Introduction; Applicable Safety Standards - Guardian Fall Protection CB-18 Anchor Instruction Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall
Protection CB-18. 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 and any other included instructions
must be made available to the user of
the equipment. The user must understand
how to safely and effectively use the
CB-18, and all fall safety equipment
used in combination with the CB-18.

Applicable Safety Standards

When used according to instruction specifications, this product meets or exceeds all applicable OSHA 1926
Subpart M, OSHA 1910, ANSI Z359.18-2017, and ANSI A10.32-2012 standards for fall protection, depending on
application (see below). This product has been tested in compliance with the requirements of
ANSI/ASSE Z359.7. Testing only covers hardware and does not extend to the anchorage or substrate to which
this product is attached. Applicable standards and regulations depend on the type of work being done, and
also might include state-specific regulations. Consult regulatory agencies for more information on personal fall
arrest systems and associated components.
CB-18 Anchors do not comply with ANSI/IWCA I-14.1-2001 Section 9 requirements for tie-back/suspension
anchorages for window washing or facade maintenance equipment.
CB-18 Anchors do not comply with CalOSHA section 3291 (f) for roof tie-back/suspension anchorages, which
are required on all buildings in California above 36' (or three stories), with certain rare exceptions.
Contact Guardian's Engineered Services Group (ESG) for more information or for anchors compliant with
CalOSHA and/or IWCA standards.
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User Information
Date of First Use:
Serial #:
Trainer:
User:
OSHA 1910 & OSHA 1926 Subpart M
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
ANSI Z359.18 & ANSI A10.32
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
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