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Frontal

 – The frontal attachment serves as a ladder climbing connection for guided type fall arresters where there 

is no chance to fall in a direction other than feet first, or may be used for work positioning. Supporting the user, 

post fall or during work positioning, by the frontal attachment will result in a sitting body position, with the upper 

torso upright, with weight concentrated on the thighs and buttocks. When supported by the frontal attachment the 

design of the Full Body Harness shall direct load directly around the thighs and under the buttocks by means of the 
sub-pelvic strap. 

If 

the frontal attachment is used for fall arrest, the competent person evaluating the application 

should take measures to ensure that a fall can only occur feet first. This may include limiting the allowable free fall 

distance.  

13. 

Shoulder

 – The shoulder attachment elements shall be used as a pair, and are an acceptable attachment for  

 

 

rescue and entry/retrieval. The shoulder attachment elements shall not be used for fall arrest. It is recommended    

 

that the shoulder attachment elements be used in conjunction with a yoke which incorporates a spreader element    

 

to keep the Full Body Harness shoulder straps separate.

14. 

Waist, Rear

 – The waist, rear attachment shall be used solely for travel restraint. The waist, rear attachment  

 

 

element shall not be used for fall arrest. Under no circumstances is it acceptable to use the waist, rear attachment    

 

for purposes other than travel restraint. The waist, rear attachment shall only be subjected to minimal loading  

 

 

through the waist of the user, and shall never be used to support the full weight of the user.

15. 

Hip

 – The hip attachment elements shall be used as a pair, and shall be used solely for work positioning. The hip  

 

 

attachment elements shall not be used for fall arrest. Hip attachments are often used for work positioning by  

 

 

arborists, utility workers climbing poles and construction workers tying rebar and climbing on form walls. Users  

 

 

are cautioned against using the hip attachment elements (or any other rigid point on the Full Body Harness) to store  

 

the unused end of a fall arrest lanyard, as this may cause a tripping hazard, or, in the case multiple leg lanyards,  

 

 

could cause adverse loading to the Full Body Harness and the wearer through the unused portion of the lanyard.

16. 

Suspension Seat 

– The suspension seat attachment elements shall be used as a pair, and shall be used  solely for  

 

 

work positioning. The suspension seat attachment elements shall not be used for fall arrest. Suspension seat  

 

 

attachments are often used for prolonged work activities where the user is suspended, allowing the user to sit on    

 

the suspension seat formed between the two attachment elements. An example of this use would be window  

 

 

washers on large buildings.

User Inspection, Maintenance, and Storage of Equipment

Users of personal fall arrest systems shall, at a minimum, comply with all manufacturer instructions regarding the  

inspection, maintenance and storage of the equipment. The user’s organization shall retain the manufacturer’s instructions 

and make them readily available to all users. See ANSI/ASSE Z359.2, Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive  

Managed Fall Protection Program, regarding user inspection, maintenance and storage of equipment.

1. 

In addition to the inspection requirements set forth in the manufacturer’s instructions, the equipment shall be  

 

 

inspected by the user before each use and, additionally, by a competent person, other than the user, at interval of    

 

no more than one year for:

• 

Absence 

or illegibility of markings.

• 

Absence

 of any elements affecting the equipment form, fit or function.

• 

Evidence

 

of defects in, or damage to, hardware elements including cracks, sharp edges, deformation,  

 

 

corrosion, chemical attack, excessive heating, alteration and excessive wear.

• 

Evidence 

of defects in or damage to strap or ropes including fraying, unsplicing, unlaying, kinking,  

 

 

knotting, roping, broken or pulled stitches, excessive elongation, chemical attack, excessive soiling,  

 

 

abrasion, alteration, needed or excessive lubrication, excessive aging and excessive wear.

2. 

Inspection criteria for the equipment shall be set by the user’s organization. Such criteria for the equipment shall    

 

equal or exceed the criteria established by this standard or the manufacturer’s instructions, whichever is greater.

3. 

When 

inspection reveals defects in, damage to, or inadequate maintenance of equipment, the equipment shall be    

 

permanently removed from service or undergo adequate corrective maintenance, by the original equipment  

 

 

manufacturer or their designate, before return to service.

Maintenance and Storage

1. 

