3.5
Personal
Fall
Arrest
System:
PFAS
used
with
the
Toggle
Grip
Anchor
must
meet
ANSI
Z359
requirements
and
applicable
OSHA
regulations.
An
anchorage
selected
for
PFAS
must
be
able
to
sustain
a
static
load
applied
in
the
direction
permitted
by
the
PFAS
of
at
least:
a)
Two
times
the
maximum
arrest
force
permitted
when
certification
exists,
or
b)
5,000
lbs.,
(22.2
kN)
in
the
absence
of
certification.
An
FBH
must
be
worn
when
this
equipment
is
used
as
a
component
of
a
PFAS.
As
required
by
OSHA,
the
PFAS
must
be
able
to
arrest
the
user’s
fall
with
a
maximum
arresting
force
of
1,800
lbs.,
and
in
this
application
limit
free
fall
to
6
feet
or
less.
If
the
maximum
free
fall
distance
must
be
exceeded,
the
employer
must
document,
based
on
test
data,
that
the
maximum
arresting
force
will
not
be
exceeded,
and
the
personal
fall
arrest
system
will
function
properly.
3.6
Definitions:
The
following
are
definitions
of
terms.
Authorized
Person:
A
person
assigned
by
the
employer
to
perform
duties
at
a
location
where
the
person
will
be
exposed
to
a
fall
hazard
(otherwise
referred
to
as
“user”
for
the
purpose
of
these
instructions).
Certified
Anchorage:
An
anchorage
for
fall
arrest,
positioning,
restraint,
or
rescue
systems
that
a
qualified
person
certifies
to
be
capable
of
supporting
the
potential
fall
forces
that
could
be
encountered
during
a
fall
or
that
meet
the
criteria
for
a
certified
anchorage
prescribed
in
this
standard.
Competent
Person:
One
who
is
capable
of
identifying
existing
and
predictable
hazards
in
the
surroundings
or
working
conditions
which
are
unsanitary,
hazardous,
or
dangerous
to
employees,
and
who
has
authorization
to
take
prompt
corrective
measures
to
eliminate
them.
Qualified
Person:
A
person
with
a
recognized
degree
or
professional
certificate
and
with
extensive
knowledge,
training,
and
experience
in
the
fall
protection
and
rescue
field
who
is
capable
of
designing,
analyzing,
evaluating
and
specifying
fall
protection
and
rescue
systems
to
the
extent
required
by
this
standard.
Rescuer:
Person
or
persons
other
than
the
rescue
subject
acting
to
perform
an
assisted
rescue
by
operation
of
a
rescue
system.
4. INSTALLATION
AND
OPERATION
DO
NOT
use
any
anchorage
discussed
in
this
manual
until
the
system
has
been
completely
installed,
inspected,
and
approved
for
use
by
a
competent
person.
NOTE:
Approved
fall
protection
may
be
required
during
installation
of
all
anchors
discussed
in
this
manual.
4.1
Fall
Clearance
Distance:
Take
action
to
reduce
the
danger
of
falls.
Ensure
sufficient
clearance
in
the
fall
area
to
arrest
the
fall
before
striking
the
ground
or
other
objects.
The
actual
clearance
required
is
dependent
upon
the
type
of
connecting
subsystem
used
(SAL,
SRD,
etc.).
Swing
fall
conditions
will
increase
the
Clear
Fall
requirement.
See
Figure
1,
Figure
3,
and
Figure
4
in
Appendix
B.
4.2
Swing
Fall:
Swing
falls
occur
when
the
anchorage
point
is
not
directly
above
the
point
where
a
fall
occurs.
The
total
fall
distance
may
be
greatly
increased
during
a
swing
fall.
The
force
of
striking
an
object
in
a
swing
fall
may
cause
serious
injury.
Eliminate
swing
falls
by
working
as
directly
below
the
anchorage
as
possible.
Note
the
location
on
the
walking/working
surface
that
is
directly
under
the
anchor.
That
location
is
the
center
of
the
work
zone.
Work
as
closely
as
possible
to
the
center
of
the
work
zone.
