Introduction; Applicable Safety Standards; Worker Classifications; Product Specific Applications - Guardian Fall Protection 00260 Instruction Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall
Protection Angel Anchor. This manual must
be read and understood in its entirety, and
used as part of an employee training
program as required by OSHA or any
applicable state agency.
This and any other included instructions
must be made available to the user of the
equipment. The user must understand how
to safely and effectively use the Angel
Anchor, and all fall safety equipment used
in combination with the Angel Anchor.

Applicable Safety Standards

When used according to instruction specifications, this product meets or exceeds all applicable EN 795-2012
standards for fall protection. Applicable standards and regulations depend on the type of work being done,
and also might include state-specific regulations. Consult regulatory agencies for more information on
personal fall arrest systems and associated components.

Worker Classifications

!
CAUTION
Qualified Person: A person with an accredited degree or certification, and with extensive experience or
sufficient professional standing, who is considered proficient in planning and reviewing the conformity of fall
protection and rescue systems.
Competent Person: A highly trained and experienced person who is ASSIGNED BY THE EMPLOYER to be
responsible for all elements of a fall safety program, including, but not limited to, its regulation, management,
and application. A person who is proficient in identifying existing and predictable fall hazards, and who has
the authority to stop work in order to eliminate hazards.
Authorized Person: A person who is assigned by their employer to work around or be subject to potential or
existing fall hazards.
It is the responsibility of a Qualified or Competent person to supervise the job site and ensure all
applicable safety regulations are complied with.

Product Specific Applications

! WARNING
Personal Fall Arrest: Angel Anchor may be used to support a MAXIMUM 1 PFAS for use in Fall Arrest
applications. Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at
least 5,000 lbs. Maximum free fall is 6', or up to 12' if used in combination with equipment
explicitly certified for such use. Applicable D-ring: Dorsal.
1
Date of First Use:
Serial #:
Trainer:
User:
Understand the following definitions of those who
work near or who may be exposed to fall hazards.
Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in serious
injury or death. Maximum 1 attachment per connection point.
User Information