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Users of this IKAR GmbH Lanyard must:
• be trained in its use and the pre-use inspection requirements;
• not use it if they have any medical conditions which could affect their safety in both normal and emergency use;
• ensure that a rescue plan is in operation, when it is being used in a fall arrest situation;
• not make any alterations, additions or repairs to the lanyard;
• ensure that the lanyard is not used outside its limitations, or for any purpose other than that which it is intended and
that the user has been trained to do;
• ensure the compatibility of other items and equipment used with this lanyard when assembled into a fall protection
system;
• always refer to the instructions for use issued with other items or equipment;
• ensure that no dangers arise through the use of combinations of items of equipment in which the safe function of any
one item is affected by or interferes with the safe function of another;
• ensure that the lanyard is in a serviceable condition and operates correctly before it is used;
• withdraw it from service immediately should any doubt arise about its condition for safe use or if it has been involved
in a fall;
• select a suitable anchor point, or structural member to serve as the anchor point(s), ensuring that it is in a suitable
position for the work activity and application and has the minimum strength required;
• for fall arrest the point must be able to withstand a load of 12 kN.
• for fall restraint the point must be suitable for the application and risk assesed. Guidance and legislation in the
country of use must be followed.
• connect directly to the anchor point or device with the connector, the lanyard should not be wrapped round a structural
member to make an anchorage unless the device has been tested and CE approved for this specific application (such
lanyard designs generally feature a special wear sleeve and suitable connector);
• use an anchorage device (e.g. an anchorage sling) if attachment to a structural member is required;
• attach the lanyard to the correct attachment point on their safety harness;
• for fall arrest the front or rear 'D' ring marked with an 'A' should be the only attachment points used. Where
the harness has two fabric loops on the front (each marked with a '1/2 A') the lanyard MUST connect to both
loops.
• for fall restraint and work positioning the fall arrest 'D' ring marked with an 'A', the side work positioning 'D'
rings, or a central attachment point on a sit harness / belt can be used. The attachment point must be relevant
and suitable to the work activity, and it must minimise any risk.
• ensure that the anchor point is positioned correctly;
• for a fall arrest application the anchor position should be as high as possible to minimise the free fall distance
before arrest, is as vertical as possible in line with the work activity to minimise any 'swing' during a fall and is
positioned to minimise any possible collision with the structure and or other protrusions.
• For a restraint application the anchor position should be set back from the edge and away from any potential
fall position.
• for a work positioning application the anchor position should not be lower than the attachment point on the
harness/belt and not allow the lanyard to slide downwards during a slip or fall.
• ensure that the lanyard is not exposed to a sharp edge that could cause damage during use;
• webbing and kernmantle rope lanyards offer minimum cut resistance to sharp edges.
• steelrope lanyards offer some protection to sharp edges,
• however contact with sharp edges should be avoided.
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