Maintenance and storage of equipment shall be conducted by the user’s organization in accordance with the  

 

 

manufacturer’s instructions. Unique issues, which may arise due to conditions of use, shall be addressed with the    

 

manufacturer.

2. 

Equipment which is in need of, or scheduled for, maintenance shall be tagged as unusable and removed from  

 

 

service.

3. 

Equipment shall be stored in a manner as to preclude damage from environmental factors such as temperature,  

 

 

light, UV, excessive moisture, oil, chemicals and their vapors or other degrading elements.

 

into an adjustable style chest strap to cause the chest strap to slide up and possibly choke the user during a fall, ex   

 

traction, suspension, etc. The competent person should consider Full Body Harness models with a fixed sternal  

 

 

attachment for these applications.

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Page 1: ...ation CSA Z259 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA DISTRIBUTED BY http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sales bestmaterials com http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sales bestmaterials com http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 7570 http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sales bestmaterials co...

Page 2: ...Tech FBH the Full Body Harness the FBH the harness the equipment the product or the unit Throughout this manual ANSI Z359 0 2012 fall protection words phases and terms are used These terms are all formally defined in Section 9 of this manual 2 http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sales bestmaterials com http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sales bestmaterials com http www bestmaterials...

Page 3: ...nset of suspension trauma after a fall even may be accelerated for heavy users The user of the equipment discussed in this manual must read and understand the entire manual before beginning work NOTE For more information consult the ANSI Z359 CSA Z259 body of standards Avoid moving machinery thermal electrical and or chemical hazards as contact may cause serious injury or death Avoid swing falls F...

Page 4: ...ications where limited access is an issue Class D Decent May be located at the sternal position of the harness or have one or two D rings located below the waist e g bosun s chair Class L Ladder Climbing Harnesses with a sternal D ring can be attached to a vertical ladder climbing system The sternum location can be used in conjunction with a ladder climbing device which allows for no more than a 9...

Page 5: ...e their gate mechanisms to open inadvertently regardless of how they become oriented Connectors must be compatible with the anchorage or other system components Do not use equipment that is not compatible Non compatible connectors may unintentionally disengage see Figure 2 for some examples of incorrect connections 4 0 System Requirements Equipment is designed for use with approved components and ...

Page 6: ... length of the extender will need to be added to the overall fall clearance calculation 5 3 Rescue Plan Rescue operations require specialized equipment that is beyond the scope of this manual See ANSI Z359 4 2013 or CSA Z259 2 3 16 5 4 Pre Use Inspection FallTech requires that the following steps be taken during each inspection prior to use of this Full Body Harness 1 Check the webbing for cuts fr...

Page 7: ...uipped D rings are correctly located The sternal D ring should be in the center of the chest between the pectoral muscles above the solar plexus The dorsal D ring must be in the centered between the shoulder blades A After inspecting the harness grab the dorsal back D ring and shake the harness to ensure all straps are tangle free B Unfasten all buckles Place one arm through the harness Ensure the...

Page 8: ...er B and B1 Insert the male end into the receiver and push to ensure closure C and C1 Check the verification indicators to ensure the male end is properly seated Ensure all loose ends are properly tucked into webbing keepers so any loose webbing will not get tangled in equipment Figure 7 Quick Connect Buckle Instructions 5 5 5 Confirmation of Proper Fit Confirm torso length adjustment so the shoul...

Page 9: ...ded on an inspection log including all deficiencies This inspection should also be used as an opportunity to train any authorized persons with respect to deficiencies that they have failed to observe on their daily inspections Inspection and Revalidation Type of Use Application Examples Example Conditions of Use Worker Inspection Frequency Competent Person Inspection Frequency Infrequent to Light ...

Page 10: ...SPECTOR COMMENTS PASS FAIL CORRECTIVE ACTION NEEDED APPROVED BY MFBH04 Rev A 121219 10 http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sales bestmaterials com http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sales bestmaterials com http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 7570 http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sales bestmaterials com http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sales bestmaterials com htt...

Page 11: ...terials com http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sales bestmaterials com http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 7570 http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sales bestmaterials com http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sales bestmaterials com http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 7570 Distributed by Best Materials LLC ...

Page 12: ...ll hazards and who has the employer s authority to take prompt corrective action with regard to such hazards Component An element or integral assembly of interconnected elements intended to perform one function in the system Confined Space OSHA defines a Confined Space as Is large enough for an employee to enter fully and perform assigned work Is not designed for continuous occupancy by the employ...

