Section 5: Anchorage Considerations; Special Notes For The Employer - Falltech 7262 Instructions Manual

 If the PFAS that is selected is made up of components from different manufacturers,
the competent person will ensure that these components are compatible.
FallTech strongly encourages that the following points also be considered in the
course of product selection, in addition to the points above:
 Select the anchorage connector that is most appropriate for your application and
for the anchor point to which it will be attached. While sling‐style anchors are
popular because of their versatility, they are not always the best choice where
sharp or angular edges are present on the structure to which they are attached.
 Select a full body harness of appropriate durability for your workplace which
contains all of the attachment elements that you will require. Never attach any SRL
to anything other than the back/dorsal d‐ring or the front/chest d‐ring of your full
body harness.
 Depending on workplace conditions and hazards, you may need to employ multiple
systems or different combinations of components. Do not try and force the system
to fit the application. Use of the correct equipment is the best policy.
Section 5: Anchorage Considerations
OSHA 1910.66 and 1926.502 state that anchorages used for attachment of a PFAS
must be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms, and
must support at least 5,000 lbs. per user attached, or be designed, installed and used as
part of a complete PFAS which maintains a safety factor of at least two, and is
supervised by a qualified person (architect, structural engineer, etc.).
The anchorage to which this SRL is attached must capable of sustaining static loads in
directions applied by the personal fall arrest system of at least 3,600 lbs (or at least
twice the expected dynamic load) with certification of a qualified person (architect,
structural engineer, etc.), or 5,000 lbs in the absence of certification. If multiple
personal fall arrest systems are being attached to the same anchorage, the minimum
values stated above must be multiplied by the number of users.
Ensure that the anchorage connector that you are using is compatible with the
anchor point to which you are attaching it. If you are using this SRL with a Horizontal
Lifeline, tripod or davit, ensure that it is compatible with these systems by checking the
manufacturer's instructions for these systems for the minimum performance
requirements of deceleration devices.
Be sure that your anchorage is mounted overhead or above the level of the back d‐
ring of your full body harness. Be sure to calculate your clear‐fall (as discussed in
section 2.9) and to avoid swing fall hazards. Ensure the fall path is clear of obstructions
and impalement hazards.
Section 6: Employer and User Training
6.1: Special notes for the Employer
As an employer, you may be obliged to provide Personal Protective Equipment (to
include Personal Fall Arrest and Fall Protection Equipment) along with an appropriate
amount of training to your employees so that they will be adequately prepared to use
this equipment in the course of their work. If you are unsure about your duty to provide
fall protection, consult Title 29 CFR, section 1926.501 which can easily be viewed at
www.osha.gov. Another important resource for employers is the Consensus standard
on Managed Fall Protection: ANSI Z359.2‐2007.
Equally important is the subject of product/equipment selection. If you are obliged
to provide fall protection equipment for your employees, be sure to consult with or
appoint a competent or qualified person to select and prescribe equipment that is
suitable to address the specific hazards which may be present on your job‐site or in your
facility. There are different products for different applications, and under many
circumstances these products are not interchangeable. If you have questions as to
whether this product is suitable for your application, please contact FallTech for
assistance.
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