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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall
Protection Bolt Hole Anchor. This manual
must be read and understood in its entirety,
and used as part of an employee training
program as required by OSHA or any
applicable state agency.

This and any other included instructions
must be made available to the user of the
equipment. The user must understand how
to safely and effectively use the Bolt Hole
Anchor, and all fall safety equipment used
in combination with the Bolt Hole Anchor.

User Information

Date of First Use:

Serial #:

Trainer:

User:

Applicable Safety Standards

When used according to instruction specifications, this product meets or exceeds all applicable OSHA 1926
Subpart M, OSHA 1910, ANSI Z359.18-2017, and ANSI A10.32-2012 standards for fall protection. This product
has been tested in compliance with the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z359.7. Testing only covers hardware and
does not extend to the anchorage or substrate to which this product is attached. Applicable standards and
regulations depend on the type of work being done, and also might include state-specific regulations. Consult
regulatory agencies for more information on personal fall arrest systems and associated components.

Worker Classifications

!

CAUTION

Understand the following definitions of those who
work near or who may be exposed to fall hazards.

Qualified Person:

 A person with an accredited degree or certification, and with extensive experience or

sufficient professional standing, who is considered proficient in planning and reviewing the conformity of fall
protection and rescue systems.

Competent Person:

 A highly trained and experienced person who is ASSIGNED BY THE EMPLOYER to be

responsible for all elements of a fall safety program, including, but not limited to, its regulation, management,
and application. A person who is proficient in identifying existing and predictable fall hazards, and who has
the authority to stop work in order to eliminate hazards.

Authorized Person:

 A person who is assigned by their employer to work around or be subject to potential or

existing fall hazards.

It is the responsibility of a Qualified or Competent person to supervise the job site and ensure all
applicable safety regulations are complied with.

   

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Product Specific Applications

Personal Fall Arrest:

 Bolt Hole Anchor may be used to support a MAXIMUM 1 PFAS for use in Fall

Arrest applications. Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the
system of at least 5,000 lbs. Maximum free fall is 6‘, or up to 12’ if used in combination with
equipment explicitly certified for such use. Applicable D-ring: Dorsal.

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WARNING

Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in serious

injury or death. Maximum 1 attachment per connection point.

Summary of Contents for 00230

Page 1: ...nd these instructions before using equipment Introduction 1 Applicable Safety Standards 1 Worker Classifications 1 Safety Information 6 Product Specific Applications 1 2 Limitations 2 3 Components and...

Page 2: ...ards Qualified Person A person with an accredited degree or certification and with extensive experience or sufficient professional standing who is considered proficient in planning and reviewing the c...

Page 3: ...he anchor is not directly above the location where a fall occurs Always work as close to in line with the anchor point as possible Swing falls significantly increase the likelihood of serious injury o...

Page 4: ...1 For example if the anchorage connector is 6 from the leading edge Y the working distance X is 8 in each direction from the perpendicular which translates to a 53 working angle Two or more snap hooks...

Page 5: ...debris rot rust sharp or abrasive edges and surfaces and hazardous materials 4 Selected installation location must withstand MINIMUM loads specific to application as specified by this instruction manu...

Page 6: ...re found or if exposed to forces of fall arrest Ensure that applicable work area is free of all damage including but not limited to debris rot rust decay cracking and hazardous materials Ensure that s...

Page 7: ...E SRLs Class A SRLs must arrest falls within 24 Class B SRLs must arrest falls within 54 Harnesses and connectors selected must be compliant with manufacturer s instructions and must be of compatible...

Page 8: ...ons 90599 Rev D Made in Taiwan Part 00230 J F M A M J J A S O N D User must inspect prior to EACH use Competent Person must complete formal inspection every 12 months Competent Person to inspect and i...

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