3.2 Component Warnings and Limitations
ANCHORAGES/ANCHORAGE CONNECTORS
When an anchorage may be utilized for both fall arrest AND rescue, the fall arrest load
requirement applies.)
must be multiplied by the number of systems attached to the anchorage.
When selecting an anchorage point, always refer to the fall clearance calculation information
provided with the connecting device to ensure that the anchorage point is at a height that will
not allow a user to strike a lower level should a fall occur. Remember that shock absorbers
will elongate when subjected to fall arrest forces (refer to the labels/instructions provided with
the shock absorber for additional details).
capable of causing a load to be applied to the gate (keeper).
BODY WEAR
and secure connections before each use. All straps must be connected and adjusted to
harness. A front D-ring attachment element may be used for fall arrest only in rescue, work
arrest system limits the maximum free fall distance to 2 ft. (0.6m) and limits the maximum arrest
force to 900 lbs. (4.0kN).
above.); shoulder D-rings should be used for retrieval, raising or lowering only.
CONNECTING DEVICES
maximum]
anchor point/anchorage connector, and that its gate (keeper) is completely closed and locked.
Never disable or restrict locking keeper or alter connecting device in any way.
absorbers, shock-absorbing lanyards, and self-retracting lifelines limit maximum fall arrest
forces to 1800 lbs. (8kN) or less.
any other obstacle.
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