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Safety Information
Failure to understand and comply with safety regulations may result in serious
injury or death. Regulations included herein are not all-inclusive, are for
reference only, and are not intended to replace a Competent Person’s
judgement or knowledge of federal or state standards.
Do not alter equipment. Do not misuse equipment.
Workplace conditions, including, but not limited to, flame, corrosive chemicals, electrical shock, sharp
objects, machinery, abrasive substances, weather conditions, and uneven surfaces, must be
assessed by a Competent Person before fall protection equipment is selected.
The inspection of the workplace must anticipate where workers will be performing their duties, the
routes they will take to reach their work, and the potential and existing fall hazards they may be
exposed to. Fall protection equipment must be chosen by a Competent Person. Selections must
account for all potential hazardous workplace conditions. All fall protection equipment should be
purchased in new and unused condition.
Harnesses and connectors selected must be compliant with manufacturer’s instructions, and must be
of compatible size and configuration. Snap hooks, carabiners, and other connectors must be
selected and applied in a compatible fashion. All risk of disengagement must be eliminated. All snap
hooks and carabiners must be self-locking and self-closing, and must never be connected to each
other.
A pre-planned rescue procedure is required in the event a fall occurs. The rescue plan must be
project-specific. The rescue plan must allow for employees to rescue themselves, or provide an
alternative means for their prompt rescue. Store rescue equipment in an easily accessible and clearly
marked area.
Training of Authorized Persons to correctly erect, inspect, disassemble, maintain, store, and use
equipment must be provided by a Competent Person. Training must include the ability to recognize
fall hazards, minimize the likelihood of fall hazards, and the correct use of personal fall arrest
systems.
WARNING
Age, fitness, and health conditions can seriously affect the worker should a fall occur. Consult a
doctor if there is any reason to doubt a user’s ability to withstand and safely absorb fall arrest forces
or perform set-up of equipment. Pregnant women and minors must not use this equipment.
Physical harm may still occur even if fall safety equipment functions correctly. Sustained post-fall
suspension may result in serious injury or death. Use trauma relief straps to reduce the effects of
suspension trauma.
