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SAFETY
PRIOR TO USING THE HARNESS (1), THE
WEARER SHALL
Carry out a visual check of the system or component; correct
functioning and perfect working order have to be assured.
Make sure that the recommendations for use with other com-
ponents of the system be observed in conformity with the
instructions for use.
The system or component must no longer be used, if there are
any doubts in respect
of its safe condition. The equipment has to be inspected by the
manufacturer or by a qualified person.
It is essential for safety reasons that a fall protection system or
system component
which has already been subjected to fall be removed from service
and sent back to the manufacturer or an authorized qualified
repair shop for maintenance and renewed testing.
Fall protection systems have to be treated with care and to be
kept clean and ready for use. It has to be warned against bringing
the systems into contact with acids or other caustic liquids and
gases, oils, detergents, or sharp-edged objects.
Should the harness have become wet during use or cleaning, do
not dry near a fire or other sources of heat, but rather in a natural
way in not too warm rooms. Keep the harness freely suspended
or loosely rolled up.
When using the fall protection systems, the pertaining safety reg-
ulations in force and the "Rules for Use of Personal Fall Arrest
Systems" have to be observed for protection against danger.
At least every 12 months, the safety harness and its components
have to be inspected by a competent person authorized by the
manufacturer and maintained, if the manufacturer considers it
necessary.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE OF THE HOLDING
HOOKS AND HOLD-BACK HOOKS OF THE
SAFETY HARNESS (1),
During the holding function, the connectors may only be placed
around a mast or other construction between the two holding
hooks, so that free fall is limited to max.0.5 m.
It should be strictly seen to it that the connector be not slung
around constructions with too small diameter or sharp edges.
With the lateral holding hooks, work may only be carried out on
horizontal or almost horizontal surfaces (roofs). The connectors
have to be adjusted in such a way that the area, where danger of
falling down prevails, cannot be reached.
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