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USE
Approved American National Standard
ANSI/ASSE Z359.11-2014 Annex A- Normative American National Standard
Safety Requirements for Full Body Harnesses
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: These 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.
HARNESS FIT
To ensure a good fit, user must try on and adjust appropriately prior to use.
• Loosen waist belt, leg loops, and front chest connector (if applicable).
• Step through waist belt, inserting a leg into each loop.
• Flip chest harness forward, over your head, placing head between straps.
• Fasten front chest connector (if applicable).
• Tighten waist belt comfortably.
• Adjust size of chest harness so that it is snug, and the height of rear leg
risers as appropriate.
• Tighten leg loops comfortably.
WARNINGS
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Use caution when using combinations of components or sub-systems, or
both, which may affect or interfere with the safe function of each other.
If Fall Arrest Indicator has been deployed and is showing any part of the red
indicator label, then retire the harness immediately.
The Lanyard Parking attachment point is used only to attach lanyards in a
manner that prevents tripping or entanglement on working surfaces. Do not
use this Lanyard Parking Attachment Point as a life safety attachment point
or for attaching any other equipment other than the lanyard connectors.
The maximum value from testing the stretch of this full body harness was
8.5 inches. You must include this length and other factors such as D-ring/
connector length, settling of the user’s body and all other contributing
elements when calculating fall clearance.
PMI is not responsible or liable in any way for damages of any kind, injury
or death resulting from direct or indirect incidents related to the use of its
products.
If in doubt about this use of this product or for any additional questions,
please contact PMI at 706-764-1437 before using this product.
