MSA Latchways PRD Manual Del Usuario página 11

Harness
• A harness is designed to arrest a single fall from height only once. If subjected to an arrested fall the
harness shall be withdrawn from service and destroyed.
• Check the legibility of the product markings on the harness.
• Check all webbing for signs of cuts, abrasion, fraying, tears, burns, mould, discolouration or
chemical attack. Ensure the harness is free from paint overspray.
• Check all stitching for signs of loosening, pulling or cut thread. There must be no evidence of
damaged stitching on either side of the stitch pattern.
• The Latchways PRD shall only be used with Latchways' approved harnesses. Do not replace or
attempt to replace the harness without appropriate training.
• Ensure the harness is within its service life.
Using the Latchways PRD
Fitting and adjusting the harness
The safety of the User is dependent upon a correctly fitted harness. This shall be worn over any clothing.
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
• Complete a pre-use check (page 9).
• Ensure that no items are positioned between the webbing and the
Users body. Pay particular attention to pockets and hanging clips,
such as key clips.
• Undo the quick release buckles fitted to the chest and leg straps
(Figure 10).
• Put arms through the shoulder straps and connect chest buckle
(A) (Figure 11).
• The chest strap shall be squarely in line with the sternum
(breast bone) (Figure 12).
• The connection point on the descent device shall be positioned
squarely between the shoulder blades.
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