INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS
Kattsafe instructions and recommendations,
drawings and diagrams, and all other documentation
are copyright, errors and omissions excepted, and
must be carefully read and implemented. Any
assistance or guidance given is without prejudice,
and Kattsafe cannot be held responsible for any
inaccuracy or misinterpretation whatever. Failure to
follow site installation requirements and warnings,
may result in serious injury or death.
Kattsafe accepts no direct or indirect responsibility
and/or consequential liability whatever, for any
products and systems incorrectly installed or
certified. Kattsafe cannot warrant the integrity or
suitability of the structure to which the products may
be attached. Prior assessment must be made by a
qualified structural engineer, unless the structure is
authorised or approved by a competent person.
1. This system must only be installed by competent persons
trained in the selection, use and maintenance of fall
arrest systems and hold a current Kattsafe approved
installer certificate.
2. Persons installing this system are required to have a
comprehensive knowledge of the Australian Standards,
codes of practice and industry guidelines that relate to
the selection, use and maintenance of fall arrest systems
and equipment.
3. Integrity and suitability of the structure to which this
system is attached must be approved by a structural
engineer unless it is clear to a competent person as to the
suitability of connection to structure.
4. Read installation and operating instructions carefully
before commencing any work. Consent to deviate from
the installation guide must be obtained in writing from
the manufacturer.
5. Conduct an initial work/risk assessment, and take all
reasonable precautions to eliminate or control potential
hazards and risks during the installation of this product.
6. Complete all necessary OH&S documentation, including
a Job Safety Analysis and Work Method Statement and
obtain consent from responsible person in workplace
prior to commencement of work.
7. Installers must be authorised and accredited by Kattsafe
and possess valid industry licenses, be appropriately
trained, and comply with all relevant OH&S legislation
prior to installation of this product.
8. Do not modify or remove any element of the support
structure without prior authorisation by a qualified
engineer.
9. Any re-routing of electrical and/or other services must be
carried out by qualified or authorised personnel.
10. Appropriate temporary access and safety equipment
must be used during installation, such as platform
ladders or scaffolding and fall protection anchorage
points.
11. In case of emergency access and fall arrest systems must
be installed by a minimum of two persons.
12. Do not tamper with, modify or remove any part this
system unless authorised by the manufacturer.
Must be read prior to installation
13. Appropriate labels or markings must be attached to each
system and include the following:
– System for personnel use only
– Service entry date
– Next examination/service due date
– Harness gear requirements and system compatibility
– Maximum designed load ratings
– Installer/Certifier contact details
– Decorative coatings and coverings must be removed to
ensure correct evaluation of structure prior to attachment
of system
14. Documentation confirming correct use and maintenance
of the system and equipment must be provided to the
workplace manager on completion of installation. (See
operation manual).
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Kattsafe / Guardrail / Installation manual
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