ATTACH
ENERGY
ABSORBER
ONLY TO
DORSAL
D-RING
MAXIMUM ATTACHMENT DISTANCE
WITH HOOK WITHOUT HOOK
ACCEPTABLE DESIGNED RETAINER
DO NOT
ATTACH
ENERGY
ABSORBER
TO ANCHOR
When using lanyards commonly referred to as "100% tie-off”, "Y" type,
"double" or "twin leg" shock absorbing lanyards. This supplement provides
additional information on the use of these types of lanyards that are used
with a personal fall arrest systems.
Practices that must be followed in order to use a 100% tie-off lanyard
safely.
1. The shock absorber pack portion of the lanyard assembly MUST be
connected to the back dorsal D-ring ONLY, by way of a double locking
lanyard snap hook (other connectors provided, consult ULTRA-SAFE,
INC.) connect shock absorber directly to the dorsal D-ring.
2.
Do not connect shock absorber to the anchorage point at any time.
3. Do not connect the unused leg of the lanyard assembly to any portion
of the full body harness, unless a specifically designed lanyard snap
hook loop retainer is provided for this purpose.
4. When connecting from one anchorage point to the next (traversing a
vertical or horizontal structure) do not connect to an anchorage point
further apart than, the length of the lanyard.
5. When using a 100% tie-off lanyard assembly, do not allow any part of
the lanyard to pass under arms or legs.
6.
Connection of both lanyard legs to separate anchorage points is
acceptable, as long as anchorage points are within the length of the
lanyard.
7. The hip attachment elements shall be used as a pair, and shall be used
solely for work positioning. the hip attachment elements shall not be
used for fall arrest. Hip attachments are often used for work
positioning by arborists, utility workers climbing poles and
construction workers tying rebar and climbing on form walls. Users
are cautioned against using the hip attachment elements (or any other
rigid point on the Full Body Harness) to store the unused end of a fall
arrest lanyard, as this may cause a tripping hazard.
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Note: For more on proper fit, refer to our website. Click on Videos and refer to video #12.
UNINTENTIONAL DISENGAGEMENT
If the connecting element to which a snap hook (shown) or carabiner attaches is undersized or irregular in shape, a situation could occur
where the connecting element applies a force to the gate of the snap hook or carabiner. This force may cause the gate (of either a
self-locking or a non-locking snap hook) to open, allowing the snap hook or carabiner to disengage from the connecting point.
Inappropriate Connections
Unintentional Disengagement
A. Small ring or other
non-compatability
shaped element.
B. Force is applied to the
snap hook.
C. The gate presses
against the
connecting ring.
D. The gate opens allowing
the snap hook to slip off.
A.
B.
C.
D.
