AUTHORIZED PERSON INSTRUCTIONS
Performing duties where a fall hazard exists can be dangerous. Therefore, it is important for the Authorized Person to be
instructed in the use of their Complete Fall Arrest System and to understand the severe consequences of careless use. It is not
intended that these suggestions take precedence over existing plant safety rules and regulations or OSHA regulations. However,
a thorough study of the following information should provide a better understanding of safe use and afford a greater margin of
safety. It must be recognized that these are suggestions for the authorized person working in the presence of a fall hazard. It
is the responsibility of the owner to make personnel aware of all federal, state and local rules and codes, and to make certain
authorized persons are properly trained.
Qualifications
Working while being exposed to a fall hazard, to be safe and efficient, requires skill: the exercise of extreme care and good
judgment, alertness and concentration, and rigid adherence to proven safety rules and practices as outlined in applicable and
current ANSI and OSHA safety standards. In general practice, no person should be authorized to work while being exposed to a
fall hazard:
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Who cannot speak the appropriate language or read and understand the printed instructions.
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Who is not of legal age to work while being exposed to a fall hazard.
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Whose hearing or eyesight is impaired (unless suitably corrected with good depth perception).
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Who may be suffering from heart or other ailments which might interfere with their safe performance.
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Who may be pregnant or have any condition where the exposure to maximum arresting force of a fall event may be a
health risk.
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Unless the person has carefully read and studied this operation manual.
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Unless the person has been properly instructed.
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Unless there is a rescue plan in place and at least one additional authorized person that has been instructed in the
implementation of the rescue plan.
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Unless the person has demonstrated his or her instructions through practical use of the Complete Fall Arrest System.
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Unless the person is familiar with fall protection equipment and the safe use of this equipment.
Handling the Trolley Motion
Before using the trolley of the Tether Track® Anchorage System, the Authorized Person should be sure that the trolley is clear
of any obstructions that would prevent it from freely traveling and that the fall zone, beneath where the work will be performed,
is clear of any obstructions that would decrease the required fall clearance height. During use, the trolley should be brought into
position so that it is directly over the Authorized Person. The trolley should follow the user’s movement and remain overhead.
Failure to keep the trolley overhead may cause a pendulum motion during a fall event that will increase fall distance and may
expose the user to a side impact with any obstructions. A maximum off vertical angle of 30 degrees is allowed for monorail
systems where the pendulum motion would be restricted by a leading edge. In this application, the leading edge may not be
sharp enough to cause damage to the lanyard or self retracting lifeline web or cable; or an SRL specifically designed for a
leading edge shall be used.
Outdoor Use
Refer to the General Arrangement Drawing to verify the system has been designed for outdoor use. Outdoor systems are
designed for use with ice loads and wind gusts up to 45 mph. However, it is recommended that the user should not expose
themselves to a fall hazard if wind gusts exceed 28 mph or if weather and walking surface conditions increase the risk of a fall
event occurring. Outdoor systems have been designed to withstand gulf coast winds when not in use. After an extreme weather
event, a maintenance inspection is recommended.
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