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Produced in collaboration with Technical Training & Compliance
TRAINING
All Provinces and States have specific training requirements for all users of fall protection equipment. This manual is to
be used as a tool for training and in no way replaces training of workers by qualified persons
It is the responsibility of every employer to ensure that their workers to understand how to safely use this equipment.
A complete training program will include a theoretical section and a practical section. Each user must be taught the
right way to use the HERCULES Mobile Anchoring System (conditions of use, installation method, distinction
between travel restraint and fall arrest, require material depending on the mode used, etc.) Training must also include
how to complete a pre use inspection of the HERCULES Mobile Anchoring System. Workers must also be instructed
on the correct way to calculate the total distance of a fall and calculate the minimum safe distance they will require for
their anchorage and equipment they will be using
Inspection, Maintenance, Storage
Inspection
The HERCULES Mobile Anchoring System must be inspected before every use. The user must use the verification
list in section 8 of the present manual. The inspection aims to identify elements that could affect the efficiency of the
HERCULES Mobile Anchoring System (missing or damage parts, corrosion, etc.).
The HERCULES Mobile Anchoring System must be inspected at least once a year by the manufacturer or a
Competent/Qualified person. In the case of a fall, the HERCULES Mobile Anchoring System must be verified by the
manufacturer before it can be used again. This inspection aims to insure the HERCULES Mobile Anchoring System
always adheres to the necessary specifications for its smooth and safe functioning.
Maintenance
The HERCULES Mobile Anchoring System does not require any particular maintenance, other than greasing of the
wheel bearings and checking tire pressure. However, if the user notes an abnormality at the inspection prior to its use,
the HERCULES Mobile Anchoring System must be removed from use and tagged: “Dangerous – Out of Use”. The
required repair must be made before putting back into service. Any part used for a repair must guarantee a safety
level at least equal to the one of the original part. Any repairs that are integral to the safety of the equipment and its
users must be approved by the manufacturer
Storage
The HERCULES Mobile Anchoring System must be stored in such a way as to not be exposed to shocks, bad
weather, corrosive substances or any other element that could damage it. Moreover, it is recommended not to store
the HERCULES Mobile Anchoring System at height due to its weight and the risks of injury.
