System Compatibility - Sperian Miller Manual Del Usuario

Equipment must not be exposed to
environmental hazards and chemicals which
may produce a harmful effect.
Do not allow equipment to come in contact
with anything that will damage it including,
but not limited to, sharp, abrasive, rough
or high-temperature surfaces, welding,
heat sources, electrical hazards, or moving
machinery.
Do not expose the equipment to any hazard
which it is not designed to withstand. Consult
the manufacturer in cases of doubt.

2.0 System Compatibility

All Miller fall protection products are designed for use with Miller approved components.
Substitution or replacement with non-approved component combinations or subsystems or both
may affect or interfere with the safe function of each other and endanger the compatibility within
the system. This incompatibility may affect the reliability and safety of the total system.
Personal Fall Arrest System
Three key components of the Personal Fall Arrest System need to be in place and properly used
to provide maximum worker protection.
A. ANCHOR POINT/ANCHORAGE CONNECTOR
The first component is the anchor point and/or anchorage
connector. The anchor point, also referred to as the tie-off point or
anchorage, is a secure point of attachment for connecting devices
and must be capable of supporting a 5,000 lb. (22.2 kN) static
load or provide a 2:1 safety factor in the direction of pull, such
as an I-beam or other support structure. Anchorage connectors,
such as the cross-arm strap, carabiner, or D-bolt anchor, are
sometimes necessary to make compatible connections between
the connecting device and the anchor point.
B. BODY WEAR
The second system component is the personal protective gear
worn by workers while performing the job. Full-body harnesses
are engineered to aid in the arrest of a free fall and should be
worn in all situations where workers are exposed to a potential
free fall. The full-body harness must be used in conjunction with
shock-absorbing equipment to keep fall forces to a minimum. It is
imperative that the harness be worn properly.
C. CONNECTING DEVICE
The third component of the system is the connecting device,
which serves as the intermediary connecting the full-body harness to the anchorage connector
or anchor point. The most important feature of the connecting device is the built-in shock
absorber. Whether the connecting device is a shock-absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lifeline,
they are designed to dramatically reduce fall arresting forces. Rope, web or cable lanyards
being used for fall arrest MUST be used in conjunction with a shock absorber.
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Always check for obstructions below the work
area to make sure potential fall path is clear.
Allow adequate fall clearance below the work
surface.
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