Usage Limitations - MSA Workman User Instructions

Only one fall protection system is to be attached to the Workman Tripod. Do not attach more than
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one user or system to the anchorage.
If PPE is resold, it is essential that instructions for use, maintenance, and periodic examination are
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provided in the language of destination.
DO NOT use MSA Fall Protection products if under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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MSA or persons or entities authorized in writing by the manufacturer, shall make all repairs to the
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equipment. No unauthorized repairs and/or modifications are permitted.
RESCUE AND EVACUATION: The user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to imple-
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ment it. The plan must take into account the equipment and special training necessary to effect
prompt rescue under all foreseeable conditions. If the rescue be from a confined space, the provi-
sions of OSHA regulation 1910.146 and ANSI Z 117.1 must be taken into account. Although a
rescue plan and the means to implement it must always be in place, it is a good idea to provide
means for user evacuation without assistance of others. This will usually reduce the time to get to
a safe place and reduce or prevent the risk to rescuers.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
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Usage Limitations

The following applications limitations must be considered and planned for before using the Workman
Tripod.
1.5.1
The Workman Tripod is designed for use by one person with a combined total weight no greater than
400 lbs (182 kg), including clothing, tools, and other user-borne objects; or in lifting or lowering mate-
rials with a combined total weight of no greater than 620 lbs (280 kg). Persons with muscular, skeletal,
or other physical disorders should consult a physician before using a personal fall arrest system that
includes a Workman Tripod. Pregnant women and minors must never use these systems. Increasing
age and lowered physical fitness may reduce a person's ability to withstand shock loads during fall
arrest or prolonged suspension. Consult a physician if there is any question about physical ability to
safely use this product to arrest a fall or suspend.
1.5.2
Workman Tripod must be installed on a clean and dry surface.
Acidic, alkaline, or other environments with harsh substances may damage the hardware elements of
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this Workman Tripod. If working in a chemically aggressive environment, consult MSA to determine
acceptable system components for your specific conditions.
Chemical hazards, heat and corrosion may damage the Workman Tripod. More frequent formal inspec-
tions are required in environments with chemical hazards, heat and corrosion. Do not use in environ-
ments with temperatures greater than 134°F (34°C). Do not expose to corrosive environments for
prolonged periods. Use extreme caution when working near energized electrical sources. Maintain a
safe working distance {preferably at least 10 feet (3 m)} from electrical hazards. When working near
moving machinery parts (e.g. conveyors, rotating shafts, presses, etc.), make sure that there are no
loose elements in any part of the system.
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Physical Limitations
Hazards
MSA Workman® Tripod