Maintenance And Storage; Preventing Suspension Trauma - Honeywell MILLER AIRCORE Manual De Instrucciones

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Evidence of deployed or activated fall load
indicators.
All harnesses are equipped with one of the
following fall load indicators:
D-Ring Pad Load Indicator:
The D-ring pad has built-in fall load indicators
with pairs of arrows indicating the location to
inspect. If
AFTER FALL
the harness
is exposed
to fall arrest
forces, the
pad will be
broken or
s t r e t c h e d
b e t w e e n
ONE OR
BOTH of
the pairs of
arrows.
Webbing Load Indicator:
Folds sewn into each of the webbing shoulder
straps below the back D-ring pad serve as load
indicators. If
BEFORE FALL
the harness
is exposed
to fall arrest
forces, the
stitching on
ONE OR
BOTH of
the webbing
l o a d
i n d i c a t o r s
will rip, and
the webbing
will unfold.
WARNING
When inspection reveals defects in or
damage to equipment, inadequate main-
tenance of equipment, or evidence of
equipment having been exposed to fall
arrest forces or loading, the equipment
shall be tagged as "unusable", removed
from service, and immediately discarded
in such a manner as to prevent inadver-
tent further use.

7.2 Maintenance and Storage

Basic care of equipment will prolong its service
life and will contribute toward the performance
of its vital safety function. Maintenance and
storage of equipment shall be conducted by
Broken
Stretched
Stitched Webbing Fold
AFTER FALL
Broken/Pulled
Stitches
the user's organization in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. Unique issues,
which may arise due to conditions of use, shall
be addressed with the manufacturer.
Periodically, clean harnesses using a sponge
and mild solution of water and commercial
soap or detergent, to remove any dirt,
corrosives, or contaminants. Hang freely to
dry, but away from excessive heat, steam, or
long periods of sunlight.
When not in use, equipment shall be stored
in a manner as to preclude damage from
environmental factors, such as temperature,
light, UV, excessive moisture, oil, chemicals
and their vapors, or other degrading elements.
Honeywell recommends hanging the harness
by its back D-ring to help it keep its shape and
prevent straps from tangling, so that it will be
ready for the worker to don when needed.
8.0 Preventing Suspension
Trauma
OSHA states that potentially fatal suspension
trauma can occur within minutes while wait-
ing for rescue after a fall, and the average fall
rescue time is approximately 15 minutes. Sus-
pension trauma, also known as suspension
intolerance or othostatic intolerance, is a seri-
ous condition that can be controlled with good
harness design, prompt rescue, and post fall
suspension relief devices, such as the Miller
Relief Step™ Safety Device. A conscious user
may deploy a suspension relief device allowing
the user to remove the tension from around the
legs, freeing blood flow, which can delay the
onset of suspension trauma. An attachment el-
ement extender is not intended to be attached
directly to an anchorage or anchorage connec-
tor for fall arrest. An energy absorber must be
used to limit maximum arrest forces to 1800 lbs
(8 kN). The length of the attachment element
extender may affect free fall distances and free
fall clearance calculations.
8.1 Using the Miller Relief
Step Safety Device
The Miller Relief Step™ Safety Device pro-
vides a fallen worker with support and en-
hances blood circulation by permitting the
worker to be able to move and flex leg mus-
cles until rescue. Small and lightweight, the
Relief Step Safety Device attaches to any
brand full-body harness. See Fig.18a, 18b
and 18c in Appendix A for mounting and
use instructions.
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