6
4.3 BODY
SUPPORT:
A full body harness must be worn when using DBI-SALA SRLs. For general fall protection
use connect to the back (dorsal) D-ring. For situations such as ladder climbing, it may be useful to connect
to the front of the harness. This is acceptable provided potential free fall is very short and footing can be
easily regained.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use a body belt for free fall applications. See OSHA 1926.502 for guidelines.
4.4 MAKING
CONNECTIONS:
When using a hook to make a connection, ensure roll-out cannot occur. See
Figure 3. Do not use hooks or connectors that will not completely close over the attachment object. Do not
use non-locking snap hooks. The mounting surface should meet the anchorage strength requirements stated
in section 2.2. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with each system component.
Figure 6 - Usage
4.5 OPERATION:
Inspect the SRL as described in section 5.0. Connect the SRL to a suitable anchorage or
anchorage connector as previously described. Connect self locking snap hook on end of lifeline to the fall
arrest attachment (full body harness). See Figure 6. Ensure connections are compatible in size, shape, and
strength. Ensure hook is fully closed and locked. Once attached, the worker is free to move about within
the recommended working area at normal speeds. If a fall occurs the SRL will lock and arrest the fall. Upon
rescue remove SRL from use. When working with an SRL, always allow the lifeline to recoil back into the
device under control. A short tag line may be required to extend or retract the lifeline during connection
and disconnection operations. During extended periods of time that the SRL is not used, the use of a tag
line is recommended to allow the lifeline to fully retract back into the housing. Depending in the work
site environment and conditions, it may be necessary to restrain the free end of the tag line to prevent
interference and entanglement with equipment or machinery.
4.6 RETRIEVAL AND RSQ CONTROLLED DESCENT:
The Sealed-Blok™ SRL can be purchased with optional
Retrieval and RSQ Controlled Descent features that allow use of the SRL for self-rescue (RSQ), assisted
rescue (Retrieval or RSQ), and lifting and lowering of materials (Retrieval). Separate SRL Retrieval Operator
Instructions and SRL RSQ Controlled Descent Operator Instructions are included with Sealed-Blok™ SRLs
equipped with these features.
4.7 DBI-SALA
FAST-LINE
TM
SYSTEM:
This unit is equipped with the DBI-SALA FAST-Line
TM
system permitting
a quick and easy
fi
eld replacement of the lifeline by a competent person who has been properly trained and
authorized by Capital Safety. Do not attempt to replace lifeline without
fi
rst receiving speci
fi
c instructions.
Contact Capital Safety for more information about FAST-Line
TM
. Refer to FAST-Line
TM
manual 5903076 Rev A.
WARNING:
In most cases, replacing the lifeline cannot be considered as a complete servicing. A thorough
inspection of the unit must be performed by a competent person, according to section 5.0. If the snap
hook impact indicator shows signs of activation (see
fi
gure 7), the unit should be removed from service
and fully serviced, including the brake and the other internal safety components. If it is known that the
impact indicator is activated but that the unit has not been used to arrest a fall (retrieval situation for
example) then it is acceptable that only the lifeline gets replaced, as long as the rest of the unit passes
the inspection of section 5.0.
5.0 INSPECTION
5.1 FREQUENCY:
• Before Each Use:
OSHA 1910.66, OSHA 1926.502 and ANSI Z359.1 (in Canada - CSA Z259.2.2)
require an inspection of equipment before each use. See 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4.
• Annual
Inspection:
ANSI Z359.1 requires a formal inspection of the SRL be completed by a competent
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