IKAR ANCHORAGE SLINGS, Instructions For The Use And Inspection Records

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ensure that the anchor point is positioned correctly;
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for a fall arrest application the anchor position should be as high as possible to minimise the free fall distance
before arrest, is as vertical as possible in line with the work activity to minimise any ‘swing’ during a fall and is
positioned to minimise any possible collision with the structure and or other protrusions.
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for a restraint application the anchor position should be set back from the edge and away from any potential fall
position.
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ensure that if the Anchorage Sling is to be used within a fall arrest system they verify the free space required
beneath them at the workplace before each occasion of use, so that in a case of a fall, there will be no collision
with the ground or other obstacle in the fall path
Free Space required when using an Energy Absorber
Anchorage Sling (1,0 m) 0,50 m
giving = 0,5 m
Original Lanyard Length Pre
Deployment e.g. 2 m + 2,00 m
Deployment Energy
Absorber + 1,50 m
User +2,00 m
Safety Clearance (Minimum) +1,00 m
FREE SPACE CALCULATION:
Anchorage Sling
+ Original Energy Absorbing Lanyard (lanyard length)
+ potential deployment of Energy Absorber (1,50 m)
+ user(2,00 m)
+ Safety Clearance (Minimum)
= Total Distance
7,00 m
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