For advice
on the safety and suitability of this
equipment
contact your local HSS Safe & Sure.
There is a serious risk of personal injury if you do
not follow all the instructions laid down in this
guide and on the equipment’s labels.
Only G Stops and G Savers must be used for the
fall arrest of personnel.
Always use G Guards for the fall arrest of materials.
The hirer has the responsibility to
ensure that all
necessary risk assessments have been completed
prior to the use of this equipment.
Only an operator who has been deemed
competent to do so by his/her employer should
use this equipment.
This equipment has been designed to be used by
an able bodied, competent adult
who has read and
understood these instructions. Anyone with either a
temporary or permanent disability should seek expert
advice before using it.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from
the work area.
Cordon off a suitable work area using
cones, barriers or tape. These products are available
from your local HSS.
Never use the equipment if you are ill,
feeling tired, or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Wear all Personal Protective Equipment required,
this will be identified on you job specific risk
assessment.
Avoid loose fitting garments and jewellery.
Tie back long hair.
Make sure you know how to operate this
equipment safely and are aware of its limitations
before you use it.
Make sure that anyone in the immediate work area is
warned of the task.
Before you use the equipment check that the hook
/ safety catch is engaged and that the wire rope is
free from damage, twists or kinks.
Check the condition of the equipment before you
use it.
If you see any signs of damage or excessive
wear, contact your local HSS Safe & Sure.
GENERAL SAFETY
Warning
Only G Stop and G Saver must be used for Personnel
Only G Guard can be used for Materials
G Savers, G Stops and G Guards
Suspension
Points
Connection
Points
BASIC TECHNIQUES
Code
Type
Length
Weight
SWL
70904
G Stop
7m
10kg
136kg
70903
G Stop
14m
10.5kg
136kg
70906
G Stop
21m
15kg
136kg
70907
G Saver
14m
12.5kg
136kg
70908
G Saver
21m
17kg
136kg
70932
G Guard 10m
10kg
250kg
70933
G Guard 7m
15kg
500kg
70935
G Guard 7m
22kg
1500kg
The HSS Fall Arrest Blocks are divided in the three
product groups.
G Savers – These are used to provide fall arrest for
personnel and also provided a retrieval system.
G Stops – Are used to provide fall arrest for personnel.
G Guard – Used for providing fall arrest for materials.
It is important that the correct product is used for
your job. Never connect personnel to a G Guard and
never connect materials to either a G Saver or G Stop.
PRODUCT SELECTION
The following pointers are for additional guidance
and are not the only checks to be made in the
assessment.
If in any doubt consult a fully qualified
health and safety officer.
This equipment must only be used within its
design limits. The anchor design on both G Saver
and G Stop is for one man only to a maximum load
of 136kg.
Only after carrying out a full risk assessment and
confirming that the equipment is suitable and safe
for the task should you use it.
Always make sure that a disaster and rescue plan
forms part of your assessment.
RISK ASSESSMENT
GETTING STARTED
G STOP & G SAVER should be suspended from a
suitable suspension point above the user, above head
height is preferable.
(Except when used in conjunction
with a suitable CE approved roof man anchor having
considered the path of the rope should a fall occur).
Always make sure that the block is securely attached
to the anchor point.
Having satisfied yourself that this is done
, pull the wire
rope end out of the unit.
Connect the hook to a suitable
anchor point on your full body harness.
Harnesses are
available, for sale, from your local HSS Safe & Sure.
Always check that the hook is correctly attached to
the harness and that its safety catch is fully closed.
G GUARD provides fall arrest protection for materials.
Connect the G Guard to a suitable anchor point.
Always
make sure that this anchor point is above the load,
which the guard will be protecting.
Connect the shackle to the load. If it is not possible to
connect the shackle direct to the load, additional slings
may be required
. These are available from your local HSS.
Never work alone. Always have a colleague close that
is well practiced in recovery and is fully aware of the
disaster and recovery plan.
Never attach to a lanyard, always connect direct to
the harness.
Always ensure that the items you are using are in
good condition. If you are wearing a harness,
have a colleague check that it is fitted correctly.
When working with any fall arrest product, do not
take unnecessary risks. Do not have a false sense
of security. THE FALL ARREST BLOCK IS THERE AS
A LAST RESORT.
Take your time and do not over do it.
You are more
likely to make a mistake or have an accident if you are
tired or rushing the job.
G Stops and G Savers –
Once you are attached securely
you can begin work.
The fall arrest block will
automatically pay out rope as you move away from the unit
and retract rope in when you move closer too it, similar to
a car seat belt.
The rope should never become slack. If
the unit does not payout and retract the rope
smoothly thus, not keeping a reasonable tension at
all time times – STOP WORK
. Return the unit to your
local HSS Safe & Sure for a replacement.
Keep a direct straight line between yourself and
the fall arrest block. Never allow the rope to go
around corners etc.
GSE
Location
Knob
Handle
G Savers
