Personal Safety; General Requirement; Work Area Safety - DeWalt DXFP210050 Instruction Manual

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DANGER: Do not skip this instruction manual.
instructions may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING:
This product is part of a personal
fall arrest or restraint system. The user must
follow the manufacturer's instructions for each
component of the system. These instructions must
be provided to the user of this equipment. The user
must understand these instructions before using
this equipment. Manufacturer's instructions must
be followed for proper use and maintenance of
this product. These instructions are intended to
meet the manufacturer's instructions as required
by OHSA, ANSI Z359.1-2007, ANSI 10.32-2012
Regulations.
WARNING:
Prior to using the equipment, please
record the product identification information found
on the ID label of your fall arrestor in the equipment
record table of this manual
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this product. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in serious injury.

1) PERSONAL SAFETY

a ) It is crucial that the Authorized person/user
of this fall protection equipment reads and
understands these instructions. In addition, it is
the employer's responsibility to ensure that all
users are trained in the proper use, inspection,
and maintenance of fall protection equipment.
b ) Proper use of fall arrest systems can save lives
and reduce the potential of serious injuries from
a fall.
c ) The user must be aware that forces experienced
during the arrest of a fall or prolonged
suspension may cause injury.
d ) Consult a physician if there is any question about
the user's ability to use this product.
e ) Pregnant women and minors must not use this
product.

2) GENERAL REQUIREMENT

a ) All warnings and instructions shall be provided
to Authorized persons/users.
b ) All Authorized persons/users must refer to the
regulations governing occupational safety, as
well as applicable ANSI standards.
c ) Please refer to product labels for information on
specific OSHA regulations, and ANSI standards
met by the product.
d ) Proper precautions should always be taken to
remove any obstructions, debris, material, or
other recognized hazards from the work area
that could cause injuries or interfere with the
operation of the system.
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Alterations or misuse of this product, or failure to follow
.
e ) All equipment must be inspected before each use
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
f ) All equipment should be inspected by a
Competent person on at least an annual basis.
g ) To minimize the potential for accidental disen-
gagement, a Competent person must ensure
system compatibility.
h ) Equipment must not be altered in any way.
Repairs must be performed only by the
manufacturer, or persons or entities authorized
in writing by the manufacturer.
i ) Any product exhibiting deformities, unusual
wear, or deterioration must be immediately
removed from service for inspection by Qualified
person.
j ) Any equipment subject to a fall must be removed
from service.

3) WORK AREA SAFETY

a ) Keep children and bystanders away while
working. Distractions can cause hazardous
conditions.
b ) The authorized person/user shall have a rescue
plan and the means at hand to implement it
when using this equipment.
c ) All synthetic material must be protected from
slag, hot sparks, open flames, or other heat
sources. The use of heat resistant materials is
recommended in these applications.
d ) Environmental hazards should be considered
when selecting fall protection equipment.
Equipment must not be exposed to chemicals
which may produce a harmful effect.
e ) Polyester should be used in certain chemical or
acidic environments. Use in highly corrosive or
caustic environments dictates a more frequent
inspection and servicing program to ensure the
integrity of the device is maintained.
f ) Do not allow equipment to come in contact
with anything that will damage it including, but
not limited to, sharp, abrasive, rough or high-
temperature surfaces, welding, heat sources,
electrical hazards, or moving machinery.
g ) Always check for obstructions below the work
area to make sure potential fall path is clear.
h ) Allow adequate fall clearance below the work
surface.
i ) Never remove product labels, which include
important warnings and information for the
authorized person/user.