Other Considerations - DBI SALA 3400101 Manual De Istrucciones

increasing the total free fall distance and the distance required
to safely arrest the user. The SRL will activate regardless of its
orientation relative to the user. Review your specifi c application
to determine what the appropriate work zone should be. Minimize
swing falls by working as directly below the anchorage point as
possible. Never permit a swing fall if injury could occur. If a swing
fall situation exists in your application contact Capital Safety before
proceeding.
• FALL CLEARANCE: Ensure adequate clearance exists in your fall
path to prevent striking an object. The minimum clearance is 4.5
m from the dorsal D-ring level to the next level of obstruction or
object. See Figure 14. Additional clearance is required if potential
swing fall exists.
• SHARP EDGES: Avoid working where the lifeline will be in contact
with or abrade against unprotected sharp edges. Provide protection
for the lifeline when possible. An energy absorbing component can
sometimes be added in-line to further protect the worker. Compat-
ibility and total fall distance must be considered if this is done. Con-
tact Capital Safety before using an in-line energy absorbing compo-
nent or lanyard with an SRL.
IMPORTANT: Even though the Leading Edge SRL (Model 3504500)
provides additional protection from falls occurring over edges,
protection against cutting must be provided when working near
extremely sharp edges such as sheared, cold rolled, or fl ames cut
steel. Edge protection is not required over edges such as hot rolled
steel, steel decking, concrete, or wood.
• RESCUE: If a fall occurs, the employer must have a rescue plan
and the ability to implement a rescue.
• AFTER A FALL: Equipment which has been subjected to fall arrest
forces must be removed from service for inspection. See Section 7.
• OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Avoid working where your lifeline
may cross or tangle with that of another worker. Do not allow the
lifeline to pass under arms or between legs. Never clamp, knot or
otherwise prevent the lifeline from retracting or being taut. Avoid
slack line. Do not loop the lifeline around small structural members.
IMPORTANT: Read and follow manufacturer's instructions for
associated equipment (i.e. full body harness) used in your personal
fall arrest system.
IMPORTANT: For special (custom) versions of this product,
follow the instructions provided in this manual. See supplement,
if included, for additional instructions when using a customized
product.
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