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Swing-Fall is the phenomenon that occurs when the user falls from a
location that is not directly adjacent to, or directly below the anchorage
connector. This is also referred to as the “pendulum effect”, and can
result in a situation where the user is not only falling vertically, but is also
swinging on the horizontal as well. This can bring additional hazards into
play, as you may swing into an obstruction or structural element, causing
serious injuries (see figure 2.2). A significant Swing-Fall may also
require increased Clear-Fall distance. As a rule of thumb, you should
ensure work in an area that does not exceed an angle greater than 15
degrees in any direction from your anchorage.
Figure 2.2: Swing-Fall Diagram
Be sure to consider Swing-Fall when calculating your Clear-Fall
requirements and checking the fall path for hazards and instructions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. Should you have
any questions regarding Free-Fall, Clear-Fall, Swing-Fall or other
hazards in the fall path, be sure to contact
FallTech
or consult with a
competent person or your direct supervisor on your job-site.
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Section 3: Use and Limitations
This section deals with the general use and limitations of the
FallTech
Full Body Harnesses. Please read this section and all sections of the
manual thoroughly. If your application is not addressed, or if you have
questions regarding your specific needs, please contact
FallTech
immediately for additional guidance.
3.1: General Guidelines
When properly worn and utilized, this
FallTech FBH
will allow the user
to work safely and comfortably while tied-off to a properly rated
anchorage while using a connecting device that is appropriate for the fall
protection application.
Before using this product, the user should be trained in the use of fall
arrest products and should have completed a minimum course of
instruction (4-8 hours) for
Authorized Person
Training as outlined in ANSI
Z359.2-2007. The user must also read and be familiar with all of the
material contained in this instruction manual as well as all labels and
warnings affixed to the
FallTech
FBH. If you have any questions
regarding the use or operation of this product, please contact
FallTech
, a
competent person, or your immediate supervisor before using.
This product must be inspected before each use. For details on
proper inspection procedures, please refer to section 8 of this manual.
Should this product fail to pass inspection, it must be immediately
removed from service and replaced.
This
FallTech
FBH is intended to be used as part of a Personal Fall
Arrest System and will comprise the Body Wear element of your PFAS
(see section 2.3 and 2.4 of this manual for clarification of these terms).
This product should be worn snugly and securely at all times, with all
buckles fastened and adjusted.
Your anchorage should be overhead, or rigged in a manner such
that Free-Fall is restricted to no more than 6’ (6 feet). In circumstances
where there is no way to limit free fall to 6’, FallTech Ironman series
lanyards (7247, 7247Y, 8247 and 8247Y) are rated for free falls of up to
12’ (12 feet). For information on other connecting devices that are
appropriate for free falls greater than 6’ (6 feet), contact your
FallTech
sales representative. Be sure to review the Clear-Fall diagram and
worksheet in section 2.9 of this manual.
This product meets the requirements of OSHA 1926.502 as well as
ANSI Z359.1-2007 and/or ANSI A10.32-2004. For further details on
