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17.0 SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not alter equipment. Only Safewaze, or entities authorized by Safewaze in writing, shall make repairs to this equipment. Do not misuse
equipment.
Workplace conditions, including, but not limited to, flame, corrosive chemicals, electrical shock, sharp objects, machinery, abrasive substances, weather
conditions, and uneven surfaces, must be assessed by a Competent Person before fall protection equipment is selected.
The inspection of the workplace must anticipate where workers will be performing their duties, the routes they will take to reach their work, and the
potential and existing fall hazards they may be exposed to. Fall protection equipment must be chosen by a Competent Person. Selections must
account for all potential hazardous workplace conditions. All fall protection equipment should be purchased in new and unused condition.
Fall protection systems must be selected and installed under the supervision of a Competent Person and used in a compliant manner. Fall protection
systems must be designed in a manner compliant with all federal, state, and safety regulations. Forces applied to anchors must be calculated by a
Competent Person.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the maximum allowable free fall distance for lanyards must not exceed 6’.
Harnesses and connectors selected must be compliant with manufacturer’s instructions and must be of compatible size and configuration. Snap hooks,
carabiners, and other connectors must be selected and applied in a compatible fashion. All risk of disengagement must be eliminated. All snap hooks
and carabiners must be self-locking and self-closing and must never be connected to each other.
A pre-planned rescue procedure is required in the event a fall occurs. The rescue plan must be project specific with the user having the means at hand
to implement the plan. The rescue plan must allow for employees to rescue themselves or provide an alternative means for their prompt rescue. Store
rescue equipment in an easily accessible and clearly marked area.
Training of Authorized Persons to correctly erect, inspect, disassemble, maintain, store, and use equipment must be provided by a Competent Person.
Training must include the ability to recognize fall hazards, minimize the likelihood of fall hazards, and the correct use of personal fall arrest systems.
Fall Arrester (Rope Grab): Prior to each use, inspect hardware for possible deficiencies/damage including but not limited to, cracks, sharp edges,
deformation, corrosion, chemical exposure, excessive heating, alteration, proper function (no movement in stationary mode, free movement in
movement mode), excessive wear and missing or illegible labels.
Inspect work area to ensure that location is free of any damage including, but not limited to, debris, cracking, rot, decay, structural deterioration, rust, and
free from any hazardous materials. Inspect to ensure no elements are missing that may affect the equipment form, fit, or function. User must confirm
that work area to be utilized will support the application specific loads as referenced within this instruction manual and as per ANSI and OSHA.
At least annually, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect the Vertical Lifeline and/or Fall Arrester (Rope Grab).
Competent Person inspections must be recorded in the inspection table included in this manual as well as the inspection table labels on each product
individually. The Competent Person must place his/her initials in the block which corresponds with the month and year that the inspection is performed.
All individual labels on equipment will be initialed in the same manner.
While conducting inspections, the Competent Person must consider all applications and hazards the equipment may have been exosed to while in use.
User MUST IMMEDIATELY REMOVE from service ANY equipment that is found defective, damaged, or exposed to fall arrest forces. Damaged
equipment must be destroyed to prevent future use.
Any equipment that is in need of maintenance or repair must be tagged and removed from service. For questions regarding maintenance or repair
contact Safewaze.
WARNING:
AVOID LIFELINE EXPOSURE TO PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS WHICH THE LIFELINE IS NOT
DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND.
WARNING:
IF EQUIPMENT IS EXPOSED TO CHEMICAL HAZARDS THAT MAY CAUSE ANY DAMAGE OR
DEGRADATION, EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE. IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT SAFEWAZE.
Use a dry cloth to brush and clean the rope grab. The rope lifeline, lanyard, rope protector can be cleaned with warm water and a mild soap solution.
Dry the rope grab with a clean rag. Allow other equipment to air dry. DO NOT USE HEAT TO DRY EQUIPMENT!
16.2 CLEANING
16.3 STORAGE
Remove equipment from use if subjected to fall arrest forces or inspection reveals an unsafe or defective condition. Should an unsafe or defective
condition be found, the equipment MUST immediately be removed from service. Dispose of damaged equipment per jobsite requirements. For
questions regarding damaged equipment, contact Safewaze.
16.0 MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & STORAGE
16.1 MAINTENANCE
Store the Safewaze VLL System in a cool, dry, clean environment out of direct sunlight. Avoid areas where chemical vapors may exist. Thoroughly
inspect the system after any period of extended storage.
