3M DBI SALA 1340005, Инструкция пользователя

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• Hazards: Use of this equipment in areas where surrounding hazards exist may require additional precautions to reduce the
possibility of injury to the user or damage to the equipment. Hazards may include, but are not limited to: high heat, caustic
chemicals, corrosive environments, high voltage power lines, explosive or toxic gases, moving machinery, or overhead materials
that may fall and contact the user or fall arrest system. Avoid working where your Lanyard may cross or tangle with that of
another worker. Avoid working where an object may fall and strike the Lanyard; resulting in loss of balance or damage to the
Lanyard. Do not allow the Lanyard to pass under arms or between legs.
• Sharp Edges: Sharp edges the Lanyard lifeline can contact during a fall must have a minimum radius of 0.125 in (0.3
cm). Where contact with a sharp edge is unavoidable, cover the edge with a protective material.
2.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2.1 FALL PROTECTION AND RESCUE PLAN: The employer must have a Fall Protection and Rescue Plan in place. The
plan should provide guidelines and requirements for an employer’s managed fall protection program, including policies,
duties and training; fall protection procedures; eliminating and controlling fall hazards; rescue procedures; incident
investigations; and evaluating program effectiveness.
2.2 INSPECTION FREQUENCY: Lanyards shall be inspected by the worker
1
before each use. Additionally, inspections shall be
conducted by a Competent Person
2
other than the user. Extreme working conditions (harsh environment, prolonged use,
etc.) may necessitate more frequent competent person inspections. The competent person shall determine appropriate
inspection intervals. Inspection procedures are described in the Inspection & Maintenance Log (Table 2) . Results of
the Competent Person inspection should be recorded in the Inspection and Maintenance Log or recorded with the Radio
Frequency Identification (RFID) system.
2.3 BODY SUPPORT: A Full Body Harness must be used with the lanyard. The harness connection point must be above the user’s
center of gravity. A body belt is not authorized for use with Energy-Absorbing Lanyards. If a fall occurs when using a body belt,
it may cause unintentional release or physical trauma from improper body support.
2.4 COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS: Unless otherwise noted, 3M equipment is designed for use with 3M approved
components and subsystems only. Substitutions or replacements made with non approved components or subsystems may
jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may affect safety and reliability of the complete system.
2.5 COMPATIBILITY OF CONNECTORS: Connectors are compatible with connecting elements when the size and shape of
either component does not cause the connector to inadvertently open, regardless of orientation. Connectors must comply
with applicable standards. Connectors must be fully closed and locked during use.
3M Connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as specified in each instruction manual. Ensure
connectors are compatible with the system components to which they are connected. Do not use equipment that is non-
compatible. Use of non-compatible components may cause the connector to unintentionally disengage (see Figure 6). If
the connecting element to which a connector attaches is undersized or irregular in shape, a situation could occur where
the connecting element applies a force to the gate of the connector (A). This force could then cause the gate to open (B),
disengaging the connector from the connecting element (C).
2.6 MAKING CONNECTIONS: Making Connections: All connections must be compatible in size, shape, and strength. See
Figure 7 for examples of inappropriate connections. Do not attach snap hooks and carabiners:
A. To a D-ring to which another connector is attached.
B. In a manner that would result in a load on the gate. Large-throat snap hooks should not be connected to standard-
size D-Rings or other connecting elements, unless the snap hook has a gate strength of 16 kN (3,600 lbf) or greater.
C. Directly to webbing or rope lanyard or tie-back material, unless the instruction manuals for both the lanyard and
connector specifically allow such a connection.
D. To each other.
E. Directly to webbing or rope lanyard or tie-back (unless the manufacturer’s instructions for both the lanyard and
connector specifically allows such a connection).
F. To any object whose size or shape does not allow the connector to fully close and lock, or that could cause connector
roll-out.
G. In a manner that does not allow the connector to align properly while under load.
1 Worker:
Any person wo is protected from falling by an active Fall Protection system; or, in the case of a Fall Arrest system, any person who
might fall while attached to the system.
2 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.