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1. Attach the energy absorber's connector to a frontal or dorsal
attachment point of full body harness (conformed to EN 361) -
[1]
2. Connect the lanyard's connector to the structural anchor point
of resistance min. 12 kN (conformed to EN 795):
- directly [2]
- with an additional connector [3], [4]. The length of an additional
connecting component must be consider during calculating
the safety clerance below working location.
ATTENTION:
- The shape of the structural anchor point shall not let self-acting
disconection of the device.
- The user should minimise the amount of slack in the lanyard
near a fall hazard.
- The user must rule out any risk of the situation (e.g. wrapping the
lanyard around neck) that during use arresting a fall the lanyard
may cause serious injury (including death).
- The user should avoid interleaving the lanyard between
construction elements or the situation when there is a risk of
falling over the sharp edge (e.g. roof edge).
3. While using the lanyard it’s forbidden to attach one of the
connectors of one of the lateral ends to energy absorber and
attach the connector of the second lateral end to the structural
anchor point - fig. 5.
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ASSEMBLING A FALL ARREST SYSTEM
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standards:
- EN 361 for full body harnesses
- EN 353-1, EN 353-2, EN 354, EN 355, EN 360, EN 362 for fall arresting systems
- EN 795 for equipment anchor points (permanent anchor points)
- EN 358 for work positioning systems
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carry out a careful inspection of personal protective equipment prior to each separate use in order to check its condition and operation. Inspections
must be performed by the user.
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such inspections should check all equipment elements with particular attention paid to: any defects, excessive wear, corrosion, points of tearing, cuts
and improper operation. Particular attention must also be paid to each individual device:
- full body harnesses and work positioning belts: buckles, adjustment elements, fastening points (snap hooks), slings, seams, loops;
- energy absorbers: hitch loops, slings, seams, body and connectors;
- lanyards and textile guides: lanyards, thimbles, connectors, adjustment elements, plaits;
- lanyards and steel guides: lanyards, wires, clamps, loops, thimbles, connectors, adjustment elements;
- retractable type fall arresters: lanyards or slings, correct operation of winding mechanism and locking mechanism, body, shock-absorber,
connectors;
- guided type fall arresters: device body and its correct movement along the guide, operation of locking mechanism, rollers, bolts and rivets,
connectors, safety shock-absorber;
- connectors (snap hooks): load-bearing body, riveting, main catch, operation of locking mechanism.
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personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use and undergo a complete periodical inspection at least once a year (after 12 months of
use). Periodical inspection must be carried out by a qualified person responsible for periodical inspections of safety equipment in a given place of
work. Periodical inspections must be also carried out by the equipment manufacturer or an authorised representative of the manufacturer. Such an
inspection should check all equipment elements with particular attention paid to: any defects, excessive wear, corrosion, points of tearing, cuts and
improper operation (see the previous point).
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If protective equipment has a complex structure, for example retractable type fall arresters, periodical inspections should be carried out only by the
equipment manufacturer or its authorised representative. The date of the subsequent inspection shall be specified after the periodical inspection has
been completed.
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regular periodical inspections are essential in terms of equipment condition and safety of users only fully operational equipment is able to provide
safety.
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make sure that all labels on protective equipment (elements of this equipment) are legible while performing a periodical inspection.
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all information concerning protective equipment (name, serial number, date of purchase and date of first operation, user name, information
concerning repairs and inspections and withdrawal from use) must be included in the Operation Sheet for a particular device. The factory where
equipment is stored is responsible for making entries in the Operation Sheet. The Sheet should be completed by the person responsible for safety
equipment in a given place of work. Equipment without a properly completed Operation Sheet cannot be used.
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if equipment is exported to other countries, the provider must equip it with operational and maintenance instructions as well as information concerning
periodical inspections and repairs in the language of the country where the equipment is going to be used.
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personal protective equipment must be immediately withdrawn from use if there are any doubts concerning its condition or operational correctness.
Equipment can be reused after it has undergone a complete inspection carried out by the manufacturer and written authorisation for reuse has been
issued.
