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There is a risk to life if these safety instructions
are not observed!
• The personal protective equipment (PPE) may
no longer be used even in the case of very
minor faults.
• Damaged, fall-stressed, dubious personal
protective equipment or safety devices must
be immediately withdrawn and not used. The
equipment may only be inspected by an
expert in compliance with DGUV principle
312-906, BORNACK and/or a workshop
authorised in writing by BORNACK. This must
be documented in the test card.
• Independent modifications or repairs are not
allowed.
• Rope protection is part of the personal fall
prevention equipment and should be
assigned to a specific person.
• The personal protective equipment may only
be used by qualified staff that are familiar
with the material. They must be proficient in
handling the personal protective equipment
and must have been briefed about the
possible risks associated with its use.
• In accordance with the accident prevention
guidelines (UVV), the users of personal
protective equipment against falls (Category
III) must attend a theoretical training course
and a practical training course. Make use of
the training competence of the BORNACK
training centres: info@bornack.de
• Accessories from other manufacturers may
only be used if approved by BORNACK and
may not impair the function and safety of the
protective equipment.
• Clothing and shoes must be suitable for the
task at hand and the weather conditions.
• Only use if fully fit and healthy. Health impair-
ments can jeopardise the safety of the user
when working at heights or depths.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
• If this PPE is used as an arrester system (free
fall is possible), only full body harnesses that
comply with EN 361 may be used.
• Calculation of the possible fall path if all
necessary PPE components are used correctly:
(if necessary braking path HSG) + surplus
lanyard (situation-dependent) + braking path
energy absorber (max. 1.75 m) + height of
D-ring (1.5 m) + safety reserve 1.0 m.
• Before using, ensure adequate clearance
below the user to prevent impact on a
protruding object or the ground.
• Protect PPE during storing, use and transpor-
tation against the effects of heat (e.g. welding
flames or sparks, burning cigarettes) and
chemicals (e.g. acids, alkalis, oils) and mechan-
ical impact (e.g. sharp edges).
• The combinability and protective effect of the
PPE must be checked for each hazard situa-
tion (risk assessment).
• If a casualty hangs motionless in a full body
harness for a longer time, blood cannot flow
back from the legs and/or the flow may be
interrupted. This can lead to a suspension
trauma, a circulatory shock with serious to
fatal consequences.
• Before starting work, the responsible person
must draw up a plan of rescue measures that
define how to rescue casualties quickly and
safely and ensures first aid measures. Casual-
ties must be rescued within 20 minutes.
BORNACK can help you draw up tailor-made
rescue plans and includes these in the neces-
sary training courses.
E-mail hotline: info@bornack.de
• The local safety guidelines (e.g. in Germany,
the DGUV Regulations 112-198 and 112-199
issued by the professional associations) and
the accident prevention guidelines for the
specific industry (UVV) must be observed.
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