Lateral
movement
away
from
the
center
will
increase
swing
fall.
If
it
is
necessary
to
move
away
from
the
work
zone
center,
do
not
exceed
the
30°
angle
formed
by
the
lifeline
and
the
device
in
use.
See
Figure
3.
4.3
Install
the
Anchor:
Ensure
the
chosen
location
will
meet
the
strength
requirements
detailed
in
Section
3
of
this
manual.
Ensure
the
chosen
location
will
minimize
free
fall
and
swing
fall
hazards
detailed
in
paragraphs
4.1
and
4.2.
The
anchor
is
designed
to
be
passed
through
an
overhead
installation
hole
from
below
and
to
be
used
in
a
vertical
application.
WARNING
The
Toggle
Grip
Anchor
is
not
intended
for
use
in
a
horizontal
application.
Use
of
the
anchor
in
a
horizontal
application
will
place
non
‐
design
loads
on
the
anchor.
Such
loads
could
result
in
damage
to
the
anchor
and
serious
injury
or
death
to
the
user.
The
installation
hole
must
be
a
minimum
of
13/16",
and
a
maximum
of
1
‐
1/4".
Ensure
the
hole
is
free
of
jagged,
rough
or
abrasive
edges.
Installation
material
must
be
a
maximum
thickness
of
1
‐
1/4".
Draw
the
finger
pulls
back
to
align
the
toggle
plate
with
the
shaft.
Insert
the
anchor
through
the
hole,
and
release
the
finger
pulls.
Ensure
the
toggle
plate
deploys
and
fully
engages
the
anchor
structure.
A
toggle
deployment
indicator
is
incorporated
into
the
anchor.
This
indicator
is
a
green
band
located
just
below
the
spring
actuator.
Ensure
the
green
band
indicator
is
visible
when
the
anchor
is
installed.
See
Figure
4.
NOTE:
Approved
fall
protection
may
be
required
during
installation
of
all
anchorage
units
discussed
in
this
manual.
4.4.
Connect
a
PFAS
to
the
Anchor:
Inspect
the
anchor
before
each
use
according
to
the
inspection
procedure
detailed
in
Section
7
of
this
manual.
Connect
to
the
anchor
using
an
approved
PFAS,
restraint
or
suspension
system.
Consult
the
fall
protection
equipment
manufacturer's
user
instructions
for
complete
details.
NOTE:
The
anchor
discussed
in
this
manual
is
for
connecting
a
personal
fall
arrest
system
only
and
is
designed
for
vertical
use
only.
Take
caution
and
do
not
place
a
shear
load
on
the
anchor.
DO
NOT
exceed
the
30°
load
limit.
Move
the
anchor
if
necessary.
DO
NOT
work
above
the
anchorage.
DO
NOT
use
the
anchor
in
a
horizontal
installation.
4.5
After
a
Fall:
Any
equipment
subjected
to
fall
arrest
forces
or
exhibiting
damage
consistent
with
the
effect
of
a
fall
event
must
be
removed
from
service
immediately.
5. SPECIFICATIONS
See
Table
1.
6.
MAINTENANCE
AND
STORAGE
There
is
no
regular
maintenance
required
for
this
equipment.
6.1
Storage:
When
not
installed,
store
in
a
clean,
dry
area.
Avoid
direct
sunlight
and
exposure
to
environmental
elements.
Do
not
place
other
equipment
or
objects
on
top
of
the
anchors.
Do
not
store
in
a
manner
that
would
allow
other
equipment
to
bend,
crack,
contaminate
or
otherwise
damage
the
unit.
6.2
Remove
From
Service
:
Remove
the
anchor
from
service
if
it
has
been
subjected
to
fall
arrest
forces
or
fails
inspection.
7. INSPECTION
OF
TOGGLE
GRIP
ANCHOR
Prior
to
each
use,
the
user
must
inspect
the
anchor
for
any
physical
damage,
wear,
corrosion
or
missing
parts.
If
the
anchor
has
been
subjected
to
fall
arrest
forces
it
must
be
removed
from
service.
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