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2. Definitions and pictograms
2.1. Definitions
EN
"System": This refers in this manual to the fall arresters
or winches which is attached to their Davitrac™ bracket.
"Supervisor": The individual or department responsible
for the management and safe use of the product
described in the manual.
"Technician": A qualified person responsible for the
maintenance operations described in the manual, who
is qualified and familiar with the product.
"Operator": The person using the product as
intended.
"PPE": Personal protective equipment against falls from
height.
"Connector": The element connecting the components
of a fall-arrest system.To be compliant to all Federal,
State (Provincial) and local regulations.
"Fall-arrest harness": The device worn around the
body for fall protection. It consists of straps and
buckles. It features fall protection attachment points D
ring or rings depending on the harness model in use.
Refer to your harness manual for complete operator
instructions.
"Self-retracting fall protection": The fall-arrest
device with an automatic locking function and a
self-tensioning and retraction system for the self-
retractable lanyard.
"Self-retracting lanyard": The connecting element of a
self-retracting fall protection system. It may be made of
a metal cable, strapping or synthetic fibre depending on
the type of device.
"Maximum operator weight": The maximum weight of
the clothed operator, wearing PPE and workwear and
carrying the tools and parts required for a job.
"Working load limit": The limit working load of an
equipment lifting device.
"Fall-arrest system": Set of the following items:
• An anchor device;
• A linking component;
• Fall protection; and
• A fall-arrest harness.
" Elevation rescue
subassembly of rescue equipment allowing an operator
to be winched with the help of a rescuer from a low point
to a high point and equipped with an additional manually
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device":
A component
operated lowering function to lower the operator over a
distance of up to 6ft (2 m).
"Rescue equipment": The personal fall protection
system by which a person can save himself or others,
so that any fall is prevented.
2.2. Pictograms
Code
Symbol word
DANGER
WARNING IMMEDIATE
CAUTION
Other NOTE
Advice
Instruction
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3. Operating conditions
3.1. Checks before use
Before using the Davitrac™+ or Davitrac™, it is essential
that the supervisor and operator read and review, and
understood the operating manuals of Davitrac™+ and
each associated accessory provided by Tractel
ensure safe and effective use of the equipment of the
Davitrac™+ or Davitrac™ and related accessories. All
manuals related to the equipment being used must be
made available at all times to all operators.
Before installing a system on the Davitrac™ bracket
• The product marking must be present and legible.
• Before each use, make sure that the product is in
a visibly good condition, free from marks, impacts
or deformation. If not, do not use it and inform the
or
supervisor.
• For PPE systems, check that the system (Blocfor
correctly attached to its Blocfor
Possible
consequence
of non-
Meaning compliance
Hazardous Will result
situation which, if in a Fatal
not avoided, will or serious
result in death or injuries!
serious injury.
Could result
or possi bly in Fatal
imminent or serious
danger: injuries!
Possibly Minor injuries
dangerous to persons!
situation:
Possibly Damage to
dangerous equipment
situation: or its
surroundings
Documentation (None)
in writing (i.e.
record keeping)
WARNING
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