General Warning; Definitions And Pictograms - Tractel rollclamp Serie Manual De Instalación, De Utilización Y De Mantenimiento

1. General warning

1. Before using this equipment, and to ensure safe,
efficient use of this equipment, it is essential that
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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
150 kg.
6. If the weight of the operator increased by the weight
of their equipment and tools is between 100 kg
and 150 kg, you must ensure that the total weight
(operator, equipment + tools) does not exceed the
maximum load of each of the components of the
fall-arrest system.
7. 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.
8. The operator must be physically and mentally fit
when using this equipment. In case of doubt, check
with one's private doctor or with the works doctor. It
is forbidden for use by pregnant women.
9. This equipment should not be used beyond its limits
or in any other situation other than what it has been
designed for (cf. "§. Function and description").
10. It is recommended that This equipment is personally
allocated to each operator, especially if this is an
employee.
11. Before using a EN 363 fall-arrester device, the
supervisor must ensure that each of the components
is in good working order: security system, locking
system. When setting up, it is essential to ensure
that no deterioration of the safety functions occurs.
12. 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.
13. An anti-fall harness is the only body-gripping device
that is permitted for use in a fall-arrester system.
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14. It is essential for the safety of the operator that the
device or anchoring point is correctly positioned and
that work is carried out so as to minimise the risk of
falls from height.
15. For the safety of the operator, if this equipment is sold
outside the first country of destination, the dealer
should supply: an instructions manual, instructions
for maintenance, for periodic inspections and
repairs, all compiled in the language of the country
of use.
16. The operator must be equipped with a fall arrest
system in accordance with EN 363. This system
must guarantee a fall arrest force of less than 6 kN.
For any special application, please contact
Tractel

2. Definitions and pictograms

2.1. Definitions
"Supervisor": Person or department responsible for the
management and safety of use of the product described
in the manual.
"Technician": Qualified person in charge of the
maintenance operations described in, and authorised
by the user manual, who is competent and familiar with
the product.
"Operator": Operational person involved in the use of
the product as it is intended to be used.
"PPE": Personal protective equipment against falls from
height.
"Connector": Connection
components of a fall-arrest system. This is EN 362
compliant.
"Fall-arrest harness": Body harness designed to arrest
falls. It consists of straps and buckles. It features fall-
arrest attachment points marked with an A if they can
be used alone, or marked with A/2 if they are to be used
in combination with another A/2 point. This is EN 361
compliant.
"Fall-arrester including a flexible anchor line":
Subsystem consisting of a flexible anchor line (rope),
a guided-type fall arrester with an automatic blocking
system that is secured to the flexible anchor line, and a
connector or a line terminated by a connector.
"Maximum operating load": Maximum weight of the
operator, equipped with the correct PPE, workwear,
tools and the parts they need to perform the task at
hand.
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