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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall Protection Rebar Chain Assembly. 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 Rebar Chain Assembly, and all fall safety equipment used in
combination with the Rebar Chain Assembly.

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 Z359.1-2007, and ANSI A10.32-2012 standards for fall protection. Applicable
standards and regulations depend on the type of work being done, and also might include state regulations if
applicable. Consult regulatory agencies for more information on personal fall arrest systems and associated
components.

Worker Classifications

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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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Summary of Contents for 01600

Page 1: ...ctions Read and understand these instructions before using equipment Introduction 1 Applicable Safety Standards 1 Worker Classifications 1 Safety Information 6 Product Specific Applications 2 Limitations 2 3 Components and Specifications 3 4 Maintenance Cleaning and Storage 5 Inspection 5 Installation and Use 4 Inspection Log 5 Labels 7 ...

Page 2: ...rest 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 resc...

Page 3: ...ll protection system suitable for Fall Arrest applications be used in conjunction with Rebar Chain Assemblies Worker capacity range including all clothing tools and equipment 130 310 lbs NEVER use Rebar Chain Assemblies for rigging equipment or as material hoists FALL CLEARANCE CALCULATION Lanyard length 6 total Safety factor 3 total Deceleration distance 4 total Height of harness dorsal D ring fr...

Page 4: ...e all possibility of roll out Roll out occurs when interference between a hook and the attachment point causes the hook gate to unintentionally open and release All connections must be selected and deemed compatible with Rebar Chain Assembly by a Competent Person All connector gates must be self closing and self locking and withstand minimum loads of 3 600 lbs See the following for examples of com...

Page 5: ...followed at all times Quick Link Carabiners must only be used to connect Rebar Chain Assembly chain links for purposes of adjusting length of chain Both Chain Legs must always be adjusted to same length NEVER make any connections to Quick Link Carabiners WARNING Connect Snap Hooks to harness shoulder OR side D rings Rebar Hook fully closed and locked around structural rebar 3 Connect Rebar Hook to...

Page 6: ... debris rot rust decay cracking and hazardous materials Ensure that selected work area will support the application specific minimum loads set forth in this instruction manual Work area MUST be stable At least every 6 months a Competent Person other than the user must inspect Rebar Chain Assembly Competent Person inspections MUST be recorded in inspection log in instruction manual and on equipment...

Page 7: ...n LE 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 size and configuration Snap hooks carabiners and other connectors must be selected and applied in a compatible fashion All risk of disengagement must be eliminated All snap hooks and carabiners mus...

Page 8: ...A S O N D YR Rebar Chain Assembly Prior to use read and understand all manufacturer s instructions Remove from service if exposed to forces of fall arrest For Work Positioning applications ONLY MAXIMUM free fall 2 Date of Manufacture Weight capacity range including equipment 130 310 lbs Material galvanized steel Avoid contact with sharp and abrasive edges and surfaces ANSI Z359 1 07 and A10 32 12 ...

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