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2.1 Capacity
SAFEWAZE™ 019-5000 series Self Retracting Lanyards (SRL’s) are all designed in compliance with ANSI Z359.14 to
meet the weight capacity range of (130-310 lbs), OSHA up to 420 lbs (190.51 kg).
2.0 Limitations & Requirements
When installing or using this equipment always refer to the following requirements and limitations:
2.2 Anchorage
Anchorages selected for fall arrest systems shall have a strength capable of sustaining static loads applied in the
directions permitted by the system of at least:
1.
5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN) for non-certified anchorages, or
2.
Two times the maximum arresting force for certified anchorages.
When more than one fall arrest system is attached to an anchorage, the strengths set forth in (1) and (2) above shall be
multiplied by the number of systems attached to the anchorage.
From OSHA 1926.500 And 1910.66
Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest systems shall be independent of any anchorage being used to
support or suspend platforms, and capable of supporting at least 5,000 lbs (22.2 kN) per user attached, or be designed,
installed, and used as part of a complete personal fall arrest systems which maintains a safety factor of at least two, and
is under the supervision of a qualified person.
2.3 INSPECTION FREQUENCY
Either the Authorized Person
1
(User), or the Rescuer
2
must inspect this equipment before each use. Factory authorized
inspections must be completed by a Competent Person
3
other than the equipment user.
The inspection table (Table 4) In
this manual should be used to determine proper inspection frequency. The inspection checklist (see page 15) describes
proper inspection procedures. The Competent Person should record inspection results in the “Maintenance Log” located
in the back of this manual. (p 16)
1
Authorized Person
:
A person assigned by the employer to perform duties at a location where such person will be
exposed to a fall hazard.
2
Rescuer:
Person or persons other than the rescue subject acting to perform an assisted rescue by operation of a
rescue system.
3
Competent Person:
An individual designated by the employer to be responsible for the immediate supervision,
implementation, and monitoring of the employer’s managed fall protection program who, through training and
knowledge, is capable of identifying, evaluating, and addressing existing and potential fall hazards, and who has
the employer’s authority to take prompt corrective action with regard to such hazards.
WARNING:
The anchor point must be located at the same height or above the edge over which a fall
might occur. Never anchor SAFEWAZE™ SRL’s below user’s feet. SAFEWAZE™ 019-5000 series SRL’s
are Class B devices and tested as prescribed per ANSI Z359.14. Workers over 310 lbs (141 kg) must
not use these SRL’s where falls over edges may occur. Failure to comply with this warning may result in
equipment malfunction, serious injury, or death.
Type of Use
Application Examples
Conditions of Use
Inspection Frequency
Competent Person
Infrequent to Light
Rescue and Confined
Space, Factory
Maintenance
Good Storage Conditions, Indoor
or Infrequent Outdoor Use, Room
Temperature, Clean Environments
Annually
Moderate to Heavy
Transportation, Residential
Construction, Utilities,
Warehouse
Fair Storage Conditions, Indoor and
Extended Outdoor Use, All
Temperatures,
Clean or Dusty Environments
Semi-Annually to Annually
Severe to Continuous
Commercial Construction,
Oil and Gas, Mining
Harsh Storage Conditions, Prolonged
or Continuous Outdoor Use, All
Temperatures, Dirty Environment
Quarterly to Semi-
Annually
TABLE 4 - INSPECTION SCHEDULE PER ANSI Z359.14
