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used to arrest a fall.
• A full body harness (conforming to EN 361) is the only acceptable body holding device that can be used,
in a fall arrest system.
• In full body harness use only attachment points marked with a capital letter "A" to attach a fall arrest
system.
• The anchor device or anchor point for the fall arrest system should always be positioned, and the work
carried out in such a way, as to minimise both the potential for falls and potential fall distance. The anchor
device/point should be placed above the position of the user . The shape and construction of the anchor
device/point shall not allowed to self-acting disconnection of the equipment. Minimal static strength of
the anchor device/point is 12 kN. It is recommended to use certified and marked structural anchor point
complied with EN795
• It is obligatory to verify the free space required beneath the user at the workplace before each occasion
of use the fall arrest system, so that, in the case of a fall, there will be no collision with the ground or other
obstacle in the fall path. The required value of the free space should be taken from instruction manual
of used equipment.
• There are many hazards that may affect the performance of the equipment and corresponding safety pre-
cautions that have to be observed during equipment utilization, especially: - trailing or looping of lanyards
or lifelines over sharp edges, - any defects like cutting, abrasion, corrosion, - climatic exposure, - pendu-
lum falls, - extremes of temperature, - chemical reagents, - electrical conductivity.
• Personal protective equipment must be transported in the package (e.g.: bag made of moisture-proof
textile or foil bag or cases made of steel or plastic) to protect it against damage or moisture.
• The equipment can be cleaned without causing adverse effect on the materials in the manufacture of the
equipment. For textile products use mild detergents for delicate fabrics, wash by hand or in a machine and
rinse in water. For energy absorbers use only a damp cloth to wipe away dirt. It’s forbidden to immerse
energy absorbers into the water. Plastic parts can be cleaned only with water. When the equipment be-
comes wet, either from being in use or when due cleaning, it shall be allowed to dry naturally, and shall
be kept away from direct heat. In metallic products some mechanic parts (spring, pin, hinge, etc.) can be
regularly slightly lubricated to ensure better operation.
• Personal protective equipment should be stored loosely packed, in a well-ventilated place, protected from
direct light, ultraviolet degradation, damp environment, sharp edges, extreme temperatures and corrosive
or aggressive substances.
• Using the belt in connection with personal protective equipment agains falls from a height must be com-
patible with manual instructions of this equipment and obligatory standards:
- EN353-1, EN353-2, EN355, EN354, EN360 - for the fall arrest systems;
- EN358 - for work positioning systems;
- EN362 - for the connectors;
- EN1496, EN341 - for rescue devices;
- EN795 - for anchor devices.
