This product meets the requirements of OSHA 1926.502 as well as ANSI Z359.1‐2007
and ANSI A10.32‐2004. For further details on these requirements, please go to
www.osha.gov to review the OSHA requirements. Copies of the ANSI standards are
available at www.asse.org in the e‐standards store.
3.2: Approved Applications
Below are applications for which the FallTech Contractor SRL is specifically suited. This
list is not all‐inclusive, but is intended to anticipate the most common applications in which
this product may be used. If you have questions about whether this product is suitable for
your particular application, please consult a competent person or contact FallTech for
further advice.
Be sure to consult Section 5 of this instruction manual for details on anchorage
considerations, as the anchorage and its relationship to the walking/working surface will
be an important factor in determining suitability and could contribute to the outcome of a
fall event. Use of an anchor point that is not properly rated could lead to a catastrophic
failure of your personal fall arrest system, which may result in serious injury or death.
Direct Overhead Applications: This product is suitable for use in any application where the
properly rated anchorage is directly above the walking/working surface, and allows for a
maximum Free‐Fall Distance of 2 feet.
Horizontal Lifelines: This product is suitable for use in any application where a horizontal
lifeline has been installed under the guidance of a qualified person, and where the Free‐
Fall Distance does not exceed 2 feet.
Residential Construction: This product is suitable for use in residential construction
applications provided the anchorage meets the basic requirements outlined in Section 5 of
this instruction manual.
Residential Roofing: This product is suitable for use in residential roofing applications
provided that the anchorage meets the basic requirements of Section 5 of this instruction
manual, and provided it is used with a compatible SRL roof anchor (i.e. "swivel‐anchors",
"trees" and "whirlybirds").
General Construction: This product is suitable for use in general construction applications
provided the anchorage meets the basic requirements outlined in Section 5 of this
instruction manual, Free‐Fall does not exceed 2 feet, and there is no exposure to a sharp
leading edge.
Climbing/Fixed Ladders: This product is suitable for use on fixed ladders or in conjunction
with fixed ladder equipment, provided that the anchorage meets the basic requirements
outlined in Section 5 of this instruction manual and provided that it is used in conjunction
with a Full Body Harness (FBH) containing a front or chest d‐ring. Free‐Fall must not
exceed 2 feet.
General Industrial Use: This product is suitable for use in general industrial applications
provided the anchorage meets the basic requirements of Section 5 of this manual and
provided that it is not exposed to sharp edges, electrical hazards or prolonged exposure to
highly corrosive environments or substances.
If you have any questions regarding the suitability of this product for your specific
application, please consult with a competent person or contact FallTech before using.
Misuse of this product may result in serious injury or death.
3.3: Restricted Applications
Leading‐Edge Work: This product is not suitable for leading‐edge work except in the case
of residential roofing applications.
Offshore Oil Rigs: This product is not suitable for offshore drilling applications where there
will be prolonged exposure to the corrosive exposure to sea air and/or salt water.
Harsh Chemical Environments: Acids and other caustic chemicals can cause damage to
this SRL and its components. Damage from chemical exposure can be difficult to detect
and FallTech recommends frequent replacement and/or factory service.
Arborist Applications: This product should never be used in arborist applications or
tree‐trimming applications.
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