Introduction; Applicable Safety Standards; Worker Classifications; Product Specific Applications - Guardian VLA Instruction Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall
Protection VLA. This manual must be read
and understood in its entirety, and used as
part of an employee training program as
required by OSHA or any applicable state
agency.
This and any other included instructions
must be made available to the user of the
equipment. The user must understand how
to safely and effectively use the VLA, and
all fall safety equipment used in combination
with the VLA.

Applicable Safety Standards

When used according to instruction specifications, this product meets or exceeds all applicable OSHA 1926
Subpart M, OSHA 1910, ANSI Z359.1-2007, and ANSI A10.32-2012 standards for fall protection. Applicable
standards and regulations depend on the type of work being done, and also might include state regulations if
applicable. Consult regulatory agencies for more information on personal fall arrest systems and associated
components.

Worker Classifications

CAUTION
!
Qualified Person: A person with an accredited degree or certification, and with extensive experience or
sufficient professional standing, who is considered proficient in planning and reviewing the conformity of fall
protection and rescue systems.
Competent Person: A highly trained and experienced person who is ASSIGNED BY THE EMPLOYER to be
responsible for all elements of a fall safety program, including, but not limited to, its regulation, management,
and application. A person who is proficient in identifying existing and predictable fall hazards, and who has
the authority to stop work in order to eliminate
hazards.
Authorized Person: A person who is assigned by their employer to work around or be subject to potential or
existing fall hazards.
It is the responsibility of a Qualified or Competent person to supervise the job site and ensure all
applicable safety regulations are complied with.

Product Specific Applications

Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in serious
WARNING
!
Personal Fall Arrest: VLAs may be used in Personal Fall Arrest applications to support a MAXIMUM
1 Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS). Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions
permitted by the system of at least 5,000 lbs. Maximum free fall is 6'. MAXIMUM combined length
of fall arrester, lanyard extension, and D-ring is 36". Applicable D-ring: Dorsal.
1
Date of First Use:
Serial #:
Trainer:
User:
Understand the following definitions of those who
work near or who may be exposed to fall hazards.
injury or death. Maximum 1 attachment per connection point.
User Information