Fall Distance; Swing Fall; Capacity; Environmental Hazards - Werner UPGEAR Manual De Instrucciones Para El Usuario

or abrade against, unprotected sharp edges. Do not loop a lifeline
around small diameter structural members. If working with this
equipment around sharp edges is unavoidable, provide protection
by using a heavy pad over the exposed sharp edge.
b. fall distance
Contact with a lower level can occur even when this equipment is
in perfect operating condition if there is any object in the path of
a fall or if the height of the anchorage being used is inadequate.
The fall distance can vary according to the connecting subsystem
used. The following sections provide details on how to determine
fall clearances. While these are typical situations, the authorized/
competent person on site should make these determinations for
each work situation depending on the site-specific conditions.
c. Swing falls
For rescue systems, the anchorage should withstand a static load
of 3000 lbs (13.3kN) or be certified by a qualified person for five
times the foreseeable load.
d. Capacity
Maximum capacity for this product is 310 lbs (140.6 kg) for the
combined weight of a worker and all tools. For any weight over
310 lbs (140.6 kg) contact Werner Co. for more information. The
employer should ensure that all other elements of the fall protection
system are adequate to support any higher weights.
e. environmental Hazards
This equipment is used only under the direct supervision of a
competent person who is able to identify hazards that must be
avoided including electrical and chemicals, machinery or other
moving objects, sharp edges, damaged anchorages or structures,
or any other workplace element that could damage this equipment
or prevent it from operating as intended.
1. CORROSION: Do not leave this equipment for long periods
in environments where corrosion of metal parts could take
place as a result of vapors from organic materials. Sewage
and fertilizer plants, for example, have high concentrations of
ammonia. Use near seawater or other corrosive environments
may require more frequent inspections or servicing to ensure
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