Anchorage - Falltech 6015 Instructions Manual

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Don't use this component near moving machinery which may
entangle any part of your PFAS.
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Don't use this FBH if there are any signs of excessive wear, soil
or surface contamination such as paint, oil, grease, dirt or any
other substance which may inhibit adjustability or may change
the characteristics of the harness in any way.
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Don't use this harness if it shows any signs of damage to any
element or component of the harness. When in doubt, remove
from service immediately and replace.
Advisory #1: Further Reading
If you have access to the internet, please go to www.osha.gov.
This website is an exceptional resource, and has a great deal of
information which is easy to access. Use the search field to find
information on fall arrest, including standards, news,
interpretations and other valuable tools. The more you know about
how this product works and how it is supposed to be used, the
safer you will be during the course of your work.
Advisory #2: Proper product selection
Product selection is an important element of fall protection. Fall
Arrest products are like any other tools that you may use in the
course of your work – there is a proper tool for every application.
You may find that while this product is suitable for some
applications, it may not be suitable for others. Please be sure to
pay close attention to sections 2, 3, and 4, for greater detail on this
point.
Advisory #3: Connector Compatibility
Making compatible connections may mean the difference
between life and death. Connectors (snap hooks, rebar hooks and
carabiners), must be of the locking type and require two distinct
actions to open the gate. Your connectors must be sized and
shaped so that the rings or structural members to which they are
attached will not pose a risk of forcing the gate open, and must fully
captivate the connector so that it cannot become disengaged, slide
or shift during use or in the event of a fall.
Certain connections are forbidden and should never be
attempted with this product or any other unless there is a specific
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allowance in the manufacturer's instructions. Forbidden
connections include, but are not limited to:
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Two or more connectors to one d-ring are a forbidden
connection.
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A connection that rests on or loads the gate is a forbidden
connection.
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A connection that does not allow the gate to close and lock
is a forbidden connection.
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Two or more connectors attached to one another are a
forbidden connection.
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Connecting directly to webbing, rope, cable (wire rope) is a
forbidden connection.
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Connecting directly to a horizontal lifeline is a forbidden
connection.
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Tie-back with your FallTech SAL is a forbidden connection
except for model # 7241, 7241Y, 8241 and 8241Y in the
WrapTech series.
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Connecting to any ring or structure that does not fully
captivate and completely restrict the movement your
connector is a forbidden connection.
Section 2: ABCD's
Every Personal Fall Arrest System consists of four basic elements –
Anchorage, Body-wear, Connectors/Connecting Devices and
Deceleration Devices. Each of these four elements is discussed in
greater detail below. If, after reading though this section, you do not fully
understand these items and how they work together to form a compatible
fall arrest system, please be sure to have this explained to you by a
Competent Person.
It is absolutely critical that you be familiar with the proper wear and/or
use of each component of your Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS).
Failure to read, understand and adhere to instructional materials and
warnings provided with each of these components could lead to a
catastrophic failure of your PFAS, resulting in serious injury or death.

2.1: Anchorage

The selection of an anchor point and anchorage connector is critical
to the successful function of any Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS).
OSHA 1926.502 (d) (15) states that:
"Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment shall
be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend
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