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cause damage which can affect the
strength of the bag. The plastic drum or
liner supplied with some models of bag
provides additional protection against
damage.
A cut, damaged, overloaded or top-
heavy Bag could release the contents
causing damage, injury or death.
When carrying out work at height,
maintain an appropriate exclusion zone.
Small objects should be suitably
contained within the Bag, to prevent
accidental spillage.
Who can use this equipment
This equipment should only be used
by trained, competent and responsible
persons, or the user should be under
the direct supervision of a trained,
competent and responsible person.
Activities at height should not be
undertaken by persons whilst under
the influence of alcohol or drugs, or
whilst suffering from diabetes, epilepsy,
fits, blackouts, fear of heights, vertigo /
dizziness / difficulty with balance, heart
disease / chest pain, high or low blood
pressure, impaired limb function, obesity,
psychiatric illness, musculoskeletal
issues, e.g. a bad back.
General instructions for use
Equipment must be checked before
each use, to ensure it is serviceable and
operates correctly. Checks should also
be carried out during use. In addition,
a thorough inspection by a competent
inspector should be carried out in strict
accordance with these user instructions,
and a record kept of these inspections.
The lifting device and anchor points
are of primary importance and should
be unquestionably reliable. They should
be strong enough to withstand the
foreseeable maximum load that could
be applied with an appropriate factor of
safety. Take into account the possibility
of the load becoming snagged, and any
increase in forces which may result.
When selecting an anchor, the
anticipated directions of loading and
potential loads should be taken into
account.
Anchors should not have sharp or rough
edges which could damage equipment
(use edge protection if necessary).
Use
This Bag is designed for lifting and
lowering loads within the weight limits
and restrictions defined by these User
Instructions.
Always attach the lifting/lowering system
as indicated on the label on the bag. If
the bag is supplied with a connector,
make sure that it is correctly orientated
and fully closed.
All connections and bag closure systems
must be checked for correct orientation,
closure and locking before the lifting or
lowering operation begins.
Always carry out lifting operations in
accordance with the Lifting Operations
and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
(LOLER) or local legislation relating to
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