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GENERAL USE WARNINGS

VISUALLY  INSPECT  TEMPORARY  ANCHOR  PRIOR  TO,  AND 

FOLLOWING  EACH  USE,  TO  ENSURE  IT  IS  IN  A  SERVICEABLE 

CONDITION (refer to section 5.1). IF IN DOUBT, REMOVE FROM 

SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.

INSTALLATION  AND  USE  OF  THIS  PORTABLE  ROOF  ANCHOR 

MUST  BE  PERFORMED  BY,  OR  UNDER  THE  SUPERVISION  OF  A 

COMPETENT PERSON.

DO NOT ATTACH OR USE TEMPORARY ROOF ANCHOR WITHOUT 

FIRST  READING,  UNDERSTANDING  &  FOLLOWING  THESE 

INSTRUCTIONS.

DO NOT USE THE PORTABLE ANCHOR FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER 

THAN FOR WHICH IT HAS BEEN DESIGNED.

PRIOR  TO  COMMENCEMENT  OF  WORK,  PLEASE  ENSURE  THAT 

YOU HAVE READ AND COMPREHENDED THE DETAIL REFERRING 

TO POSITIONING OF THE ANCHOR AND THE APPROPRIATE SAFE 

WORK AREA.

THIS  TEMPORARY  ANCHOR  POINT  MUST  BE  SUBJECTED  TO  A 

DOCUMENTED INSPECTION EVERY 12 MONTHS BY A COMPETENT 

PERSON.

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This  is  a  Temporary  Anchorage  device  that    has  been  designed  as  a 

component  of  a  personal  fall  arrest  system  and  is  for  use  only  where 

there  are  no  other  practical  means  of  connection  or  work  practice. 

Relevant State or national legislation may impose obligations to provide 

safe systems of work. To discharge these responsibilities, conduct hazard 

identification  and  risk  assessment  with  reference  to  the  hierarchy  of 

control of risks. Refer to your local State or Federal guidelines or Code of 

Practice for safe work on roofs for more details. 

Anchors  must  be  properly  installed  prior  to  the  operator  attaching  to 

them and then used according to requirements contained in this manual.

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Содержание Anchor on the Go

Страница 1: ...and follow instructions in this guideline for each component of the complete system Manufacturer s instructions must be followed for correct care use and maintenance of this product Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death Reading this manual of itself does not constitute competency based training in the use of fall arrest produc...

Страница 2: ...r on the Go on the roof 7 2 2 Removal of Anchor on the Go 10 3 0 Provision of Personal Protective Equipment 10 3 1 Types of PPE 10 4 0 Using Anchor on the Go with fall protection equipment and warnings 11 5 0 Standards Compliance 14 5 1 Inspection care and maintenance 14 5 2 Training in the use of fall arrest systems 14 5 3 Supervision of the use of fall arrest systems 15 6 0 Schematic drawings of...

Страница 3: ...ND THE APPROPRIATE SAFE WORK AREA THIS TEMPORARY ANCHOR POINT MUST BE SUBJECTED TO A DOCUMENTED INSPECTION EVERY 12 MONTHS BY A COMPETENT PERSON 1 0 INTRODUCTION This is a Temporary Anchorage device that has been designed as a component of a personal fall arrest system and is for use only where there are no other practical means of connection or work practice Relevant State or national legislation...

Страница 4: ... work on the roof a second anchor device must be used Connecting two lines to a single anchorage device is NOT permitted Where two connecting devices are attached to the same anchorage point e g two snap hooks the snap hooks may rub against each other causing them to be entangled or even become disengaged from the anchorage device Additionally testing has concluded that whilst this device can sust...

Страница 5: ...load equal to 15kN for single point connection as per AS NZS1891 4 1 3 Recommendations Employers Supervisors and Operators should ensure that Locations of anchors comply with the requirements for safe use safe access the pendulum effect as stipulated in AS NZS 1891 4 clause 3 2 Structural supports for anchors are assessed separately by a suitably qualified engineer as stipulated in AS NZS 1891 4 c...

Страница 6: ...old slipping on a wet or steep pitched roof caused by inclement weather or inappropriate footwear accessing varying roof levels through a fragile roof through a ceiling skylight or vent being blown or knocked over the edge of a roof All such hazards should be identified in the risk assessment process and documented with relevant precautions to be taken to avoid personal injury in advance of any wo...

Страница 7: ...tended temporary anchor installation shall be provided Access to the roof will generally be by scaffold or ladder systems Scaffolding may only be erected moved or disassembled by a competent person and fall protection principles must be followed in those processes Further information can be obtained from AS NZS 4576 Guidelines for Scaffolding Where access is by ladder systems the following items s...

Страница 8: ... Portable Ladders Part 5 Selection Safe Use and Care Safely position a portable ladder close to the roof location where the temporary anchor is to be located Ensure the ladder is securely fastened to the building to remove the risk of a fall from the ladder refer to Figure Three 8 Figure Three ...

Страница 9: ...ans If they do not fit within the pan reposition the locking cams into an alternative adjustment position along the L angle until they do Note When adjusting the position of the locking levers ensure left and right levers are correctly installed Refer to section 6 Figure Eight a b for correct orientation Step 5 Securely push down locking cam levers onto roof sheeting to achieve a solid connection ...

Страница 10: ...ation 3 0 PROVISION OF PPE Before commencing work on roofs the contractors doing the work should assess all foreseeable conditions likely to affect the health and safety of the employees or themselves as identified during the risk assessment procedure and arrange for the provision and use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment PPE If alternative means of access can be arranged safely without...

Страница 11: ...f work being completed Step 2 Once the Anchor on the Go is installed as per instructions in Section 2 0 ensure the rope is of sufficient length to hang two metres past the proposed connection point on the alternative side of the roof in order to facilitate attachment to a fall arrest attachment point prior to leaving the ladder or scaffold The rope should be pulled tight and tensioned to ensure al...

Страница 12: ...lessens overall fall distance and reduces possible fall distance in the event the roof surface gives way allowing the person to fall through GENERAL OPERATIONAL WARNINGS SAFE WORK AREA When traversing the roof the same procedure should be followed and should be set up such that the system operator will be prevented from reaching an unprotected edge The operator of the Anchor on the Go Portable Roo...

Страница 13: ...he ridge line or ridge capping of a roof Do not work outside an arc of 30 degrees either side of the centre line on the Anchor on the Go to reduce the danger of swing fall hazards Always work a minimum of 2m from unprotected edge refer to Figure Seven below 13 Figure Seven ...

Страница 14: ...orn or damaged parts Inspect for sharp edges burrs cracks or corrosion Inspect all other fall protection equipment used along with this system in accordance to manufacturer s instructions Check that all components are currently within the inspection period If in doubt do not use the equipment and refer to a competent person for inspection and certification 5 2 Training in the use of fall arrest sy...

Страница 15: ...on to the system of work are authorised to carry out the work That adequate occupational safety and health systems are in place and functional and that safe work practices have been adopted and are used This should include the use of fall arrest systems and devices 6 0 ANCHOR SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS WARNING Levers are separately marked L and R Ensure anchor cam levers are re installed in the correct lo...

Страница 16: ...16 Figure Eight b Left lever marked L Right lever marked R ...

Страница 17: ...LOG Serial Number Model Number Date Purchased Inspection Date Inspection Items Noted Corrective Action Maintenance Performed Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By ...

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Страница 20: ... any way increase the scope of this warranty CAPITAL SAFETY will not accept liability for defects that are the result of product abuse misuse alteration or modification or for defects that are due to a failure to install maintain or use the product in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions CAPITAL SAFETY S WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE END USER THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE...

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