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The following information must be read and understood; failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
Working at heights is a dangerous practice. The following guidelines are of an inherently general nature and as such they are not a substitute for training, common
sense and safe working practices. These products must only be used in an occupation/workplace where the user receives appropriate training under the respective
government workplace legislation or from an approved supplier. For guidance on the use of fall protection equipment, its inspection, location of anchorage points and
general fall protection practices we recommend AS/NZS 1891-4 be consulted.
1.
Users of this equipment must check the condition of the equipment before and after each use, do not use equipment if there is any doubt about its ability to perform
as required.
2.
This equipment must not be altered in any way.
3.
Only one person at a time is to be connected to this equipment.
4.
Any equipment involved in sustaining a fall must be withdrawn from service.
5.
The user must be aware that forces experienced during the arrest of a fall or prolonged suspension may cause bodily injury
6.
Employers must plan for the prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall
7.
To gain any benefit from fall protection equipment it must be worn correctly and be connected to a suitable anchorage point (see AS/NZS 1891-4 for information on
anchorage points) when engaging fall protection equipment always confirm the connection visually and by loading the connection in the likely direction of load.
8.
Where there is a likelihood of a free fall greater than 600-mm a full body harness must be used with an energy-absorbing component.
9.
The purpose of this equipment is to provide a means of providing ‘Restraint’ (prevention of the wearer moving into a position where he or she could fall) or ‘Fall
Arrest’ where the maximum free fall does not exceed 2 m (see individual components markings).
10. The attachment should only be secured to an anchorage point or line, which is at a level, which will result in the minimum free fall consistent with the wearer's ability
to carry out the work task in a safe manner.
11. If any of this equipment is exposed to hazardous chemicals or atmosphere, the manufacturer should be consulted to determine whether the equipment is suitable
for continued use.
12. Do not allow rope or webbing to come in contact with high temperature surfaces, welding, heat sources, electrical hazards or moving machinery
13. Never use fall protection equipment for purposes other than those for which it has been designed.
14. The compatibility of all components in the system should be checked by a competent person
15. When connecting always confirm the action and engagement of the hook latches and karabiners used.
16. Always connect the fall arrester rope grab to the appropriate connection point on the harness (some points are for Fall Arrest whilst others are for Restraint only)
17. If the system you have purchased includes an energy absorber and it has started to deploy, then the equipment must be discarded immediately and not used
again.
18. If the equipment you have purchased is Fall Arrest equipment it suitable for arresting a free fall up to but not exceeding 2m.
19. When setting up a fall arrest system it is important to calculate the potential fall distance and to make sure that the fall distance is free from obstructions. See
AS/NZS1891-4 for guidelines on fall distance calculation.
S
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If a person is suspended in a harness for a length of time and is immobilised, depending on the individual’s susceptibility, they may suffer from
“Suspension Trauma”.
The following are the recommendations of
AS/NZS 1891-4: 2000
“Although the condition is still being researched, it is recommended that certain measures be taken to reduce the effects of this condition or delay its onset. It appears to
help if the person is suspended in a substantially horizontal position or with the knees elevated, and with the opportunity to pump the legs, ideally with the feet against a
firm surface. The person should be encouraged to maintain leg activity by both moving the legs and where possible pushing against a firm surface at regular intervals
until retrieval can be effected.”
M
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The user’s company safety officer should maintain a record log of servicing & inspection dates for this unit. (See AS/NZS1891-4 for guidance on inspection cycles)
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For cleaning use a mild soap or detergent in warm water. Rinse parts in luke warm water after cleaning. A clean dry cloth can be used to dry metal components.
Small applications of mineral oil can be used as a lubricant after cleaning, on mechanical devices such as karabiners and hooks.
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After necessary cleaning, drying & lubrication, store the equipment in a dry, dark cool position, away from chemicals, corrosives, high humidity, sharp objects, U.V
radiations, salt environment, or any other possible causes of damage.
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Do not store the equipment wet.
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