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This manual is intended to meet the manufacturer’s instructions as required by ANSI Z359 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA. User Information Date of First Use:______________________________ Serial#:____________________________________ Trainer:____________________________________ User:______________________________________ 2023 Copyright Safewaze 220-00055...
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Swing falls significantly increase the likelihood of serious injury or death in the event of a fall. Contact Safewaze if you have questions regarding compatibility of this equipment that are not covered in this manual. Do not alter or misuse this equipment. Some subsystem components could affect the performance and the operation of this equipment.
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(See Figure 7). This information should be recorded in the “Inspection Form” located at the back of this manual (Section 25.0). Questions regarding the use, care, or suitability of this equipment for your application? Contact Safewaze. USER INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT Users of personal fall arrest systems shall at a minimum, comply with all manufacturer instructions regarding the inspection, maintenance and storage of the equipment.
1.0 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Safewaze Anchorage Connector. 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 manual and any other instructional material must be available to the user of the equipment.
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Greater clearance is needed to ensure safety during a swing fall as vertical fall distance will be greater than a fall originating directly below the anchorage point. 2023 Copyright Safewaze...
All Safewaze full body harnesses must IMMEDIATELY be removed from service if subjected to fall arrest forces. Safewaze full body harnesses shall be inspected by the end user prior to each usage and by a Competent Person other than the user at least annually. These annual inspections shall be documented.
Non-compatible connectors may unintentionally disengage (See Figure 3). Connectors must be compatible with the anchorage or other system components (See Figure 4). Connectors must be compatible in size, shape, and strength. Self-locking snap hooks and carabiners are required by ANSI Z359 and OSHA guidelines. Contact Safewaze if you have any questions about compatibility.
Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked. Safewaze connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as specified in each product’s user instructions. See Figure 4 for examples of inappropriate connections. Do not connect snap hooks and carabiners: •...
(See Figure 6, Dwg. 3). 7. The 021-4055 is designed to slide along the beam in unison with the user’s movement. It can be used in overhead or foot level tie off applications (See Figure 6, Dwgs. 4 & 5).
20.0 WARRANTY Safewaze warrants its products are free from defects in materials and construction under normal use and service. Liability is not accepted for abuse, modification, improper use, destructive activity, and contaminated exposure. 21.0 UNSAFE OR DEFECTIVE CONDITIONS Equipment inspectors must be trained to look for damage to components of the Beam Anchor. If inspection reveals an unsafe or defective condition remove the Beam Anchor from service.