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* Double safe carabiners with wide gate opening located on the tips of
lanyard provide ease at work.
* Lanyard with energy absorber should be preferred for work if the work at
height is not at a fixed point but includes moving left-right and up-down.
4.3- Anchorage Point ( EN 795:2012)
Anchorage point or the system should always be secured at a point above
the user; it should have a minimum 12 kN strength and should be in
accordance with EN 795 standard.
4.4- Lanyard with Energy Absorber Usage
* Advised length of the lanyard with energy absorber should be 1.2 meters
maximum including the carabiners. Legally maximum length of the
lanyard is stated as 2 meters.
* Fall distance should not be more than 2.4 meters.
* While working with the lanyard with energy absorber, slope of the work-
ing surface which is used as an anchorage point should not exceed 15°.
Surfaces exceeding 15° of slope might cause falls more than 2.4 meters.
4.5- Fall Clearance (Figure-2)
* Fall clearance is the minimum length required to prevent an impact
with the ground in case of a fall. Fall Clearance is defined as necessary
distance between the anchorage point and the ground (or first obstacle) to
avoid crashing into the ground in case of a fall.
* Fall clearance in between the anchorage point and the ground should be
minimum 6,25 meters.
Elements needed to calculate fall clearance are;
A - Length of the Energy absorber with lanyard and connectors.
B - Energy Absorber Extension
C - Height of User ( at least 1,5 meter but the height can change from user)
D - Safety Margin
Fall Celarance
= A+B+C+D
= 2 + 1,75 + 1,5 + 1
= 6,25 m.
5- Control of product and Validation
5.1- Before every use
Working at height equipment must be personalized. These products must
be controlled on a regular basis before and after each use. Findings must
be recorded into product record book. On an adequate lighted environ-
ment, by lying the product on a flat surface, apply the following controls;
• Webbings or ropes should be checked for cuts, abrasions, color change,
broken stitches and undue stretching.
• Metal parts should be checked for signs of wear, cracks, deformation,
corrosion or other damage.
• Connectors should be checked for sign of wear, cracks, deformation,
corrosion,
dirt. The gate and the locking mechanism should work
without any problem. The gate should open and close completely.
• Labels should be secure and legible.
During the controls if at least one of these deviations is found, usage of the
equipment should be suspended or retired and immediately send back to
to producer for detailed inspection. No repair is allowed by unauthorised
person. Only producer’s directions should be applied.
5.2- During each use
During the working at height if you need to use this product connected
with other systems, make sure that all pieces of equipment in the system
are correctly positioned and compatible with each other.
6- Supplementary information regarding standard; EN 365
6.1- Rescue Plan
A worker who has been incapacitated by an injury or medical condition
and who is suspended by the full body harness must be rescued imme-
diately. So you must always have a rescue plan for such emergencies.
Adequately trained personnel and rescue equipment must be present for
rescue.
6.2- Anchor Point
The anchor point of the system comprises this product should preferably
be located above the user or should at least located at the waist level of
the user. An attachment point below this level will cause a serious injury
or death. The anchor point must conform to the requirements of the EN
795 standard and the minimum strength of it must be 12 kN.
6.3- Various Situations
* An energy absorber lanyard is the only device allowed for supporting
the body in a fall arrest system.
* In a fall-arrest system, it is essential to check the required clearance
under the user before each use, to avoid any impact with the ground or an
obstacle in case of a fall.
* Make sure that the anchor point is correctly positioned, in order to limit
the risk and the height of a fall.
* When using multiple pieces of equipment together, a dangerous situa-
tion can result if the safety function of one piece of equipment is affected
by the safety function of another piece of equipment.
* Users must be medically fit for activities at height. Warning, inert sus-
pension in a harness can result in serious injury or death.
* The instructions for each item of equipment used in conjunction with
this product must be read carefully.
* The instructions must be provided to users of this equipment in the
language of the country in which the product is to be used.
* This product is only allowed to use in fall arrest systems, not for heavy
weight loads.
* High temperatures, sharp edges, chemical influences, abrasion, electri-
cal hazards can influences the product negative.
* When a risk analysis before using the product shows, that a fall over an
edge is possible, adequate preventive actions are necessary.
* The user should avoid slack of the energy absorber lanyard every time
and in situations where a fall is possible.
* The user should not adjust the length of the energy absorber lanyard in
situations where a fall is possible.
* Lanyard can not be used choke hitched if neccessary.
* The knot on rope is not allowed.
7- General Information
7.1- Life Span
Although the potential lifespan is 10 years from the date of production, it
is very difficult to define the exact service life of it as it varies according
to the frequency and intense of use, environmental conditions, correct
maintenance and storage. Recommended life expectancy of this Lanyard
with energy absorber is 5 years from date of first use.
If the product has one of the deviations below, it should be withdrawn
from service immediately and should be
destroyed to prevent further use.
• It has suffered a high shock load or has had a load dropped on to it.
• There are discoloration, stiffness, cuts and tears, glazed or fused areas
on the webbing or ropes.
• There are cracks, deformation, corrosion, excessive wear on the metal
parts.
• It fails to pass inspection (before use or detailed inspection)
• Labels (markings) are illegible or absent
• It is extremely dirty and does not respond to normal washing.
• It has come into contact with chemicals and especially acids or is even
suspected.
• Its history is unknown.
• Its lifespan stated in the user’s manual has expired even it has never
been used.
• There is a slightest doubt that the products is no more safe and reliable.
7.2- Storage
Product is sold with storage bag and user guide. Additionally model and
applied standards are supplied on the product. During the storage keep
the product it’s own bag. Storage area of the product should meet follow-
ing requirements;
- Dry, away from direct sun light, room temperature
- Do not store together with acid, solvents etc.
- Keep away from direct heat sources.
- If the product humided during the storage, dry the product in room
temperature before usage.
7.3 Maintenance
Personal protective equipment should be maintained regularly to help
make sure that the equipment will operate properly when needed. To
clean your Lanyard with energy absorber you can wipe with a wet sponge.
For difficult stains you can use a mild soap and warm water not exceeding
30ºC. After cleaning it should be thoroughly rinsed in clean, cold water
and hung up to dry in a cool place away from direct heat sources.
Lanyard with energy absorber should be hung up or placed loosely in
a bag or other container to protect it from exposure to harmful fumes,
corrosive agent or light (artificial or sunlight). Do not use acidic or solvent
chemicals!
7.4 Changes and Repair
Changing a part, repair and addition to any component to product is
strictly forbidden without written authorisation of ROCK. Any repair to
