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Limitations
Fall Clearance: There must be sufficient
clearance below the work surface to arrest
a fall before the user strikes the ground
or an obstruction. When calculating fall
clearance, account for a MINIMUM 2'
safety factor, deceleration distance, user
height, length of lanyard/SRL, harness
stretch, free fall, and all other applicable
factors.
See Diagram A on page 11.
Swing Falls: Prior to installation or use,
make considerations for eliminating or
minimising all swing fall hazards. Swing
falls occur when the anchor is not directly
above the location where a fall occurs.
Always work as close to in line with the
anchor point as possible. Swing falls
significantly increase the likelihood of
serious injury or death in the event of a fall.
Compatibility
When making connections to the VLA,
eliminate all possibility of roll-out. Roll-
out occurs when interference between a
connector and the attachment point causes
the connector gate to unintentionally open
and release.
All connections must be selected and
deemed compatible with the VLA by a
Competent Person.
All connector gates must be self-closing,
self-locking, and withstand a minimum
load of 3,600 lbs.
See Diagram B on page 11 for examples of
compatible and incompatible connections.
Maintenance, Cleaning,
and Storage
Cleaning
after
maintaining the safety and longevity of
the VLA. Remove all dirt, corrosives, and
contaminants from the VLA before and after
each use. If a VLA cannot be cleaned with
plain water, use mild soap and water, then
rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean harness
with corrosive substances.
When not in use or during transport, store
equipment where it will not be affected by
heat, light, excessive moisture, chemicals,
or other degrading elements.
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