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Issue Date: 18/04/13 Issue No: 5
Uni 8™ Overhead Horizontal Lifeline System
Using The System
Section 7.0
7.1
GENERAL POINTS
Only personnel trained in the correct use of the system and in safe working at height procedures should use the system.
Prior to accessing/using the system the user must:
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Read the instructions for use and ensure they are familiar with the restrictions for the use of the system
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Carry out the pre-use checks from section 6.0
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Ensure they have the correct user equipment and that it is correctly fitted
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Ensure the maximum number of users and user weight is not exceeded
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Ensure that if a fall is possible a rescue plan has been established and that a rescue can be facilitated within 15 minutes or sooner
of the fall occurring. It is strongly recommended that users do not work alone incase of an incident.
7.2
USER EQUIPMENT
Always wear a full body harness. The user should attach their fall arrest device to the rear D ring of the harness.
This prevents the fall arrest device getting in the way during movement and in the event of a fall, ensures minimum trauma to the user.
Always ensure that the locking mechanism of the karabiner is properly closed before proceeding and get a second person to check
the attachment.
7.3
ATTACHING TO THE SYSTEM
Access to the system should be gained from a position of safety. If necessary the user should use other safety equipment,
such as a twin tailed lanyard to facilitate safe access to the attachment area.
Section 7 continued on next page
Product Application
