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blocfor™ is a range of CE-marked, self-retracting
fall arresters which comply with the EC directive
on PPE. The certificate of conformity issued by the
APAVE certification body covers their use as per the
requirements sta
ted in standard EN 360:2002.
The certificate of conformity with regard to PPE issued
by the APAVE certification body excludes applications
associated with other uses, such as conformity with
standard EN 1496:2017, rescue lifting systems.
1.
General warnings specific to
recovery devices
1. Before using a blocfor™ self-retracting fall arrester,
and to ensure that the equipment is used safely and
effectively, it is essential that the user reads and
understands the information given in the manual
supplied by TRACTEL SAS. This manual should be
available at all times to all users. Additional copies
can be supplied on request.
2. Before using this safety device, it is essential that
users receive training on how to use it. Check the
condition of associated equipment and make sure
that there is adequate room for fall clearance.
3. The blocfor™ self-retracting fall arrester must only be
used by trained and competent personnel, or under
the supervision of trained and competent personnel.
4. Any blocfor™ self-retracting fall arrester which does
not appear to be in good condition or which has
already served to arrest a fall should be inspected,
along with all its associated equipment, by TRACTEL
SAS or by a qualified and competent technician who
must provide written authorisation for the continued
use of the system. It is advisable to carry out a visual
inspection prior to each use.
5. The equipment should not undergo any modification
or addition without prior written approval from
TRACTEL SAS. The equipment must be transported
and stored in its original packaging.
6. Any blocfor™ self-retracting fall arrester which has
not been inspected during the previous 12 months
or which has served to arrest a fall must not be
used. It can only be used again after a new periodic
inspection has been carried out by an approved
and competent technician who can authorise its
use in writing. In the absence of these inspections
and authorisations, the blofcor™ self-retracting fall
arrester shall be disassembled and destroyed.
7. The working load limit for the blocfor™ self-arresting
fall-arrester is 150 kg.
8. If the mass of the operator plus the mass of his/her
equipment and tools is between 100 kg and 150 kg,
it is crucial to ensure that this total mass (op
equ tools) does not exceed the working load
limit of any individual component in the fall arrest
system.
9. This equipment is suitable for use on an open air site
and within a temperature range of -35°C to +60°C.
Avoid any contact with sharp edges, rough surfaces
and chemical substances.
10. If you are responsible for assigning the equipment
to an employee or person in a similar capacity,
ensure that you comply with the applicable health
and safety at work regulations.
11.
The operator must be physically and mentally
fit when using this equipment. In case of doubt,
check with his/her doctor or with the occupational
physician. Pregnant women are prohibited from
using the equipment.
12. The equipment must not be used beyond its limits
or in any situation other than that for which it has
been designed: see “4. Functions and description”.
13. It is advisable to personally allocate a blocfor™ self-
retracting fall arrester to each operator, especially if
this operator is an employee.
14. Before using an EN 363 fall-arresting system, the
user must ensure that each of its components is in
good working order: safety system, locking system.
When setting up, it is essential to ensure that the
safety functions are not degraded in any way.
15. For a fall-arrest system, it is essential to check,
prior to each use, the free space under the operator
at his/her workplace, so that if the person falls
there is no risk of them hitting the ground or any
obstacle in their path (before the fall-arrest system
activates).
16. A fall-arrest harness is the only body-gripping device
that is permitted for use in a fall-arrest system.
17. It is essential for the safety of the operator that the
device or anchor point is correctly positioned and
that work is carried out so as to minimise the risk of
falls from height.
18. For the safety of the operator, if the equipment is
sold outside the primary country of intended sale,
the dealer shall supply an instruction manual and
instructions regarding maintenance, periodic
inspections and repair work, all of which shall be
written in the language of the country in which the
equipment shall be used.
19. The working load limit is 150 kg for the blocfor™
20R/30R self-retracting fall arrester, irrespective of
whether it is used as a fall arrester (EN 360) or for
rescue lifting (EN 1496 class B).
20. A rescue plan must be drawn up and in place.
