Worker Classifications; Product Specific Applications - Guardian Fall Protection CB-18 Anchor Instruction Manual

Worker Classifications

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CAUTION
Qualified Person: A person with an accredited degree or certification, and with extensive experience or
sufficient professional standing, who is considered proficient in planning and reviewing the conformity of fall
protection and rescue systems.
Competent Person: A highly trained and experienced person who is ASSIGNED BY THE EMPLOYER to be
responsible for all elements of a fall safety program, including, but not limited to, its regulation, management,
and application. A person who is proficient in identifying existing and predictable fall hazards, and who has
the authority to stop work in order to eliminate hazards.
Authorized Person: A person who is assigned by their employer to work around or be subject to potential or
existing fall hazards.
It is the responsibility of a Qualified or Competent person to supervise the job site and ensure all
applicable safety regulations are complied with.

Product Specific Applications

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WARNING
Personal Fall Arrest: CB-18 Anchors may be used to support a MAXIMUM 1 personal fall arrest
system (PFAS) for use in Fall Arrest applications. Structure must withstand loads applied in the
directions permitted by the system of at least 5,000 lbs., or achieve a minimum 2:1 safety factor, as
determined by a Qualified Person. Maximum free fall is 6', or up to 12' if used in combination with
equipment explicitly certified for such use. If PFAS anchor point is intended for permanent
installation, it must be designed for use in Fall Arrest. Applicable D-ring: Dorsal.
Restraint: CB-18 Anchors may be used in Restraint applications. Restraint systems prevent workers
from reaching the leading edge of a fall hazard. Always account for fully deployed length of
lanyard/SRL. Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of
at least 1,000 lbs. No free fall is permitted. Restraint systems may only be used on surfaces with
slopes up to 4/12 (vertical/horizontal). Applicable D-rings: Dorsal, Chest, Side, Shoulder.
Work Positioning: CB-18 Anchors may be used in Work Positioning applications. Work Positioning
systems allow a worker to be supported and work freely with both hands. Structure must
withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 3,000 lbs. Maximum
allowable free fall is 2'. Applicable D-rings: Side.
Rescue/Confined Space: CB-18 Anchors may be used in Rescue/Confined Space applications.
Rescue systems function to safely recover a worker from a confined location or after exposed to a
fall. There are various configurations of Rescue systems depending on the type of rescue. Structure
must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 3,000 lbs. No
free fall is permitted. Applicable D-rings: Dorsal, Chest, Shoulder.
(including all clothing, tools, and equipment) is 130-420 lbs.
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Understand the following definitions of those who
work near or who may be exposed to fall hazards.
Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in serious
injury or death. Maximum 1 attachment per connection point.
For all applications: worker weight capacity range