4
Full Body Harness Instruction Manual
Limitations for Use
•
WARNING:
Do not use this equipment if you are unable to tolerate the impact of a fall arrest.
Age and fitness can seriously affect your ability to withstand a fall. Consult with a physician if in
doubt.
Minors, pregnant women, and anyone with a history of back and/or neck problems must
not use this equipment.
•
WARNING: Use caution when employing this equipment around machines, electrical hazards,
chemical hazards and sharp edges or abrasive surfaces, as contact may cause equipment
failure, personal injury, or death.
•
Use only with compatible components of subsystems. Substitutions or replacements made with
non-approved components or subsystems may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may
affect the safety and reliability of the complete system.
•
Part # B2000, B2001, B2002, B2003, B2100, B2101, B2102, and B2103 are designed for a
single user with combined weight - including clothing, tools, etc. - within weight capacity range
130 lbs. to 310 lbs.
•
Part# B2105 and B2106 full body harnesses are designed for a single user with combined
weight
–
user, including clothing, tools, etc. - within the weight capacity range of 310 lbs. to 420
lbs.
•
Use only with structures capable of supporting static loads required for Personal Fall Arrest
Systems (PFAS). Anchorages used for PFAS must be capable of sustaining static loads in the
direction permitted by the PFAS of at least: 3,600 lbs. with certification of a qualified person; or
5,000 lbs. without certification. When more than one PFAS is attached to an anchorage, the
strengths stated above must be met independently at and for each anchorage location.
•
Do not expose this equipment to chemicals or harsh solutions that may have a harmful effect.
•
User must not use or install equipment before receiving proper training from a Competent
Person, as defined by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.32(f).
•
Only Malta Dynamics shall make repairs or alterations to the equipment.
•
All synthetic material must be protected from slag, hot sparks, open flames, or other heat
sources. The use of heat resistant materials is recommended in these applications.
Connector Compatibility Limitations
Malta Dynamics equipment must be coupled only to compatible connectors that are suitable to
your application.
Ensure all connections are compatible in size, shape and strength. Ensure all
connectors are fully closed and locked.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 prohibits the use of snap hooks
to engage to objects unless the following requirements are met:
•
Snap hook must be a locking type snap hook.
•
Snap hook must be explicitly designed for such a connection. “Designed for” means that the
manufacturer of the snap hook specifically created the snap hook to be used to connect to the
equipment in question.
Use of a non-locking snap hook can result in rollout (a process by which a snap hook or carabiner
unintentionally disengages from another connector or object to which it is coupled. ANSI Z359.0-
2007).
Malta Dynamics connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as
specified in each product’s user’s instructions.
Avoid the following types of connections:
•
Connection of two (or more) snap hooks or carabiners to one D-ring.
•
Connection of a snap hook back to its integral lanyard.
•
Direct connection of a snap hook to hor
izontal lifeline.
•
Connection in a manner that results in a load on the gate. NOTE
: Large throat opening snap
4
17
15
Full Body Harness Instruction Manual
APPENDIX
____________________________________________________________________________________
Annex A – Normative
Note:
This information from the Z359.11 standard is required to be included in the instruction
manual for the end user.
ANSI/ASSE Z359 Requirements for Proper Use and Maintenance
of Full Body Harnesses
Note:
The following are general requirements and information provided by ANSI/ASSE Z359,
the Manufacturer of this equipment, may impose more stringent restrictions on the use of the
products they manufacture, see the Manufacturer’s instructions.
1. It is essential that the users of this type of equipment receive proper training and instruction,
including detailed procedures for the safe use of such equipment in their work application.
ANSI/ASSE Z359.2, Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection
Program, establishes guidelines and requirements for an employer’s managed fall protection
program, including policies, duties and training; fall protection procedures; eliminating and
controlling fall hazards; rescue procedures; incident investigations; and evaluating program
effectiveness.
2. Correct fit of a Full Body Harness is essential to proper performance. Users must be trained
to select the size and maintain the fit of their Full Body Harness.
3. Users must follow manufacturer’s instructions for proper fit and sizing, paying particular
attention to ensure that buckles are connected and aligned correctly, leg straps and shoulder
straps are kept snug at all times, chest straps are located in the middle chest area and leg
straps are positioned and snug to avoid contact with the genitalia should a fall occur.
4. Full Body Harnesses which meet ANSI/ASSE Z359.11 are intended to be used with other
components of a Personal Fall Arrest system that limit maximum arrest forces to 900 pounds
(4 kN) or less.
5. Suspension intolerance, also called suspension trauma or orthostatic intolerance, is a serious
condition that can be controlled with good harness design, prompt rescue and post fall
suspension relief devices. A conscious user may deploy a suspension relief device allowing
the user to remove tension from around the legs, freeing blood flow, which can delay the
onset of suspension intolerance. An attachment element extender is not intended to be
attached directly to an anchorage or anchorage connector for fall arrest. An energy absorber
must be used to limit maximum arrest forces to 900 pounds 4 kN). The length of the
attachment element extender may affect free fall distances and free fall clearance
calculations.