Rev. 10-11-04
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Copyright 2004 Gemtor, Inc.
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T
RAINING
:
The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be
exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize
the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be
followed in order to minimize these hazards.[OSHA 1926.503(a)(1)]
The employer shall assure that each employee has been trained, as necessary,
by a competent person qualified in the following areas:
(I) The nature of fall hazards in the work area;
(ii) The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and
inspecting the fall protection systems to be used;
(iii) The use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems,
safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled
access zones, and other protection to be used;
(iv) The role of each employee in the safety monitoring system when this system
is used;
(v) The limitations on the use of mechanical equipment during the performance of
roofing work on low-sloped roofs;
(vi) The correct procedures for the handling and storage of equipment and
materials and the erection of overhead protection; and
(vii) The role of employees in fall protection plans;
(viii) The standards contained in this subpart.[OSHA1926.503(a)(2)]
The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by
preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall
contain the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the
training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the
signature of the employer. If the employer relies on training conducted by another
employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification
record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was
adequate rather than the date of actual training.[OSHA 1926.503(b)(1)]
I
NSPECTION
:
ENERGY ABSORBER
An energy absorber pack has been supplied as an integral part of your self-
retracting lanyard. It is located at the end of the lanyards webbing, just above the
locking snaphook. The energy absorber reduces the possibility of the lanyard
being overloaded. When used according to these instructions the energy
absorber will elongate approximately 6 inches or less. If the unit is subjected to
unusually high forces caused by overloading or improper use that leads to a
freefall then the energy absorber may expand up to 42”. Then energy absorber
also serves as a stress indicator. Any elongation of the energy absorber is
evidence that the unit has seen impact forces and should be removed from
service and returned to Gemtor for repair and/or recertification.
BEFORE EACH USE
Inspect the entire fall arrest unit for any indication of damage, wear or malfunction
to include but not limited to, worn webbing or damaged locking snaphook.
Remove from service immediately if the unit is damaged, has been subjected to a
fall, does not pass inspection, the energy absorber has been activated or if the
unit has not been inspected by a competent person within the last 12 months
(shorter inspection intervals should be used if the unit is subjected to harsh
conditions).