Definitions And Pictograms - Tractel mobifor Manual De Instalación, De Utilización Y De Mantenimiento

1. Key guidelines
1. Before using
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ensure safe, efficient use of this equipment, it is
essential that the supervisor be properly trained in the
use of this equipment and has read and understood
the information given in the manual supplied by
TRACTEL SAS. This manual should be available at
all times to all operators. Additional copies can be
supplied on request.
2. Before use, it is essential that operators are trained
in the use of this safety device. Check the state
of associated equipment and make sure that the
clearance is sufficient.
3. This equipment must only be used by trained
and skilled personnel, or under the supervision of
trained and skilled personnel.
4. Any modification or attachment made to the
equipment cannot be done without prior written
approval from TRACTEL SAS. The equipment must
be transported and stored in its original packaging
5. The maximum operating load for this equipment
is 100 kg.
6. If you are responsible for assigning this equipment
to an employee or similar person, ensure that you
comply with the applicable health and safety at
work regulations.
7. The operator must be physically and mentally
fit when using this equipment. If in doubt, consult
your doctor or occupational therapist. Prohibited to
pregnant women.
8. This equipment should not be used beyond its
limits or in any other situation other than what
it has been designed for (cf. § 3. Function and
description).
9. It is recommended that This equipment is
personally allocated to each operator, especially if
this is an employee.
10. Before using a EN 363 fall-arrester device, the
supervisor must ensure that each of the components
is in good operating order: security system, locking
system. When setting up, it is essential to ensure
that no deterioration of the safety functions occurs
11. In a fall-arrester system, it is essential to verify,
prior to each use, the free space under the
operator in the workplace, to avoid any risk of
collision, in the case of a fall, with the ground or
with any obstacle found in its path.
12. A full body
EN 361 standard is the only body-gripping
device that is permitted for use in a fall-arrester
system.
13. It is essential for the safety of the operator that the
device or anchorage point is correctly positioned
and that the work is done in such a way as to
minimise the risk of falls as well as its height.
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this equipment, and
harness in accordance
14. For the safety of the operator, if this equipment is sold
outside the first country of destination, the dealer
should supply: an operator manual, instructions for
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maintenance, for periodic inspections and repairs,
all compiled in the language of the country of use.
15. As each installation of this equipment constitutes
a specific case, every installation of this anchor
point should be preceded by a specific technical
study for its installation. This study should be
carried out by a qualified specialised technician,
including the necessary calculations, depending on
the installation specifications and this manual. This
study must take into account the configuration of the
set up site and verify, in particular, the mechanical
suitability and coating of the structure on which the
mobifor™ anchor point must be secured. It must be
entered into a usable technical file by the installer.
16. Installation of this equipment should be carried out
using appropriate means, in conditions of security
that fully master the fall of risks to the installer, due
to site conditions.
17. The operation, maintenance and management
of this equipment should be placed under the
responsibility of people who know the safety
regulations and standards for this type of material
and the equipment associated with it. Each manager,
installer and supervisor must have read and
understood this manual. The first commissioning
this equipment must be checked by a competent
person, for compliance of the installation with the
prior study file and this manual.
NOTE: For any special applications, please
contact TRACTEL

2. Definitions and pictograms

2.1. Definitions
"Supervisor": Person or department responsible for
the management and safe use of the product described
in the manual.
"Technician": Qualified person in charge of the
maintenance operations described and permitted by
the supervisor manual, who is skilled in and familiar
with the equipment.
"Operator": Person using the equipment in accordance
with with its purpose.
"PPE": Personal protective equipment against falls from
height.
"Connector":
components of a fall arrest system. It complies with
standard EN 362.
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Connecting element between