2
D. FALL ARREST FORCES:
The personal fall arrest
system must limit fall arrest forces to 1,800 lbs
(8 kN).
E. FALL
CLEARANCE:
There must be sufficient
clearance below the user to arrest a fall before the
user strikes the ground or other obstruction. The
clearance required is dependent on the following
factors:
• Elevation of the Standing Seam Roof Anchor
• Connecting subsystem length
• Deceleration distance
• Movement of the harness attachment element
• Worker’s height
• Free fall distance
See the personal fall arrest system manufacturer’s instructions for more information.
F. SWING
FALLS:
See Figure 2. Swing falls occur when the user is at a location other than in-line with
the seams to which the Standing Seam Roof Anchor is attached; or when the user is at a location other
than perpendicular with the anchor and the seams to which the Standing Seam Roof Anchor is attached.
The force of striking an object in a swing fall may cause serious injury or death. Minimize swing falls by
working as close to the anchorage point as possible. Do not permit a swing fall if injury could occur. Swing
falls will significantly increase the clearance required when a self retracting lifeline is used.
G. ENVIRONMENTAL
HAZARDS:
Use of this equipment in areas with environmental hazards may require
additional precautions to prevent injury to the user or damage to the equipment. Hazards may include,
but are not limited to; heat, chemicals, corrosive environments, high voltage power lines, gases, moving
machinery, and sharp edges. Contact Capital Safety if you have questions about using this equipment
where environmental hazards exist.
H. TRAINING:
This equipment must be installed and used by persons trained in its correct application and
use. See section 4.0.
1.3 APPLICABLE
STANDARDS:
Refer to applicable standards, including local, state, and federal requirements
for more information on personal fall arrest systems and associated components.
2.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2.1 COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS:
Protecta equipment is designed for use with Capital Safety approved
components and subsystems only. Substitutions or replacements made with non-approved components
or subsystems may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may effect the safety and reliability of the
complete system.
2.2 COMPATIBILITY OF CONNECTORS:
Connectors are considered to be compatible with connecting
elements when they have been designed to work together in such a way that their sizes and shapes do not
cause their gate mechanisms to inadvertently open regardless of how they become oriented. Contact Capital
Safety if you have any questions about compatibility.
Connectors (hooks, carabiners, and D-rings) must be capable of supporting at least 5,000 lbs. (22kN).
Connectors must be compatible with the anchorage or other system components. Do not use equipment
that is not compatible. Non-compatible connectors may unintentionally disengage. See Figure 3. Connectors
must be compatible in size, shape, and strength. Self locking snap hooks and carabiners are required by
ANSI Z359.1 and OSHA.
2.3 MAKING
CONNECTIONS:
Only use self-locking snap hooks and carabiners with this equipment. Only use
connectors that are suitable to each application. Ensure all connections are compatible in size, shape and
strength. Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked.
Protecta connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as speci
fi
ed in each product’s
user’s instructions. See Figure 4 for inappropriate connections. Protecta snap hooks and carabiners should
not be connected:
Figure 2 - Swing Fall Hazard