Page 13: ...A connector comprised of a hook shaped body with a normally closed gate or similar arrangement that may be opened to permit the hook to receive an object and when released automatically closes to retain the object Swing Fall A pendulum like motion that occurs during and or after a vertical fall A swing fall results when an authorized person begins a fall from a position that is located horizontall...

Page 14: ...014 59 to 140 6 kg Max 130 to 310 lbs Max combined weight of user tools clothing etc OSHA User Capacity OSHA 1926 502 OSHA 1910 66 59 to 192 8 kg Max 130 to 425 lbs Max combined weight of user tools clothing etc CSA User Capacity CSA Z259 10 2012 54 4 to 158 8 kg Max 120 to 350 lbs Max combined weight of user tools clothing etc MFBH04 Rev A 121219 14 http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sale...

Page 15: ...ace up E 1 1 2 ft 0 5 m Safety Factor Added length to account for other factors such as an improperly adjusted harness actual worker height or worker weight F 18 ft 5 5 m Total Minimum Clear Fall Distance Required 1 Overhead Anchorage 2 Walking Working Surface 3 Nearest Lower Level or Obstruction Figure 1 Minimum Clear Fall Requirement 6 ft Energy Absorbing Lanyard Measured from Overhead Anchorage...

Page 16: ...surface up E 1 1 2 ft 0 5 m Safety Factor Added length to account for other factors such as an improperly adjusted harness actual worker height or worker weight F 19 ft 5 8 m Total Minimum Clear Fall Distance Required 1 Walking Working Surface 2 Nearest Lower Level or Obstruction Figure 2 Minimum Clear Fall Requirement 12 ft Energy Absorbing Lanyard Measured from Foot Level Anchorage Connector MFB...

Page 17: ...ngth to account for other factors such as an improperly adjusted harness actual worker height or worker weight E 10 ft 3 1 m Total Minimum Clear Fall Distance Required 1 Overhead Anchorage 2 Walking Working Surface 3 Nearest Lower Level or Obstruction Figure 3 Minimum Clear Fall Requirement ANSI Class A Self Retracting Lanyard MFBH04 Rev A 121219 17 http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sales...

Page 18: ...ngth to account for other factors such as an improperly adjusted harness actual worker height or worker weight E 12 1 2 ft 3 9 m Total Minimum Clear Fall Distance Required 1 Overhead Anchorage 2 Walking Working Surface 3 Nearest Lower Level or Obstruction Figure 4 Minimum Clear Fall Requirement ANSI Class B Self Retracting Lanyard MFBH04 Rev A 121219 18 http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 s...

Page 19: ... event E 5 ft 1 5 m Height of Dorsal D Ring Typical average height of the dorsal D Ring on a user s full body harness measured from the walking working surface up F 1 1 2 ft 0 5 m Safety Factor Added length for other factors such as an improperly adjusted harness actu al worker height or worker weight G Add A through F Total Minimum Clear Fall Distance Required Must calculate the distance for A 1 ...

Page 20: ...BH D Walking Working Surface E Fall Hazard Area Figure 7 Fall Arrest PFAS Figure 8 Work Positioning Figure 9 Restraint MFBH04 Rev A 121219 20 http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sales bestmaterials com http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sales bestmaterials com http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 7570 http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sales bestmaterials com http www bestma...

Page 21: ...Harness FBH Figure 12 Rescue Retrieval Figure 11 Suspension Personnel Riding Figure 10 Climbing MFBH04 Rev A 121219 21 http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sales bestmaterials com http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sales bestmaterials com http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 7570 http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 757 0 sales bestmaterials com http www bestmaterials com 1 800 474 7...

Page 22: ...achments only be used to connect with other soft loops or carabiners Snaphooks should not be used unless approved for the application by the manufacturer Sections 10 16 provide additional information concerning the location and use of various attachments that may be provided on this FBH 10 Dorsal The dorsal attachment element shall be used as the primary fall arrest attachment unless the applicati...

Page 23: ...orage of Equipment Users of personal fall arrest systems shall at a minimum comply with all manufacturer instructions regarding the inspection maintenance and storage of the equipment The user s organization shall retain the manufacturer s instructions and make them readily available to all users See ANSI ASSE Z359 2 Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program regardin...

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