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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall
Protection Non-Shock Lanyard. 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 Non-Shock
Lanyard, and all fall safety equipment used
in combination with the Non-Shock Lanyard.

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 Z359.3-2017, 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-specific
regulations. 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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Product Specific Applications

Personal Fall Arrest:

 Non-Shock Lanyard may be used to support a MAXIMUM 1 PFAS for use in

Fall Arrest applications 

ONLY when used in combination with compatible shock absorber

extension. Always account for shock absorber extension length when calculating free fall.

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 Non-Shock Lanyard

Page 1: ... these instructions Read and understand 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 Specifications 3 Maintenance Cleaning and Storage 5 Inspection 5 Installation and Use 4 Inspection Log 5 Labels 7 ...

Page 2: ...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 haza...

Page 3: ...is possible Rescue Confined Space Non Shock Lanyard may be used in Rescue Confined Space applications Rescue systems function to safely recover a worker from a confined location or after exposed to a fall There are various configurations of Rescue systems depending on the type of rescue Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 3 000 lbs No free f...

Page 4: ...nyard NO Two or more snap hooks or carabiners connected to each other NO Two connectors to same D ring NO Connector directly to horizontal lifeline NO Connector directly to webbing NO Incompatible or irregular application which may increase risk of roll out NO Part Size Description 01280 01250 01260 01265 4 6 3 4 2 01255 6 Adjustable Non Shock Absorbing Lanyard Non Shock Absorbing Lanyard Single L...

Page 5: ...b loop as applicable to compatible harness D ring If using in combination with shock absorber extension ALWAYS locate the shock absorber end at the applicable harness D ring The shock absorber MUST NEVER be located at the anchorage connector 6 Attach remaining snap hook or carabiner end of lanyard to compatible anchorage connector Rebar Hooks MUST ONLY be connected to structural rebar Ensure that ...

Page 6: ...ble work area is free of all damage including but not limited to 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 Non Shock Lanyard Competent Person inspections MUST be reco...

Page 7: ...est 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 must be self locking and self clos...

Page 8: ... fall arrest system Remove this lanyard from service if a fall has been incurred WARNING Follow manufacturer s instructions provided with this lanyard at time of shipment from manufacturer Fully read and understand these instructions before using Improper use of this product could result in serious injury or death Avoid contact with sharp edges and abrasive surfaces that can cut or damage the webb...

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