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Environmental hazards should be considered
when selecting fall protection equipment.
Equipment must not be exposed to chemicals
which may produce a harmful effect. Polyester
should be used in certain chemical or acidic
environments. Consult the manufacturer in
cases of doubt.
Do not allow equipment to come in contact
with anything that will damage it including, but
not limited to, sharp, abrasive, rough or high-
temperature surfaces, welding, heat sources,
electrical hazards, or moving machinery.
Always check for obstructions below the work
area to make sure potential fall path is clear.
Allow adequate fall clearance below the work
surface.
Never remove product labels, which include
important warnings and information for the
authorized person/user.
Maximum working load is 310 Ibs. (140.6kg),
including tools, unless labeled otherwise.
2.0 System Compatibility
All Miller fall protection products are designed for use with Miller approved components. Substitution
or replacement with non-approved component combinations or subsystems or both may affect or
interfere with the safe function of each other and endanger the compatibility within the system. This
incompatibility may affect the reliability and safety of the total system.
A comprehensive fall protection program must be viewed as a “total system” beginning with hazard
identification and ending with ongoing management review. Miller Fall Protection views its products
as a “system within a system.” Three key components of the “Miller System” need to be in place and
properly used to provide maximum worker protection.
A. ANCHOR POINT/ANCHORAGE CONNECTOR
The first component is the anchor point/anchorage connector.
The anchor point, also referred to as the tie-off point, is a secure
point of attachment for connecting devices and must be capable of
supporting 5,000 lbs. (22.2kN) per worker or meet OSHA 1926.502
requirements for a safety factor of two, such as an I-beam or other
support structure. Anchorage connectors, such as the cross-arm
strap and eyebolt, are sometimes necessary to make compatible
connections between the connecting device and the anchor point.
B. BODY WEAR
The second system component is the personal protective gear
worn by workers while performing the job. Miller Fall Protection
manufactures full-body harnesses, positioning belts and body belts
for use in specific work environments. Full-body harnesses are
engineered to aid in the arrest of a free fall and should be worn in all
situations where workers are exposed to a potential free fall. The
full-body harness must be used in conjunction with shock-absorbing
equipment to keep fall forces to a minimum. It is imperative that the
harness be worn properly.
C. CONNECTING DEVICE
The third component of the system is the connecting device. The most important feature of the
connecting device is the built-in shock absorber. Whether the connecting device is a shock-
absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lifeline, they are designed to dramatically reduce fall arresting
forces. Rope, web or cable lanyards being used for fall arrest MUST be used in conjunction with a
shock absorber (i.e., Miller SofStop pack).
Individually, none of these components will provide protection from a fall. Used properly
with each other, they form the “Miller System” and become a critically important part of the
“total fall protection system.”
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2.1 Miller Fall Protection Product Groups
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