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3) Making Connections
: Only use self-locking snap hooks and carabiners
with this equipment. Only use connectors that are suitable to each application.
Ensure all connections are compatible in size, shape and strength. Do not use
equipment that is not compatible. Ensure all connections are fully closed and
locked . Reliance connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to
be used only as specified in each product’s user’s instructions. See Figure 1
for inappropriate connections. Snap hooks and carabiners should not be con-
nected:
a) To a D-ring to which another connector is attached.
b) In a manner that would result in a load on the gate.
c) In a false engagement, where features that protrude from the snap hook
or carabiner catch on the anchor and without visual confirmation seems
to be fully engaged to the anchor point.
d) To each other.
e) Directly to webbing or rope lanyard or tie-back (unless the manufacturer’s
instructions for both the lanyard and connector specifically allows such
a connection).
f) To any object which is shaped or dimensioned such that the snap hook or
carabiner will not close and lock, or that roll-out could occur.
4) Anchorage Strength
: Anchorages selected for work positioning systems
shall have a strength capable of sustaining static loads applied in the directions
permitted by the system of at least: A) 3,000 pounds (13.3kN) for non-certified
anchorages or B) Two times the forseeable force for certified anchorages.
When more than one work positioning system is attached to an anchorage, the
strengths previously set forth in (A) and (B) shall be multiplied by the number of
systems attached to the anchorage.
Figure 1
