GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Know Your Environment and Your Complete Fall Arrest System
Authorized persons should be familiar with the principal parts of the Fall Arrest System and have a thorough knowledge of the safe use,
inspection, and limitations of this equipment. The authorized person should be required to know the procedure to rescue a person after a fall
event and be trained to rapidly implement this procedure. The authorized person(s) should be aware of any condition that may change while they
are exposed to a fall hazard that may jeopardize the integrity of the fall arrest system and the rescue plan. For example, obstructions moving into
a fall clearance zone.
Responsibility
Each authorized person(s) should be held directly responsible for the safe use of the Fall Arrest System. Whenever there is any doubt as to
SAFETY, the authorized person should remove themselves from exposure to the fall hazard and refuse to re-expose themselves until safety has
been assured. It is the responsibility of the employer to train the authorized person(s) in the safe use of the Fall Arrest System and to have
managed Fall Protection in place.
Do not permit
ANYONE
to use this equipment unless they are authorized, there is at least one other authorized person within visual range, and
there is a rescue plan in place.
Inspection
Test the Tether Track® Anchorage System movement and any attachments and connections before each use. Whenever the authorized
person(s) finds anything wrong or apparently wrong, the problem should be reported immediately to the proper supervisor and appropriate
corrective action taken.
Suggestions for the use of the Tether Track® Anchorage System
The authorized person should know and follow these suggestions for safe use of this protection equipment.
1. The trolley should move smoothly and gradually as the user moves. If a self retracting lifeline is being used and the retraction tension is not
great enough to move the trolley, the user should abruptly jerk the lifeline to lock it and while maintaining tension in the lifeline, the user
should pull on the lifeline until the trolley is overhead. Slack should then be removed by allowing the lifeline to retract. Slack should be kept
to a minimum at all times. A maximum SRL weight of 40 lbs. applies to the Recover Trolley only.
2. The trolley should be located above the user and as close to the user as possible to minimize freefall distance. The user should verify that
the trolley moves as close as possible to the user whenever he or she moves. In the event of a fall, this will help to prevent swinging. The
user must not work outside of the designed fall zone.
3. For Swing Arm systems, lanyards and lifelines should be kept as close to vertical as possible. Offset falls will increase the freefall distance.
This extra distance must be accounted for in the fall clearance calculations.
4. Be sure everyone in the immediate area is aware of your use of fall protection equipment and that the fall zone remains clear. Confirm that
there is at least one person visually aware of your activities and that there is an authorized fall rescue person on-site.
5. Do not exceed the rated load capacity, number of workers, or maximum average arresting force of the Swing Arm Tether Track® Anchor
System. Labels with this information are located on either side of the Swing Arm.
6. Make certain that before exposing yourself to a fall hazard, components are properly connected, connectors are properly oriented and
latches are fully closed and locked.
7. Check to be sure that all trip hazards are removed and that the fall protection zone is clear of dangerous obstructions when moving to a
new location on the Tether Track® Anchor System. Be aware of the boundaries of the fall protection zone. This is detailed on your General
Arrangement Drawing supplied with the manual at the time of shipment.
8. At no time should the authorized person be working alone while exposed to a fall hazard. In the event of a fall, a worker left suspended will
lose the ability to circulate blood by the contractions of muscles in their legs. This combined with being suspended vertically will eventually
result in lack of blood flow to the brain can lead to death.
9. Do not use equipment with unused Y-lanyard webs, straps or taglines hanging loose. These should be properly stored to prevent tripping
hazards and the possibility of snagging during a fall event that may cause an excessive arresting force.
10. This equipment should not be used for any purpose other than fall protection unless it has been specifically designed for multiple purposes.
11. When multiple trolleys are being used on the same Swing Arm, the Swing Arm must be locked to prevent excessive rotation of the Swing
Arm that may dislodge a second worker during a fall event.
12. Whenever the authorized person leaves the Tether Track® Anchorage System the following procedure should be followed:
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Verify that you are removed from the fall hazard or that you have another method of fall protection.
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Remove your lifeline from the body harness D-ring or remove the lanyard from the trolley eye nut.
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If using a self retracting lifeline, securely attach a tagline to the lifeline and allow it to slowly retract.
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Remove lanyard and harness and clean any grease or dirt per manufacturer’s instructions. Allow to drip dry and store in a cool,
clean, dry environment out of direct sunlight.
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Make a visual check before leaving anchor system.
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Notify appropriate person that you are no longer using the fall arrest system.
13. After a fall event or if a safety concern is uncovered during inspection, an “out-of-service” warning sign or signal should be displayed at the
access and egress point to this equipment until the system can be inspected and repaired or replaced.
14. ANY SAFETY FEATURES AND MECHANISMS BUILT-IN OR OTHERWISE PROVIDED WITH THE TETHER TRACK® ANCHOR
SYSTEM BY GORBEL ARE REQUIRED FOR THE SAFE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVE OR OTHERWISE IMPAIR OR DISABLE THE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF ANY SAFETY MECHANISMS OR FEATURES
BUILT-IN OR OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY GORBEL FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT. ANY REMOVE, IMPAIRMENT
OR DISABLING OF ANY SUCH SAFETY MECHANISMS OR FEATURES OR OTHER OPERATION OF THE TETHER TRACK®
ANCHOR SYSTEM WITHOUT THE COMPLETE AND PROPER FUNCTIONING OF ANY SUCH SAFETY MECHANISMS OR FEATURES
AUTOMATICALLY AND IMMEDIATELY VOIDS ANY AND ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE.
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