49
fi
g. 2.9
fi
g. 2.12
fi
g. 2.13
fi
g. 2.10
fi
g. 2.11
fi
g. 2.9
fi
fi
g
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ਤਵਨਢਤਲ
Safety Devices
Fall Protection
The use of fall protection equipment is
mandatory
for all workers on an F2 Series motorized
unit setup whenever a fall hazard is present. It is recommended to use a combination of full
body harness and a shock-absorbing lanyard. It is mandatory to use certifi ed fall protection
equipment that is clean and in good working condition. Fall protection equipment must be
inspected before each use and be replaced if found or suspected to be defective. Refer
to the manufacturer’s recommendations for more information about the use and care of
the selected equipment. Refer also to local regulations for more information about fall
protection equipment requirements.
Designated tie points on the unit
(chain links on each side)
Chain link on
main frame
structure
1-
Using the designated tie point (chain link) on the main frame of the motorized
unit (fi g. 2.9), an optional fall arrest bracket installed on two guardrails (fi g. 2.12)
or a cross-arm anchorage strap tied to two guardrails (fi g. 2.13), secure the fall
protection equipment. Tie points are designed to resist to a maximum arrest force of
5000 lb (2268 kg) and can be used by workers to tie themselves to the unit (not more
than one worker per tie point). Only 30" (76 cm), 33" (84 cm) or 60" (1,6 m)
standard
guardrails
can be used as tie points; it is prohibited to use a swivel bridge guardrail, a
door guardrail, a movable guardrail, a plank-end guardrail or a face guardrail bracket
as a tie point. It is mandatory to make sure that the guardrail used as a tie point is
properly fastened.
2-
Move planks in front of the mast to pass a tie level or modify the planking confi guration.
The use of fall protection equipment is
mandatory
when moving planks – for example,
when moving planks away from in front of the mast to pass a tie level or to modify the
planking confi guration.
Not more than one worker per tie
point
Not more than one worker per tie
point
Cross-arm anchorage strap
(not manufactured by Hydro Mobile)
Fall arrest bracket
