D. Restraint:
Anchorages selected for restraint and travel restraint systems shall have a strength capable of
sustaining static loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least: 1.1,000 lbs. (4.5 kN) for
non-certified anchorages, or 2. Two times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages. When more than
one restraint and travel restraint system is attached to an anchorage, the strengths set forth in (1) and (2)
above shall be multiplied by the number of systems attached to the anchorage.
13. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT:
14. INSPECTION:
Table 2 - Anchorage Strength Requirements
Fall Arrest
Restraint
Work Positioning
Rescue
Climbing
Non-Certified Anchorage
2
Certified Anchorage :
Non-Certified Anchorage:
2
Certified Anchorage :
Non-Certified Anchorage
2
Certified Anchorages :
Non-Certified Anchorages
2
Certified Anchorage :
5,000 lbs.
2 Times the Maximum Arresting Force for
Certified Anchorage
1,000 lbs.
2 times the foreseeable for certified anchorages.
3,000 lbs.
2 times the foreseeable force for certified anchorage.
3,000 lbs.
5 times the foreseeable force for certified anchorage.
The structure which a climbing system is attached must sustain the loads
required by that particular system. See the instructions for the climbing
for requirements.
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Palmer Safety Harnesses are designed and tested to comply with applicable OSHA and ANSI standards
for fall protection equipment. When used as a component in a personal fall arrest system, or a personal
restraint system, the Palmer Safety harnesses work with the full body harness system designed to allow
the body to help absorb the impacts of a fall should one occur.
Before each use, proceed with thorough visual examination to ensure that the PPE is intact (the same
applies for the equipment used with the harness (connectors, lanyard…) and take all necessary steps
concerning the implementation of a rescue plan. In the event of your product being contaminated, consult
the manufacturer or his agent. If you have any doubts regarding the safe state of the product or if the
product has been used to arrest a fall, for your personal safety, it is essential to withdraw the PPE from
service and send it back to the manufacturer or a qualified repair centre for checking or destruction. Check
for Fall Indicator provided on back shoulder straps of Harness for deployment. If found deployed then
should be taken out of service immediately.
E. Rescue:
Anchorages selected for Rescue shall have a strength capable of sustaining static loads
applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least: 1.) 3,000 lbs. for non-certified anchorages, or
2.) Five times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages. When more than one restraint and travel
restraint system is attached to an anchorage, the strengths set forth in (1) and (2) above shall be multiplied
by the number of systems attached to the anchorage.