Applicable Safety Standards; Intended Use; Worker Classifications - Guardian CABLE CLIMBING SYSTEM Instruction Manual

Applicable Safety Standards

Meets or exceeds:
ANSI/ASSE Z359.16
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OSHA 1910.29
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OSHA 1926.1053
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IMPORTANT: Applicable
regulations depend on the type of work to
be performed and may include additional
applicable regulations in some states. Consult
local authorities having jurisdiction for more
information on fall protection systems and
associated fall protection components.

Intended Use

This equipment is designed to be used as a
component of a personal fall protection system
(PFAS). USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A MAN-
NER THAT IS NOT EXPRESSLY DESCRIBED
IN THESE MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
NOT FOR USE IN WORK POSITIONING APPLI-
CATIONS. ALWAYS USE A SEPARATE WORK
POSITIONING SYSTEM.
WHEN CONNECTING TO OR DISCONNECT-
ING FROM THE CABLE CLIMBING SYSTEM,
ALWAYS MAKE SURE TO USE A SUPPLE-
MENTAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM, OR ENSURE
THAT NO POSSIBILITY OF BEING EXPOSED
TO A FALL HAZARD EXISTS.
Cable climbing system shall be used with ANSI
Z359.11 compliant full body harnesses only. Har-
ness must include a Sternal D-ring and must be
in good condition and approved for use in cable
climbing applications. Always refer to full body
harness manufacturer's instructions for suitability
for use in cable climbing applications.
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Worker Classifications

Qualified Person:
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accredited degree or certification, and with
extensive experience or sufficient professional
standing, who is considered proficient in
planning/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 existing fall hazards.
Permitted Weight Capacity Range
ANSI: 130-310 lb (59-140 kg)

OSHA: 100-310 lb (46-140 kg)

Always defer to applicable connecting device to
determine permitted worker weight capacity
range for complete system.
Note: Capacity is the combined user weight
including all clothing, tools, and equipment.
 WARNING! MAXIMUM 2 USERS PER
Cable Climbing System.
Minimum spacing between users must be
20 ft (6 m).
A person with an