Maintenance And Care; Five Classifications Of Equipment; Fall Arrest; Controlled Descent - Honeywell NORTH FP100 Instruction Manual

forth, and should overlap the buckle
frame. Check that friction or
quick-release buckles are not bent or
distorted and engage correctly.
Locking snap hooks and carabiners
should function smoothly and not be bent
or wobbly. Check that the spring closes
the keeper (latch) securely against the
snap nose. Locking snap hooks should
hold the keeper in its closed position.
D-ring Pad: Check the D-ring pad to
ensure there are no cracks, rips or
deformations.
Rivets: Make sure rivets hold tightly and
have not pulled through webbing. Rivets
should not be bent; bent rivets will fail
under stress. Pitted rivets indicate
chemical damage.
Grommets: Grommets must be tight, not
distorted or broken. Check for corrosion,
dents, sharp edges or cracks. Discard a
unit with missing grommets or extra holes
punched or cut into it.
Ropes/Cables: Check that rope is free of
knots and consistent in diameter. Discard
a knotted rope lanyard. Examine the rope
from end to end, rotating it as you go, and
separating the strands to look for worn,
broken or cut fibers (figure 3). Look for
damage that might be caused by welding,
chemicals or paints, or by exposure to
heat sources. Thimble splices should have
five tucks and the splice should be
secured from unravelling.
WARNING
Do not attempt to repair damaged
equipment. Remove it from service
immediately and do not re-use.
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE

5.1 Fall protection equipment should be
treated with respect when not in use.
Always store equipment in a clean,
dry environment, free of corrosives
and harmful fumes and out of direct
sunlight.
5.2 North Safety Products recommends
cleaning safety equipment periodically
by washing per the manufacturers
directions. This should be done in
conjunction with verification
inspections. It is important to remove
surface dirt and grime from the
product as accumulated soiling can
mask damage and shorten its life.
5.3 Webbing or rope must be cleaned by
sponging with a mild solution of
detergent and cold or warm water.
Equipment should be wiped with a
clean cloth and hung to dry out
thoroughly, away from direct
sunlight or excessive heat.
WARNING
Do not use solvent-based cleaners
and do not apply paints or solvent
markers for unit identification.
Solvents can cause deterioration
to webbing through chemical
reaction.
6 FIVE CLASSIFICATIONS OF
EQUIPMENT

6.1 FALL ARREST

Designed to arrest a fall from an
elevated work area. The primary goal
is to minimize the severity of injury to
the worker. Fall energy absorption
and activation time is the most criti-
cal criteria.

6.2 CONTROLLED DESCENT

A system that supplies a fast means
of exit from an elevated work area.
Must be used in conjunction with a
fall arrest system.

6.3 CONFINED ENTRY AND EXIT

Designed to transport and support
the user during entry into and exit
from confined spaces. Must be
used in conjunction with a fall
arrest system.

6.4 LADDER CLIMBING

Designed for use with a fall arrest
system mounted onto or adjacent
to ladders and towers.

6.5 WORK POSITIONING

Holds a worker in place with his/her
hands free to work on an elevated
vertical surface such as a wall,
window sill or pole. It is designed to
help prevent a fall, not to arrest one.
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