RESTRICTIONS
1. The Tether Track® Anchor System shall be used as part of a complete active fall arrest system. Gorbel is not
responsible for the installation of, or additional equipment added to the system. The Tether Track® Anchor
System is manufactured by Gorbel in accordance with OSHA and ANSI Z359.1 and Z359.6 requirements using
a minimum design factor of two. All components are designed in accordance with AISC and Aluminum
Association guidelines.
2. The end user shall be responsible to make sure that the complete fall arrest system shall be designed, installed,
and used under the supervision of a qualified person in accordance with applicable OSHA regulations and ANSI
Z359 Fall Protection Code voluntary consensus standard in addition to any state and local jurisdiction
regulations and/or requirements.
3. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the suitability of this equipment and any attachments prior to each
use. A certified inspection shall be performed by a qualified person at least once per year.
4. Lanyards or self retracting lifelines (SRL) to be used with the Tether Track® Anchor System shall have a
maximum arresting force (MAF) of 900 lbs. or less.
5. Customer chosen lanyards or SRLs shall minimize freefall distance.
6. It is the responsibility of the end user to verify that the mounting height of this Tether Track® Anchor System will
provide adequate fall clearance when used with the customer chosen lanyard or SRL and harness.
7. Each trolley shall have no more than one person attached.
8. Bridges and trolleys are designed to freely move. To prevent a swing fall and the lengthening of the free fall
distance, the user shall verify the bridge and trolley maintains the closest possible distance to the user whenever
he or she changes position.
9. The fall clearance zone shall be free of dangerous obstructions and electrical hazards.
10. The Tether Track® Anchor System is intended only for indoor use.
11. The Tether Track® Anchor System shall be installed per the general arrangement drawing without deviation or
modification.
12. This system is not designed to be used as a crane. Gorbel accepts no responsibility for use of the Tether
Track® Anchor System other than for its intended use.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
AUTHORIZED PERSON
- ANSI defines an authorized person as “a person assigned by the employer to perform
duties at a location where the person will be exposed to a fall hazard”.
COMPLETE FALL ARREST SYSTEM
- A complete fall arrest system consists of three main components:
A) Engineered Anchor System - Gorbel’s Tether Track® has been engineered to provide the
maximum safety possible. This system allows for the greatest worker mobility through Gorbel’s
ergonomic enclosed track design. It provides minimal fall distance and obstruction impact by
keeping the anchor point overhead and rigid.
B) Body Support - Only a full body harness is allowed for fall arrest systems. Proper fitting and
wearing of this harness is critical so that it can evenly dissipate the fall arrest forces to the
strongest body parts.
C)
Connecting Means - This is the link between the anchor and body support. A self-retracting lifeline
is recommended. This provides maximum mobility and minimum fall distance. An energy absorbing
lanyard may also be used. These components have a maximum arresting force rating. Gorbel’s
standard Tether Track® design is based on a maximum arresting force of 900 lbs. or less.
FALL CLEARANCE ZONE
- The space below the person where there is a potential to fall. This space must remain
clear of obstructions to prevent injury from contact with any objects during a fall event.
LEADING EDGE
- The edge of the working surface that a person could fall off. This edge, if located parallel with the
Tether Track® Monorail, may restrict the lifeline from reaching a vertical orientation and cause off-vertical
(horizontal) loading of the anchorage system. Avoid sharp leading edges or use lifelines designed to withstand a
sharp leading edge fall event.
QUALIFIED PERSON
- ANSI defines a qualified person as “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...”
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