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actoolsupply.com actoolsupply.com 3M Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Fall Protection Equipment Full Body Harness User Instructions User Instructions for 3M Full Body Harnesses Important: Keep these User Instructions for reference. actoolsupply.com...
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actoolsupply.com GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Under Penalty of Law These User Instructions are not to be removed except by the user of this equipment. Current User Instructions must always be available to the user. WARNING 1. Compliant fall protection and emergency rescue systems help prevent serious injury during fall arrest.
actoolsupply.com during the clearance calculation process. 2. Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment when performing Inspection, Cleaning and Maintenance procedures. Safety glasses & gloves are recommended. FALL ARREST SYSTEM COMPONENTS System Components A complete fall arrest system consists of the following components: Anchorage, Body Support, and Connecting Devices.
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actoolsupply.com up to 400 lb (181 kg) including clothing, tools, etc. 3. Full Body Harnesses shall be used as part of a personal fall arrest system that limits the maximum free fall distance to 6 ft (1.8 m). If used with appropriate connecting system, Full Body Harnesses may be used with free falls exceeding 6 ft (1.8 m).
actoolsupply.com Clearance Requirements The illustration below is an example of how to calculate the fall clearance requirements using energy absorbing lanyards connected to the dorsal D-ring of a Full Body Harness. Add the length of the energy absorbing lanyard (6 ft) to the marked maximum elongation of the lanyard during deceleration (3½...
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actoolsupply.com Free Fall To calculate the free fall distance using an Energy Absorbing Lanyard connected to the dorsal D-ring of a full body harness and an anchorage connector that is above the workers shoulders, Worker (a), subtract the distance from the D-ring on the harness to the anchorage connector (5 ft) from the length of the Energy Absorbing Lanyard (6 ft).
(ANSI Z359.1-2007) Attachment Points The dorsal (back) D-ring affi xed to all 3M Full Body Harnesses is for fall arrest or restraint systems. The dorsal D-ring may also be used for rescue applications.
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actoolsupply.com damaged. No load indicators shall be deployed. Damaged and other deteriorated and defective components must be immediately removed from service, in accordance with the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66 and 1926.502. Donning a Vest Style Full Body Harness 1.
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Lanyard Storage keepers Approved lanyard storage keepers are located on all 3M Full Body Harnesses where the shoulder strap meets the chest strap. Lanyard storage keepers are approved only for the connection of the unused lanyard leg to the harness.
actoolsupply.com INSPECTION Frequency Full Body Harnesses must be inspected prior to each use, and annually by an OSHA defi ned “competent person” other than the user. Criteria Warning: If inspection reveals any defect, inadequate maintenance, or unsafe condition, remove from service and destroy. Warning: After a fall occurs, or if any part of the load indicator warning is showing, the Full Body Harness must be removed from service and destroyed immediately.
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actoolsupply.com Storage Full Body Harnesses should be stored in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Do not store in areas where damage from environmental factors such as heat, light, excessive moisture, oil, chemicals and their vapors, or other degrading elements may be present. Do not store damaged equipment or equipment in need of maintenance in the same area as product approved for use.
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actoolsupply.com Product Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Limitation of Liability WARRANTY: THE FOLLOWING IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Equipment offered by 3M is warranted against factory defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from date of installation or fi...
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