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if personal protective equipment was used to prevent a fall, it must be withdrawn from use and physically destroyed.
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a full body harness in accordance with EN 361 is the only accepted device for keeping a body in the personal protective equipment against falls from
a height.
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fall arresting systems can be connected only to full body harness attachment points (buckles, loops) marked with the capital letter “A”.
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anchoring points (equipment) of fall personal protective equipment systems should have stable structure and their position should reduce the
possibility of falling and minimise the range of a free fall. The equipment anchoring point should be located above the users work position. The shape
and structure of the equipment anchoring point must provide a durable connection and prevent any random disconnection. It is recommended to use
certified and marked equipment anchoring points in accordance with EN 795.
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it is required to inspect the free space under the work-place on which personal protective equipment against falls form a height is going to be used in
order to eliminate the possibility of hitting any objects or lower planes while stopping a fall. The amount of free space under the work-place is
specified in the operational instructions of the protective equipment to be used.
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while using the device, pay special attention to hazardous situations which may influence equipment operation and the safety of users, including in
particular:
- kinking and rubbing of lanyards on sharp edges;
- pendulum (swing) falls;
- current conductivity;
- any damage such as cuts, wear, corrosion;
- extreme temperature impact;
- negative impact of weather conditions;
- impact of aggressive substances, chemicals, solvents, acids.
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personal protective equipment must be transported in packaging which protects it against damage or water, for example in bags made of
impregnated material or in steel or plastic containers or boxes.
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personal protective equipment must be cleaned and disinfected in order to avoid damaging the material (raw material) it is made of. Clean textile
materials (slings, lanyards) with cleaning agents intended for soft materials. It can be cleaned manually or washed in machines. It must be carefully
rinsed. Plastic elements can only be cleaned with water. Equipment which becomes wet during cleaning or while in operation must be carefully dried
in natural conditions, away from heat sources. Metal parts and mechanisms (springs, hinges, catches etc.) can be periodically greased in order to
improve their operation.
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personal protective equipment should be stored in loose packaging in well-ventilated dry rooms and protected against the impact of light, UV
radiation, dust, sharp objects, extreme temperatures and caustic substances.
all parts of the fall prevention equipment must be in accordance with appropriate regulations and equipment operational instructions and binding
NOTE
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In determining the space under the workplace required to arrest the fall, consider the length of
lanyard
as an additional element
that extends the distance for arresting a fall.
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The total length of the
absorber with
lanyard and
connectors
and fasteners shall not exceed 2 m.
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- The absorber with lanyard can be used in temperatures from -47 C to 50 C.
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Two separate lanyards each with an energy absorber should not be used side by side (i.e. parallel).
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It is permissible to use the safety lanyard without a shock absorber only as a rope that restricts (prevents) the worker from the
area at risk of a fall.
FUNDAMENTAL RULES FOR USING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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personal protective equipment cannot be used by people whose health condition may influence their safety during everyday use or emergency
procedures.
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there must be a rescue operation plan which can be used whenever needed.
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it is forbidden to perform any modifications of the equipment without the written consent of the manufacturer.
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any repairs of the equipment may be performed only by its manufacturer or an authorised representative of the manufacturer.
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personal protective equipment must be used in conformity with its operational purpose.
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personal protective equipment is considered personal equipment and should be used by a single person only.
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make sure that all elements of the equipment that constitute the fall prevention system are properly mated prior to use. Perform periodical inspections
of connections and mating of equipment in order to avoid unintentional loosening or disconnecting.
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it is forbidden to use protective equipment if one of its elements is hampered by another during operation.
personal protective equipment should be used only by people trained in operating it.
Energy absorber
Don’t use the elastic lanyard LE 111 or 2LE111 without the energy absorber as a fall protection.
It is strictly forbidden to use the elastic safety lanyard
as a protection against a fall from a height.
without the energy absorber
lanyard
lanyard
CORRECT
INCORRECT
central loop
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anyard may not be
used choke hitched
