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Section 1: Warnings and Advisories
This product is to be used as a part of a personal fall arrest system,
and should be used only with compatible components. Please see
Advisory #3 in this section for further details. Failure to use
compatible components can result in a failure of the system to
perform as intended, which may result in serious injury or death.
Throughout the OSHA regulations for safety and health, there are
references to Competent Persons and Qualified Persons. ANSI
Z359.0-2007 goes on to further define the roles and qualifications of
these individuals; as well as Authorized Persons, and their
importance in the workplace. These terms are also used in these
instructions. Below is a brief description of the part these
individuals play in the employment of fall protection equipment:
Authorized Person - a person who is exposed to fall hazards during
the course of their work. This individual requires formal training in
the use of personal fall protection equipment and systems. The
term Authorized Person may be used interchangeably with User
and End-User.
Competent Person – a trained and experienced person who is
designated to supervise, implement and monitor an employer’s
managed fall protection program. This individual is capable of
identifying and addressing fall hazards and is authorized to make
decisions and take corrective action in the workplace.
Qualified Person – a person possessing a degree or professional
certificate and having extensive training, knowledge and experience
with fall protection and who is capable of designing and specifying
fall protection equipment and systems to address fall hazards.
Please read these instructions and be sure that you understand
them prior to utilizing this equipment. Also be sure to read the
instructions included with other components which are being
utilized in your Personal Fall Arrest System (Lanyards, connecting
devices, anchorage connectors, etc.). Failure to understand and
comply with manufacturer’s instructions may result in serious
injury or death. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY PART OF
THESE INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE HAVE THEM EXPLAINED TO YOU
BY A COMPETENT PERSON.
This product is to be used as part of a complete fall arrest system in
accordance with industry-recognized best-practices and your
employer’s fall protection plan, as required by the Occupational
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Safety and Health Administration. Be aware of your employer’s fall
protection plan and rescue plan. Be aware of the specific fall
hazards on your jobsite and work deliberately to avoid these
hazards in the course of your work. Also be aware of hazards and
obstructions in your fall path, and work with your employer to
eliminate these hazards where possible. Failure to be aware of and
to address these hazards may result in serious injury or death.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do
use this device only with compatible components of a
comprehensive fall arrest system.
Do
use this device only in a system which limits free fall distance
to 6 ft or less (May be used in applications where up to a
maximum of 12’ of freefall is allowable provided it is used with a
lanyard or SRL that is rated for that purpose).
Do
use extreme caution when rigging this device.
Do
rig this device to avoid the hazards of “swing fall” (see
Section 2.9)
Do
inspect the entire FBH for cuts, abrasions, kinks, wear, or
other damage.
Do
inspect the harness for signs of activation or exposure to fall
arrest forces.
Do
use this device only when your clearance distance is a
minimum of 2 ft AFTER you have calculated the total fall
distance (see section 2.10 for details on clear fall distances).
Do
make compatible connections (see Advisory #3 at the end of
this Section).
Do
call FallTech if the device is damaged, does not pass
inspection (see Section 6), or has arrested a fall.
Don’t
use this component to hoist materials or equipment.
Don’t
use this device if it exhibits damage from corrosion of
component hardware, or exposure to chemicals, excessive heat,
flames and electrical charge or shows signs of any physical
damage or deformation.
Don’t
knot any component of your PFAS – knotting reduces
strength by up to 50%.
Don’t
use this device if you are pregnant, a minor, or have a
reduced tolerance to fall forces by reason of age, physical
medical condition, or other pre-existing disorders.
Don’t
use this device if you weigh less than 75 lbs.
Don’t
use this device if your total combined weight (body,
clothes, tools, etc) exceeds 425 lbs.
Don’
t attempt to modify, repair or alter this harness in any way.
