Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall
Protection Retractable HLL. 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 Retractable
HLL, and all fall safety equipment used in
combination with the Retractable HLL.
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 and OSHA 1910.140 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
!
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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