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Reference: 708052-1
Issue date: 23-Jul-2014
Revision: B
2. EACH VERTICAL LIFELINE SHALL BE ATTACHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
to a separate anchorage capable of
supporting a minimum of 5000 pounds (2267 kg) or an anchorage designed by a qualified
person.
3. DO NOT WRAP LIFELINES AROUND STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
unless lifelines are
protected and a suitable anchorage connection is used.
4. PROTECT LIFELINES AT SHARP CORNERS AND EDGES
to prevent chafing.
5. RIG FALL ARREST SYSTEMS
to minimize free fall.
6. INSTALL VERTICAL LIFELINES SO THEY HANG FREELY.
7. USE LIFELINES
that are compatible with the rope grab.
8. INSTALL ROPE GRAB IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Rope grab must be properly oriented.
9. KEEP ROPE GRAB POSITIONED ABOVE YOUR HEAD.
10. UTILIZE FULL BODY HARNESSES
of the proper size and fit.
11. UTILIZE SHOCK-ABSORBING LANYARD
attached to the D-ring at the center of your
back between the shoulder blades.
12. INSPECT FALL PROTECTION ANCHORAGE/EQUIPMENT BEFORE EACH USE.
Consult the fall protection supplier for inspection procedures.
13. WHEN A SECONDARY WIRE ROPE SYSTEM IS USED
instead of a vertical lifeline,
attach the lanyard to a horizontal lifeline or an approved platform anchor.
E. DURING USE:
1. USE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALL DEVICES
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
2. DO NOT OVERLOAD OR MODIFY EQUIPMENT.
3. INSPECT ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING HOISTS, PLATFORM, AND RIGGING
before each use.
4. INSPECT WIRE ROPE BEFORE AND DURING USE.
5. USE CARE TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
6. CLEAN AND SERVICE EQUIPMENT REGULARLY.
Follow the manufacturers’
recommendations.
7. ALWAYS MAINTAIN AT LEAST (4) FOUR WRAPS OF WIRE ROPE ON DRUM
TYPE HOISTS.
8. DO NOT CONNECT PLATFORMS
unless the installation was designed for that purpose.
