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These instructions apply to the following model(s) manufactured after Jan 1st, 2018:
UNDER PENALTY OF LAW
This manual must be read and understood in its entirety and used as part of a fall protection training program, as required by OSHA or
any state/local regulatory agencies.
This manual is intended to meet industry standards required by ANSI Z359.11-2014 Fall Protection Code. The user must read and fully
understand the limitations and proper use of the equipment and be properly trained by the employer prior to use.
NOTE: This User Instruction Manual is not to be removed except by the equipment user. Current User Instruction Manuals must always
be available to the user. Read and understand these instructions before using equipment. Do not discard these instructions.
PURPOSE
IRONWEAR Full Body Harnesses are Class 3 full body harnesses designed for an array of full-body applications. Such full body
harnesses are the only form of body wear acceptable for fall arrest. Full body harnesses may also be used for positioning, travel restraint,
and rescue.
IRONWEAR Harnesses are designed and tested to comply with applicable OSHA and ANSI standards for fall protection equipment.
When used as a component in a personal fall arrest system or personal restraint system, IRONWEAR Full Body Harnesses comply with
OSHA directives for fall protection wear. Full body harnesses serve to better distribute the forces of a fall to suitable areas of a body and
keep the body upright should a fall occur.
Personal Fall Arrest: The full body harness is used as
a component of a personal fall arrest system. Personal
fall arrest systems typically include a full body harness
and a connecting subsystem (energy absorbing lanyard).
Maximum arresting force must not exceed 900 lbs (4
KN), for fall arrest applications connect the fall arrest
subsystem (example: lanyard, SRL, energy absorber,
etc.) to the D-ring or attachment element on your back,
Full Body Harness
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
2100 Full body harness with three D-rings
2125 Full body harness with three D-rings
2150 Full body harness with three D-rings & Waist Support
Application
Work Positioning: The full body harness is used as a
component of a work positioning system to support the
user at a work position. Work positioning systems
typically include a full body harness, positioning
lanyard, and a back-up personal fall arrest system. For
work positioning applications, connect the work
positioning subsystem (example: lanyard, Y-lanyard,
etc.) to the lower (hip level) side or belt mounted work
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Summary of Contents for ironwear 2100
- Page 1 IRONWEAR Harnesses are designed and tested to comply with applicable OSHA and ANSI standards for fall protection equipment. When used as a component in a personal fall arrest system or personal restraint system, IRONWEAR Full Body Harnesses comply with OSHA directives for fall protection wear. Full body harnesses serve to better distribute the forces of a fall to suitable areas of a body and keep the body upright should a fall occur.
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Page 2: Materials And Construction
Failure to have the leg straps of the Full Body Harness properly adjusted in the event of a fall arrest may result in serious personal ■ injury or death. Never attach the unused leg of the lanyard back to the IRONWEAR Full Body Harness anywhere other than an approved lanyard ■ storage keeper. - Page 3 6 ft. free fall applications with a maximum capacity up to 310 lb. (141 kg) including clothing, tools, etc. ■ IRONWEAR Full Body Harnesses shall be used as part of a personal fall arrest system that limits the maximum free fall distance to 6 ft.
- Page 4 Connection Compatibility Limitations All IRONWEAR equipment must be coupled to compatible connectors. OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 prohibits snap hooks from being engaged to certain objects unless two requirements are met: 1. It must be a locking type snap hook.
- Page 5 Fall Arrest Forces: Full Body Harnesses which meet Z359.11-2014 and Z359.3 are intended to be used with other components of a Personal Fall Arrest System that limit maximum arrest forces to 1800 pounds (8 KN) or less. Deceleration distance should not be allowed to exceed 48 inches.
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Page 6: Attachment Points
Avoid potential contact with a lower level. Attachment Points The dorsal (back) D-ring affixed to all IRONWEAR Full Body Harnesses is for fall arrest or restraint systems. The dorsal D-ring may also be used for rescue applications. - Page 7 Training must be conducted by a Competent or Qualified Person. Trainer and trainees must not be exposed to fall hazards during the training course. Inspection Frequency IRONWEAR Full Body Harnesses must be inspected prior to each use and annually by an “Competent Person” other than the user. To Inspect Webbing...
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Page 8: Cleaning, Maintenance And Storage
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Storage Cleaning IRONWEAR Full Body Harnesses can be wiped down with a mild detergent and missed with a clean cloth to remove detergent. The hardware can also be wiped down with a clean, dry cloth to remove grease or dirt. - Page 9 incident investigations; and evaluating program effectiveness. 2. Correct fit of a Full Body Harness is essential to proper performance. Users must be trained to select the size and maintain the fit of their Full Body Harness. 3. Users must follow manufacturer’s instructions for proper fit and sizing, paying particular attention to ensure that buckles are connected and aligned correctly, leg straps and shoulder straps are kept snug at all times, chest straps are located in the middle chest area and leg straps are positioned and snug to avoid contact with the genitalia should a fall occur.
- Page 10 attachment elements. An example of this use would be window washers on large buildings. USER INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT Users of personal fall arrest systems shall, at a minimum, comply with all manufacturer instructions regarding the inspection, maintenance and storage of the equipment. The user’s organization shall retain the manufacturer’s instructions and make them readily available to all users.
- Page 11 If equipment fails inspection IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE. User must inspect prior to EACH use. Competent Person other than user must complete formal inspection at least every 6 months. Competent Person to inspect and initial. Date of first use: ________________. Product lifetime is 5 years as long as it passes pre-use and Competent Person inspections.
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Page 12: Inspection Record
Inspection Record Supplier:__________________Date Purchased____/___/____User name:_________Date First use____/___/____ Pass/ Next Inspection Date Comments/actions Signed Fail...
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