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specifi cally designed the snap hook to be used to connect to the equipment in
question.
The following connections must be avoided, because they can result in rollout*
when a non locking snap hook is used:
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Direct connection of a snap hook to horizontal lifeline.
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Two (or more) snap hooks connected to one D-ring.
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Two snap hooks connected to each other.
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A snap hook connected back on its integral lanyard.
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A snap hook connected to a webbing loop or webbing lanyard.
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Improper dimensions of the D-ring, rebar, or other connection point in
relation to the snap hook dimensions that would allow the snap hook
keeper to be depressed by a turning motion of the snap hook.
*
Rollout
: A process by which a snap hook or carabiner unintentionally
disengages from another connector or object to which it is coupled. (ANSI
Z359.0)
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OMPATIBLE
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ONNECTIONS
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NCOMPATIBLE
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ONNECTIONS
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