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3.0 HARNESS USE
3.1
BEFORE EACH USE
of this equipment inspect it according to the
“Inspection and Maintenance Log” (Table 1)
.
3.2
PLAN
your system before use. Consider all factors that will affect your safety during use of this equipment. The following
list gives important points to consider when planning your system:
• Anchorage:
Select an anchorage capable of sustaining the Static Load requirements of the intended fall protection
application (see Section 1.1). The anchorage location should address Free Fall, Fall Clearance, Swing Fall, and
Environmental limitations described in Section 1.4.
• Sharp Edges:
Avoid working where system components may be in contact with, or abrade against, unprotected
sharp edges.
• After A Fall:
Components which have been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall must be removed from service
and destroyed.
• Rescue:
The employer must have a rescue plan when using this equipment. The employer must have the ability to
perform a rescue quickly and safely.
• Rescue Harness:
Rescue Harnesses are intended to be worn during normal work activities. Before using rescue
attachment elements for the first time, the user should carry out a suspension test in safe conditions to ensure the
harness is sized and fitted for optimal comfort during suspension.
3.3 BUCKLES:
Delta™ Full Body Harnesses are equipped with buckles for fastening and adjusting Leg Straps and Chest
Straps. Harness Body Belts have a Tongue Buckle. Figure 9 illustrates operation of each of the following buckles:
1. Quick Connect Buckles:
A. To fasten the Quick Connect Buckle, insert the Tab into the Receptor until a click is heard.
B. To adjust the attached Web Strap: Pull the Web Strap forward or backward through the Buckle Slot to tighten or
loosen.
C. To release the Quick Connect Buckle: Squeeze the Lock Levers on each side of the Receptor. Pull the Tab out of
the Receptor.
2. Tongue Buckles:
Fasten and adjust Tongue Buckles by passing the Tongue through the Buckle Frame and inserting
the Prong through the desired Grommet in the Tongue.
3. Pass Through Buckles:
Fasten and adjust Pass Through Buckles by passing the male buckle through the female
buckle frame.
3.4 ADJUSTMENTS:
Delta Harnesses are equipped with a pair of adjusters for adjusting the Shoulder Straps. Figure
10 illustrates adjustment of the adjusters:
1. Parachute Style Torso Adjusters:
To adjust the Shoulder Straps with the Parachute Style Torso Adjusters:
A. Pull on the free strap to tighten the Shoulder Strap. To loosen the Shoulder Strap, pull on the free strap and then
back the strap through the Parachute Adjuster.
B. When properly adjusted, secure the free strap in the Strap Keeper
3.5
DONNING AND FITTING THE DELTA VEST™ HARNESS:
Figure 11 illustrates the Delta Vest Full Body Harness. Prior
to each use, inspect the harness per the checklist on the
“Inspection and Maintenance Log (Table 1)”
. To don and fit the
harness:
;
Procedures for buckling and adjusting the straps on you Delta Harness will vary with the harness model. See Sections 3.3
thru 3.4 and Figures 9 thru 10 for details.
1. Lift harness by the back D-ring and untangle the straps. Allow leg straps to hang free.
2. Don the Vest Harness as you would a jacket. Do not zip the vest at this time.
3. Connect chest strap by passing the male buckle through the female buckle. Pass excess webbing through the loop keepers.
4. Reach between your legs and grasp the leg strap on your left side. Bring the strap up between your legs and connect
to the buckle attached to the yellow strap (orange on high visibility models; black on flame resistant models).
Connect right leg strap using the same procedure.
5.
Reach inside the vest and adjust shoulder straps to a snug fit. Left and right shoulder straps should be adjusted to the
same length. Re-adjust leg straps, chest strap, and shoulder straps as necessary for a snug fit.
6. Zip the vest closed.
3.6
DONNING AND FITTING THE DELTA VEST-STYLE HARNESS:
Figure 12 illustrates donning and fitting the Delta
Vest-Style Full Body Harness. Prior to each use, inspect the harness per the checklist on the
“Inspection and Maintenance
Log (Table 1)”
. To don and fit the harness:
;
Procedures for buckling and adjusting the straps on you Delta Harness will vary with the harness model. See Sections 3.3 thru 3.4
and Figures 9 thru 10 for details.
;
If your harness incorporates loops for a removable waist belt, the belt should be installed through the four loops (A) in the harness
as shown in Figure 13. The hip pad, if used, is secured to the belt by passing the belt through the hip pad loops.
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