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PERSONAL FALL PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMPROTECTION SYSTEM
1. Hold Harness by rear of D-ring, as 1. Hold Harness by rear of D-ring, as shownshownand undo twisted straps, etc. before and undo twisted straps, etc. before pulling.pulling.
1. Hold harness by the D-ring, as 1. Hold harness by the D-ring, as
shown, and undo twisted straps.shown, and undo twisted straps.
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2. Insert right arm through the right loop.2. Insert right arm through the right loop.
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3. Insert left arm through the left loop.3. Insert left arm through the left loop.
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4. Connect chest buckle strap / snap-4. Connect chest buckle strap / snap-
on hook .on hook .
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5. Locate the rear strap beneath 5. Locate the rear strap beneath
buttocks.buttocks.
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6. Pull leg straps through and 6. Pull leg straps through and connect to side buckles ensuring connect to side buckles ensuring strap is not twisted.strap is not twisted.
6. Pull leg straps between the legs 6. Pull leg straps between the legs
and connect to side buckles / snap –and connect to side buckles / snap –
on hooks ensuring strap is not on hooks ensuring strap is not
twisted. twisted.
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7. Tighten the leg straps until 7. Tighten the leg straps until
comfortable by adjusting strap comfortable by adjusting strap
through buckle. Do for both legs.through buckle. Do for both legs.
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8. Insert hands through leg straps to 8. Insert hands through leg straps to
ensure they are firm. (Do the “Four ensure they are firm. (Do the “Four
Finger Check”.) If straps still Finger Check”.) If straps still
loose, tighten further.loose, tighten further.
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9. Adjust vertical shoulder straps 9. Adjust vertical shoulder straps
to ensure firm but comfortable to ensure firm but comfortable
fit.fit.
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10. Tighten chest strap.10. Tighten chest strap.
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11. Ask partner to check D ring 11. Ask partner to check D ring
is positioned correctly and centrally is positioned correctly and centrally
on shoulder blades.on shoulder blades.
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12. Ask partner to attach lanyard 12. Ask partner to attach lanyard
to D ring. Ensure lanyard is to D ring. Ensure lanyard is
correctly attached and connectorcorrectly attached and connector
is locked.is locked.
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THE FALL PROTECTION / THE FALL PROTECTION / ARRESTARRESTSYSTEMSYSTEM
AA – Anchorage (Secure point of attachment) – Anchorage (Secure point of attachment)
BB – Body Support (Full body / Safety harness) – Body Support (Full body / Safety harness)
CC – Connectors (Lanyard, Shock absorber, Lifeline) – Connectors (Lanyard, Shock absorber, Lifeline)
DD – Descent/Rescue (Rescue and retrieval should be an – Descent/Rescue (Rescue and retrieval should be an integral part of any Fall Protection / Arrest System)integral part of any Fall Protection / Arrest System)
“ “ The Fall Protection / Arrest System is The Fall Protection / Arrest System is asas
strong as the weakest link.”strong as the weakest link.”
USER INSPECTION OF USER INSPECTION OF HARNESSHARNESS
WebbingWebbing – Cuts, tears, abrasion, fraying, stretching, mold, – Cuts, tears, abrasion, fraying, stretching, mold, chemical damage.(1mm cut= -5 to -20% strength loss)chemical damage.(1mm cut= -5 to -20% strength loss)
D-RingsD-Rings – Cracks, breaks, corrosion, rough edges. – Cracks, breaks, corrosion, rough edges.
SnaphooksSnaphooks – damaged, distorted hooks or faulty springs. – damaged, distorted hooks or faulty springs.
BucklesBuckles – tongues should be carefully examined where – tongues should be carefully examined where fitted to the shoulder of buckles, inspect for open or fitted to the shoulder of buckles, inspect for open or distorted rollers.distorted rollers.
RopesRopes – damaged, wear and internal deterioration. (wet- – damaged, wear and internal deterioration. (wet-10%)10%)
SewingSewing – broken, cut or worn thread. – broken, cut or worn thread.
Energy AbsorbersEnergy Absorbers – sealed with stitching intact, free – sealed with stitching intact, free
from cuts, tear, undue stretching and damages.from cuts, tear, undue stretching and damages.
MaintenanceMaintenanceCleaningCleaning – When necessary, cleaning should be carried – When necessary, cleaning should be carried out with mild detergent powders or ordinary soap and out with mild detergent powders or ordinary soap and hot water. Should be allowed to dry naturally without hot water. Should be allowed to dry naturally without any open sources of heat or fire.any open sources of heat or fire.
StorageStorage – Store in a cool and dry place free from – Store in a cool and dry place free from sunlight and away from a list of hazardous chemicals sunlight and away from a list of hazardous chemicals when not in use. Should be stored to prevent contact when not in use. Should be stored to prevent contact with sharp objects.with sharp objects.
(Cool, Clean, Dry, Dark)(Cool, Clean, Dry, Dark)
MAINTENANCE OF HARNESSOF HARNESS
Suspension TraumaSuspension TraumaSuspension trauma is one of the most Suspension trauma is one of the most
dangerous injury one can sustain during dangerous injury one can sustain during
a fall. The inability to cope with prolongeda fall. The inability to cope with prolonged
immobility in a vertical position where immobility in a vertical position where
blood flow is cut off can lead to death.blood flow is cut off can lead to death.
One person’s body can only withstand 10 to 15 minutes One person’s body can only withstand 10 to 15 minutes of suspension before irreversible damage sets in. So it is of suspension before irreversible damage sets in. So it is best to rescue a person as soon as possible after a fall. best to rescue a person as soon as possible after a fall. While awaiting rescue keep moving the legs as long as While awaiting rescue keep moving the legs as long as possible. possible.
RESCUE AND RETRIEVAL
To shorten the length of the lanyard, an adjustment device should be used.
Are you working safely?Are you working safely?