Safety Regulations; Correct Use; Compliance; Training - MSA Workman User Instructions

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Safety Regulations

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Correct Use

The Workman Tripod is primarily an anchorage connector component of a personal fall arrest system.
It may also be used for work positioning, ladder climbing, rescue, retrieval, evacuation, confined space
entry/exit operations and material lifting and lowering, depending on which attachment elements are
included.
Use of the Workman Tripod must comply with these User Instructions and, further, is subject to
approval under the user's safety rules and regulations, safety director, supervisor, or a qualified safety
engineer. Be certain the selection of the Workman Tripod is suited for the intended use and work envi-
ronment. If there is any conflict between these User Instructions and other directives or procedures of
the user's organization, do not use the Workman Tripod until such conflicts are resolved. Consult all
local, state, and federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requirements for
personal safety equipment. Also refer to the latest revision of ANSI Z359.18 standard for more infor-
mation on anchorages and associated system components. In Canada, refer to provincial and federal
regulations and to CSA Z259.10, Z259.11 and Z259.18.
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Compliance

The product may comply with:
• ANSI Z359.18, Type A; EN795 and / or;
• OSHA requirements
See product label for specific compliance notifications.
Anchorage connectors labeled with ANSI Z359.18 have been tested in compliance with the require-
ments of ANSI/ASSE Z359.7.
NOTICE
ANSI compliance and testing covers only the hardware and does not extend to the anchorage and
substrate to which the anchorage connector is attached.
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Training

Users of MSA Products must be familiar with the User Instructions and be trained by a competent
person in:
• workplace hazard identification, evaluation and control
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• selection, inspection, use, storage and maintenance
• usage planning including calculation of free and total fall distance; maximum arresting force
• compatibility and selection of anchorage/anchorage connectors including connection to help
prevent accidental disengagement (rollout)
• proper lanyard/harness connection locations
• evacuation and rescue planning and implementation
• consequences of improper use
For Confined Space applications:
• See OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 and ANSI Z117.1.
Periodically (at least annually) assess effectiveness of training and determine the need for retraining
or additional training. Contact MSA for training information.
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