The FallTech® Confined Space Personnel Winch is primarily for those entering and working in confined spaces, both permit and non-permit, and is
to be used as part of a restraint, work positioning, suspension, or rescue system in a complete confined space system. See Section 3 and Appendix
C of this manual.
The Personnel Winch is composed of a steel frame, gears, shaft and winch handle, with stainless steel or galvanized wire rope cable or Technora®
rope. The frame is bolted to a mating bracket to facilitate installation onto an anchorage structure such as a tripod or davit, see Figure 1.
2.0 Description
2.1
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): The winch discussed in this
manual, including all devices attached to it, meets the standards of ANSI Z359.4-2013, Z117.1-2009, A10.32-2012, and Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations for general industry 1926.502, 1910.146, and 1926.1200 for construction. OSHA
requires all employees working in a confined space application be trained regarding the nature of hazards involved, the necessary
precautions to be taken, and in the use of protective and emergency equipment.
Figure 1 - About FallTech® Personnel Winch
A
D
B
C
G
E
F
H
A Winch Arm and Handle
B Swivel Snap Hook
C Line Constituent
D Drum Gear Cover
E Drum Gear
F Drive/Pinion Gear
G Integral Bracket
H Bracket Mating Slots for Tripod/
Davit
3.0 Application
3.1
Purpose: A typical confined space application is a support structure set up over an entry point, equipped with a confined space access
system. The winch discussed in this manual is part of a system to help facilitate non-entry rescue and entry rescue from confined spaces,
including work positioning and personnel riding. See Appendix C of this manual.
The winch operator directs the cable and maintains constant contact with the entrant, either visually or by other means.
The entrant is in the confined space is equipped with an approved full body harness and remains attached to a lifeline.
3.2
Application Limits: Take action to avoid sharp edges, rough, abrasive or corroded surfaces and edges, and thermal, electrical and
chemical hazards. Ensure the winch is properly attached to a support structure as specified in this manual.
When used with a FallTech anchorage structure, the winch is rated for one worker weighing a minimum of 130 lbs to a maximum of 310
lbs (including all clothing, tools, and equipment).
NOTE: The winch discussed in this manual is not intended for material handling applications. The material handling winch is discussed in
FallTech User Instruction Manual MCS09.
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