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Usage Limitations
WARNING: Do not use a work positioning or restraint belt if there is a risk of
becoming suspended or exposed to unintended tension by the belt.
WARNING: Height safety gear is designed to arrest a fall from height ONLY
ONCE! If subjected to an arrested fall, the gear must be withdrawn from service and
rendered unusable.
• Manual-locking or self-closing gates should only be used where the user does
not have to attach and remove the connector frequently, i.e. many times during
a working day.
• This equipment is designed for use by one person with a combined total weight no
greater than 140kg, including clothing, tools, and other user-borne objects.
• Use extreme CAUTION when working near energised electrical sources. Metal
hardware conducts electric current. Maintain a safe working distance (at least 3m)
from all electrical hazards.
• A full body harness is the only acceptable body holding device that can be used in
a fall arrest system.
• Never use a lanyard for fall arrest purposes without an energy absorber.
• Always minimise the amount of slack in the lanyard near a fall hazard.
• Always move to an area where there is no fall hazard to adjust the lanyard length.
• Never clip the free tail of a twin lanyard combined with an energy absorber back
on the harness.
• Never use separate lanyards each with energy absorbers parallel to each other in a
fall arrest system. Otherwise, they may become entangled and prevent the energy
absorbers from functioning.
Take the limitations of the materials from which this equipment is made into account
in use and when maintaining and storing:
• Equipment must be shielded when used near welding, metal cutting, or other
activities that produce large amounts of heat.
• Do not use in environments with temperatures lower than -40°C / -40°F or greater
than 80°C / 176°F.
• The strength, durability and functionality of hardware (buckles, linkages etc.) and
connectors (karabiners, scaffold hooks etc.) are affected by factors including the
following:
o Contamination with substances such as acids, alkali, food and drink (such as
milk, wine and vinegar) and water (especially salt water)
o Temperature extremes
• Acidic, alkaline, or other environments with harsh substances may damage
hardware (buckles, linkages etc.) and connectors (karabiners, scaffold hooks etc.).
Organic substances and salt water are particularly corrosive to metal parts.
• The strength of synthetic fibres used in height safety equipment (e.g. the webbing
used in a fall arrest harness) are affected by factors including the following:
o Ingress of dirt, grit and other abrasives
o Mechanical damage (e.g. friction during use)
o Chemical contamination with substances such as acids, alkali, oils and
seawater
o UV radiation from sources including sunlight
o Temperature extremes
o Height safety equipment containing synthetic fibres are subject to a
mandatory obsolescence period. Please see the 'Disposal' section for more
information.
Take steps to reduce exposure to situations that may compromise the strength of the
equipment. Always follow guidance for maintenance, storage and transportation.
Steps may include the following:
• Avoiding contact with rough, abrasive surfaces, sharp edges, cutting tools etc.
• Avoiding contact with chemicals known to cause weakening of the materials
• Following proper cleaning and maintenance processes
• Avoiding working with this equipment in wet weather
• Avoiding working with this equipment when it is very hot and sunny, or very cold
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Note: Different materials have different resistances and vulnerabilities. Ensure a
specific risk-reduction approach is adopted for each system relevant to the materials
and system set-up.
Equipment must receive regular inspections (see 'Inspection procedure'). If damage is
suspected, remove the equipment from service and render unusable (see 'Disposal').
Unpacking your Product
• Carefully unpack and inspect your product. Fully familiarise yourself with all its
features and functions.
• Ensure all parts of the product are present and in good condition. If any parts
are missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting to use this
product.
Before Use
Pre-use checks
• An inspection must be carried out before every use. All parts of the gear must be
inspected in an area with appropriate light conditions
1. Slowly pass webbing, belt or rope through your hands to detect small cuts of 1mm
or more in material edges, abrasions and twist damage. Feel for softening and
hardening of fibres and look for ingress of contaminants.
2. Inspect all stitching and for visual damage.
3. Check all hardware and connectors for damage and confirm functionality.
4. Check correct function of Karabiner (2) and Scaffold Hook (1), and smooth
operation of their safety mechanisms.
5. Check the Lanyard (5), Rope Thimbles (3) and the Protective Sleeves (4) for
damage.
Note: Refer to the 'Maintenance' section for further advice on inspection and fault
conditions.
• If the risk assessment shows that loading over an edge is possible, take appropriate
precautions to ensure safe use of the Lanyard.
WARNING: When connectors are poorly positioned, the attachment D-rings could
act as a lever on the gate of a karabiner and subsequently damage it when sudden
tension comes on to the rope. ALWAYS ensure connectors remain safely positioned
during use.
Anchorage requirements (Fig. II)
• The minimum strength of any anchorage must be 10kN, according to EN795.
• Check anchorage for signs of deterioration.
• Like all height safety gear, anchorages must be subjected to regular inspections
through a competent person. Inspect at least once every three months, and record
findings in a dedicated service record.
• Check that the connector is the correct size for the anchorage to be used. If the
connector is too small, use an anchor sling to connect to the anchorage.
Anchorage position
WARNING: When using this equipment the anchorage must be positioned at or
above waist level.
Use as part of a work positioning system
• Structures to which a work positioning system is attached should be capable of
sustaining a static load, applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least
13kN, or twice the potential impact force, whichever is greatest. If more than one
system is attached to one anchorage, the required strength should be multiplied
by the number of systems attached.
Use as part of a work positioning system
• Anchorages to which a restraint or travel restraint system is attached shall be
capable of sustaining a static load, applied in the directions permitted by the
system of at least
• 4.5kN for non-certified anchorages, or
• 2 x the foreseeable force for certified anchorages.
