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Selection of suitable personal protective equipment
Advice!
The selection of suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) can only take place
based on a risk assessment, which has been carried out in advance. The risk
assessment and the selection of the PPE must be documented in writing!
Personal protective equipment (lanyard etc.) is not included with the Weightanka
system. Personal protective equipment formed no part of the tests carried out by the
National Engineering Laboratory. Please ask your supplier for help in selecting the personal
protective equipment suitable for you. The manufacturer of the chosen PPE must affirm that
can be used in the horizontal configuration and over the edge of any potential
The personal protective equipment selected for protection against a fall must consist of the following
parts:
A full body harness in accordance with EN 361 is the only acceptable body holding device. A
safety belt in accordance with EN 358 is not suitable as a safety device!
A connector between the safety harness and the Weightanka system in accordance with EN
362.
Make sure that the personal protective equipment is suitable as a full fall arrest system.
Consult the manufacturer if necessary.
During use ensure all PPE is protected from exposure to thermal electrical and mechanical
shock or chemical attack
An emergency plan is in place for the recovery of any person who may fall.
Connecting personnel to the Weightanka system
Danger!
The Weightanka combination is intended for single person use for fall arrest purposes. In
the case of use for restraint, it will accommodate two persons plus equipment, provided
that the combination of the position of the Weightanka and the provision of a fixed le
lanyard precludes either person from approaching within 0.5 metres of the roo
Connecting to the Weightanka
All personal protection equipment must be connected exclusively with the connector elements
approved for the purpose to the eyebolt on the central pedestal (see figs. 1 and 2). No other form of
fastening, e.g. to the cross arms, stabilisers (or to the tapped holes in the cross arms) or by knots is
permitted as life may be endangered.
