Safety Information - Guardian CABLE CLIMBING SYSTEM Instruction Manual

Safety Information

 WARNING!
Failure to understand and comply
with safety regulations may result in serious
injury or death. Regulations included herein are
not all-inclusive, are for reference only, and are
not intended to replace a Competent Person's
judgment or knowledge of federal or state
standards.
Always read and understand this Instruction
Manual before use. It should be used as part of
an employee training program as required by
OSHA or any applicable state agency. This and any
other included instructions for other fall protection
equipment must be made available to equipment
users. The user must understand how to safely
and properly use this product as a component of
a complete personal fall arrest system, including
other fall protection equipment.
Do not misuse equipment.
NEVER attempt to repair, adjust, or alter Cable
Climbing System or Sleeve.
Workplace conditions, including, but not limited
to, flame, corrosive chemicals, electrical shock,
sharp objects, machinery, abrasive substances,
weather conditions, and uneven surfaces, must
be assessed by a Competent Person before fall
protection equipment is selected.
The analysis of the workplace must anticipate
where users will be performing their duties, the
routes they will take to reach their work, and the
potential and existing fall hazards they may be
exposed to. Fall protection equipment must be
chosen by a Competent Person and must account
for all potential hazardous workplace conditions.
All fall protection equipment should be purchased
new and in an unused condition.
Fall protection systems must be selected and
installed under the supervision of a Competent
Person, and used in a compliant manner. Fall
protection systems must be designed in a manner
compliant with all local, state, and federal safety
regulations. Forces applied to anchors must be
calculated by a Competent Person.
Harnesses and connectors selected must be
compliant with manufacturer's instructions, and
must be of compatible size and configuration. Snap
hooks, carabiners, and other connectors must
be selected and applied in a compatible fashion.
All risk of disengagement must be eliminated. All
snap hooks and carabiners must be self-locking,
self-closing, and must never be connected to each
other.
A pre-planned rescue procedure in the case of a
fall is required. The rescue plan must be project-
specific. The rescue plan must allow for employees
to rescue themselves, or provide an alternative
means for their prompt rescue. Store rescue
equipment in an easily accessible and clearly
marked area.
Training of Authorized Persons to correctly erect,
disassemble, inspect, maintain, store, and use
fall protection equipment must be provided by a
Competent Person. Training must include the ability
to recognize fall hazards, minimize the likelihood of
fall hazards, and the correct use of personal fall
protection systems.
NEVER use fall protection equipment of any kind
to hang, lift, support, or hoist tools or equipment,
unless explicitly certified for such use.
Equipment that fails inspection or that has been
subjected to forces of fall arrest must immediately
be removed from service. All product that has been
removed from service due to failed inspection
or fall arrest must be clearly and permanently
marked "DO NOT USE". Equipment must then be
destroyed and rendered unusable prior to disposal
to eliminate the potential for reuse. Equipment must
be disposed in accordance with all applicable local,
state, and federal requirements.
Age, fitness, and health conditions can seriously
affect the user should a fall occur. Consult a doctor
if there is any reason to doubt a user's ability to
withstand and safely absorb fall arrest forces or
perform set-up of equipment. Pregnant women and
minors must not use this equipment.
Serious injury or death may still occur even if fall
protection equipment functions correctly. Always
follow you pre-planned rescue procedure.
Sustained post-fall suspension may result in
serious injury or death. Use Suspension Trauma
Relief Straps to reduce the effects of suspension
trauma.
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