Sharp Edges
– Fall arrest equipment should always be protected from sharp edges. Sharp or abrasive edges can
cause excessive wear to equipment. If it is necessary to work around these type of surfaces, always use a wear
pad or barrier.
Clearance
– There must be sufficient clearance beneath the walking/ working surface to ensure that workers do
not contact an obstruction below.
Swing Falls
– It is important to work as close as possible under the horizontal lifeline to minimize swing fall
hazards. A swing fall hazard is a result of a worker walking and/or working too far away from the horizontal
lifeline. In the event of a fall, a worker that is not close to the horizontal lifeline will swing in a pendulum like
motion and could hit an obstruction, causing a serious injury. To minimize this type of hazard, work as closely
as possible to the horizontal lifeline and carefully evaluate any obstructions below the working surface.
4.0 IMPORTANT DO’S AND DON’TS
NOTE:
The components, materials and anchorage of a personal fall arrest system must be selected by a
competent person to match the system’s application, and workplace hazards and environment.
DO
DON’T
Use this device only with compatible
components from FALLTECH
.
Don’t use this Tripod if two or more legs
are NOT level.
Inspect equipment before each use.
Repair or modify this device.
Store equipment in a safe, dry area.
Don’t use this tripod without locking the
head and legs with the retraction pins.
Keep all literature and instructions in a safe
place for easy, quick reference.
Don’t use this Tripod without the use of the
web leg retention assembly.
Keep all inspection documents updated.
Use this equipment unless you have been
fully trained by a competent person and
fully understand how to use this equipment.
Keep all labels on fall protection equipment
readable.
Use this device if it has been exposed to
corrosion, chemicals, excessive heat,
flames, electrical charge, or shows signs of
any physical damage or deformation.
