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Swing fall
To minimize the possibility of a swing fall, work as directly under the anchorage connector as possible. Striking objects horizontally, due
to the pendulum effect, may cause serious injury. Swing falls also increase the vertical fall distance of a worker, compared to a fall
directly below the anchorage connector. Swing falls may be reduced by using overhead anchorage connectors that move with the
worker.
Operation
Before Each Use
Users of personal fall arrest systems must have a rescue plan in place if the users cannot rescue themselves or carry out the rescue.
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Absorbing Lanyards must be inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration.
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All snap hooks and karabiners on product must be able to close and lock.
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All webbing and rope must be inspected for tears, cuts, fraying, abrasion, discoloration, or other signs of wear and damage.
Sewn terminations must be secure, complete, and not visibly damaged. All rope splices must be secure.
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Cable must be inspected for kinks, broken strands, corrosion, abrasion, or other signs of wear and damage.
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Swaged terminations must be secure with the thimble tight and not visibly damaged.
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Load indicators must not be deployed.
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Damaged and other deteriorated or defective components must be immediately removed from service
