Authorized Person - a person who is exposed to fall hazards during the course of
their work. This individual requires formal training in the use of personal fall
protection equipment and systems. The term Authorized Person may be used
interchangeably with User and End-User.
Competent Person – a trained and experienced person who is designated to
supervise, implement and monitor an employer’s managed fall protection
program. This individual is capable of identifying and addressing fall hazards and
is authorized to make decisions and take corrective action in the workplace.
Qualified Person – a person possessing a degree or professional certificate and
having extensive training, knowledge and experience with fall protection and who
is capable of designing and specifying fall protection equipment and systems to
address fall hazards.
Please read these instructions and be sure that you understand them prior to
utilizing this equipment. Also be sure to read the instructions included with other
components which are being utilized in your Personal Fall Arrest System
(Harnesses, connectors, anchorage connectors, etc.). Failure to understand and
comply with manufacturer’s instructions may result in serious injury or death. IF
YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY PART OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE
HAVE THEM EXPLAINED TO YOU BY A COMPETENT PERSON.
This product is to be used as part of a complete fall arrest system in accordance
with industry-recognized best-practices and your employer’s fall protection plan,
as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Be aware of
your employer’s fall protection plan and rescue plan. Be aware of the specific fall
hazards on your jobsite and work deliberately to avoid these hazards in the
course of your work. Also be aware of hazards and obstructions in your fall path,
and work with your employer to eliminate these hazards where possible. Failure
to be aware of and to address these hazards may result in serious injury or death.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do
use this device only with compatible components of a comprehensive fall arrest system.
Do
use this device only in a system which limits free fall distance to 6 ft or less.
Do
use extreme caution when rigging this device.
Do
rig this device to avoid the hazards of “swing fall” (see Section 2.9)
Do
use this device only when your clearance distance is a minimum of 2 ft AFTER you have
calculated the total fall distance (see section 2.10 for details on clear fall distances).
Do
make compatible connections (see Advisory #3 at the end of this Section).
Do
call FallTech if the device is damaged, does not pass inspection (see Section 8), or has
arrested a fall.
Don’t
use this component to hoist materials or equipment.
Don’t
use this equipment if it is damaged or if there are signs of excessive wear,
deterioration, deformation, tearing, abrasion or corrosion.
Don’t
use this equipment if you are working near high voltage power lines or other energized
electrical equipment.
Don’t
use near moving machinery which may entangle any component of the system.
Don’t
use this device if it will expose some element of your Personal Fall Arrest system
(PFAS) to sharp or jagged edges.
Don’t
use this device on highly abrasive surfaces or where it may be exposed to sharp or
jagged edges.
Don’t
use on slick or icy surfaces.
Don’t
use outdoors is temperatures are at or below freezing.
Don’t
leave outdoors when temperatures may be at or below freezing.
Don’t
fill this device with any substance other than water.
Don’t
attempt to use anti-freeze in this device.
