Applicable Safety Standards; Worker Classifications; Safety Information - Guardian Fall Protection 11002 Instruction Manual

Applicable Safety Standards

When used according to instruction specifications, this product meets or exceeds all applicable
OSHA 1926 Subpart M, OSHA 1910, ANSI Z359.14-2012, and ANSI A10.32-2012 standards for fall
protection. Applicable standards and regulations depend on the type of work being done, and
also might include state regulations if applicable. Consult regulatory agencies for more information
on personal fall arrest systems and associated components.

Worker Classifications

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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.

Safety Information

The failure to understand and comply with safety regulations may result in
serious injury or death. The regulations included herein are not all-inclusive,
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Do not alter equipment.
Do not misuse equipment.
Workplace conditions, including, but not limited to, flame, corrosive chemicals, electrical shock,
sharp objects, machinery, abrasive substances, weather conditions, and uneven surfaces, must be
assessed by a Competent Person before fall protection equipment is selected.
Understand the following definitions of those who
work near or who may be exposed to fall hazards.
are for reference only, and are not intended to replace a Competent
Person's judgement or knowledge of federal or state standards.
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