excessive soiling, heavy
paint build up and rust staining. The lanyard should be
free of all of these. Look out for any brown, discolored
or brittle fibers that may result due to chemical or heat
damage. Discoloration, presence of slivers or splinters
Check that all the labels are intact and fully legible. If all
typed information is not visible then the lanyard should
be removed from service.
Check the lanyard hardware for any damage, break,
distortion, sharp edges, burrs, cracks, worn parts
or corrosion. Ensure that the connecting hooks are
functioning properly. The connector and hook gates
must work smoothly, and lock fully upon closing.
The Internal energy absorbing lanyards should be
inspected prior to each use as per the following
guidelines:
6 ft. Length [1.8 m]
• ANSI Z359.13-2013, OSHA 1910, OSHA 1926 Subpart M
5,000 lbs.[ 2267 Kg.] min. strength
Steel Snap Hooks
Inspection/ID Label
Warning/Instruction Label
Standards Label
FALL INDICATOR
• Personal Fall Arrest:
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internal energy absorbing lanyards are used as a component of personal
fall arrest systems. A full body harness along with a connecting internal energy absorbing lanyard typically
constitutes a personal fall arrest system. The internal energy absorbing element limits the maximum
arresting force to less than 900 lbs. (4 kN). The D-ring or the attachment element on the back of a full body
harness should be connected to the internal shock absorbing lanyard for a complete fall arrest system.
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internal energy absorbing lanyards are to be used as part of personal fall arrest systems for
applications like inspection work, confined space rescue, construction and demolition, maintenance jobs,
etc., where the possibility of a fall exists.
indicates damage due ultraviolet radiation. The lanyard
should not show any signs of fraying, kinking, knotting,
roping, excessive elongation, chemical attack, excessive
soiling, abrasion, alteration, needed or excessive
lubrication, excessive aging and excessive wear.
Strength of the webbing will be significantly reduced
by any of the aforementioned damages. Pulled, cut or
broken stiches may be an indication that the lanyard
has been subjected to a fall. In all of the above cases, the
lanyard must be removed from service immediately.
