USE AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
edition: 1/05.10.2020
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14. ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES FOR USE OF
PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
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Anchor point AT150 must be used in accordance with
instruction manuals for personal fall protection equipment
and standards:
EN 361 - full body harnesses
EN 352-3; EN 355; EN 360 - fall restraint devices
EN 362 - connectors
EN 795 / TS16415 - anchor points
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personal fall protection equipment should be used only by
personnel trained in its use.
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personal fall protection equipment must not be used by a
person with medical condition that could affect safety of
the equipment user in normal and emergency use.
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prepare a rescue plan to be implemented whenever
necessary.
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it is forbidden to make any alterations or additions to the
equipment without prior written consent given by the
manufacturer.
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any repair shall only be carried out by manufacturer of the
equipment or his certified representative.
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personal fall protection equipment shall not be used for
any purpose other than intended.
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personal fall protection equipment provides individual
protection and shall be used by one person only.
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before each use make sure that all parts of fall protection
system cooperate correctly. Periodically examine
connections and fitting of components of the equipment
to prevent any accidental loosening or disconnection.
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it is forbidden to use a combination of the equipment
where function of any one item is affected by, or interferes
with the function of any other.
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before each use of personal fall protection equipment, a
pre-use check should be carried out to ensure that it is in
a serviceable condition and operates correctly.
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In particular, inspect all accessible elements of the
equipment for any damages, excessive wear, corrosion,
abrasion, cutting or improper function. For individual
devices pay particular attention to:
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in full body harnesses and work positioning devices:
buckles, regulating elements, attachment points
(buckles), webbings, seams, belt loops;
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in energy absorbers: attachment loops, webbings,
seams, housing, connectors;
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in lanyards and textile guides: rope, loops, thimbles,
connectors, regulating parts, splices;
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in lanyards and steel guides: rope, wires, clamps,
loops, thimbles, connectors, regulating parts;
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in retractable type fall arresters: lanyard or webbing,
retractor and locking mechanism for proper
operation, housing, energy absorber, connectors;
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in guided type fall arresters: body, proper guiding,
locking mechanism for proper operation, rollers, bolts
and rivets, connectors, energy absorber;
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in connectors (snap hooks): load-bearing body,
rivets, main pawl, locking mechanism functionality.
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at least once a year, after each 12 months of use,
personal fall protection equipment must be
withdrawn from use to carry out periodic detailed
inspection. Periodic inspection can be carried out by
a person who is responsible for periodic inspections
in user’s organisation and properly trained in this
respect. Periodic inspections can be carried out also
by the manufacturer of the equipment or his
authorized representative, or an authorized
company. Inspect in detail all accessible elements of
the equipment paying attention to any damages,
excessive wear, corrosion, abrasion, cutting or
incorrect function (see the above item.) In some
cases, if fall protection equipment has a complex
design (e.g. fall arresters), periodic inspections can
be carried out by the manufacturer of the equipment,
or his authorized representative only. After the
periodic inspection, date of the next inspection
should be defined.
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regular periodic inspections are essential in respect
of the equipment condition and safety of users which
is dependent on functionality and durability of the
equipment.
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during periodic inspection it is necessary to check the
legibility of all markings on the equipment (identity
label of the device).
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all information on fall protection equipment (name,
serial number, date of purchase and date of first use,
name of user, information on repairs and inspections
and withdrawal from use) must be provided in the
Identity card of the
device. It is responsibility of user’s
organisation to provide the Identity card and to fill in
the required details. The Identity card should be filled
in by a person in charge of personal fall protection
equipment in user’s organisation. It is forbidden
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use personal fall protection equipment if the Identity
card is not filled in.
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if the equipment is re-sold outside the original
country of destination the reseller must provide
instructions for use, for maintenance, for periodic
inspection and for repair in language of the country
where the product is to be used.
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personal fall protection equipment must be
withdrawn from use immediately if any doubts arise
in regard of its condition, or proper operation. The
equipment must not be used until manufacturer of
the equipment carries out a detailed inspection and
gives his written consent to use the equipment again.
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personal fall protection equipment must be
withdrawn from use immediately and destroyed if it
has been used to arrest a fall.
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full body harness is the only admissible device to be
used to support the user’s body in personal fall
protection equipment.
