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The following section will address the safety precautions which must be adhered to when working with Pelsue Fall Arrest
equipment such as the #SB-SM1 4-Arm Manway Mount. Any user must familiarize themselves with the information in
this section before utilizing the equipment.
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words DANGer, WArNING and CAuTION with the safety messages. The appropriate signal
word for each message has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGer-
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations or for hidden or unseen hazards.
WArNING- Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury and
includes obvious and hidden hazards. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAuTION-
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
You are responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and inspection of your Pelsue #SB-SM1 4-Arm Manway mount.
You must ensure that anyone who will operate, maintain, inspect or work around the equipment be familiar with the
operating and maintenance procedures and related safety information contained in this manual. This manual will take
you step-by-step through the workings and capabilities of the #SB-SM1 4-Arm Manway Mount and alert you to all good
safety and operating practices while using the system.
Remember, you are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you. Make
these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that everyone operating this equipment is familiar with
the procedures recommended and follows safety precautions. Remember, most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk
injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
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System owners must give operating instructions to operators or employees before allowing them to use the
equipment and at least annually thereafter.
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The most important safety device on this equipment is a safe operator. It is the operator's responsibility to
read and understand all safety and operating instructions in the manual and to follow those guidelines. Most
accidents can be avoided.
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A person must understand the operation of this equipment and be trained in it's usage before operating the
equipment. An untrained operator exposes himself and others to possible serious injury or death.
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Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and
could affect the life of the equipment.
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Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
WARNING!
Products manufactured or sold by the T.A. Pelsue Company
are intended for use by professionals trained and experienced
in the use, inspection and maintenance of these products.
Paraprofessional users such as volunteer rescue workers
and sportsmen involved in risky sports such as climbing and
caving will be held to the same standard of experience and
training as professionals.
Technical rescue, repelling, climbing and the training
involved are hazardous activities. Each situation has its
own unique conditions and must be evaluated. Effective
risk management comes from experience, proper training
and good personal judgement.
#500964-001 - Product Manual: Model #SB-SM1 Fall Arrest Tower Base - Revision 01 - Date: 03-04-2010
4.1 - Warning Statement
WARNING
!
Failure to read and heed all labels and instructions may
result in injury or death. Inspect all components before
and after each use, and remove from service if any
damage or defect is found. Keep product free from dirt
and moisture.
Do not leave a suspended load
unattended. Do not exceed maximum rated loads.
4.0 - Safety
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