Safety And Precautionary Measures - MSA Workman Winch Instrucciones Para El Usuario

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Safety and Precautionary Measures

WARNING!
DO NOT exceed the allowable free fall distance as specified by governing standards or subsystem components.
DO NOT exceed the maximum fall arrest forces as specified by governing standards or subsystem components.
Ensure that fall clearance is sufficient to meet governing standards or subsystem component requirements.
Prevent swing falls and impact with objects in or adjacent to the fall path.
Always remove obstructions below the work area to ensure a clear fall path.
Work directly under the anchorage/anchorage connector at all times.
Do not leave the MSA Workman Winch installed in environments which could cause damage or deterioration to the
product.
Refer to section 4.2 "Maintenance and Service" and 5 "Inspection" for care and inspection details.
Sharp edges may cut a lanyard or shock absorber during a fall.
DO NOT use where lanyard or shock absorber may be exposed to sharp or abrasive edges or sheared, expanded metal,
or frame cut steel.
Cover all sharp or abrasive edges with padding or sheathing before working above edge.
Chemical hazards, heat and corrosion may damage the MSA Workman Winch. More frequent inspections are required
in these environments.
Do not use in environments with temperatures greater than 130°F (54°C) or temperatures lower than -40°F (-40°C).
Avoid using MSA Workman Winches adjacent to moving machinery, electrical hazards or abrasive surfaces or in the
presence of excessive heat, open flame or molten metal.
Do not use the MSA Workman Winches near energized equipment of where contact with high voltage power lines may
occur.
Metal components of the MSA Workman Winches may provide a path for electrical current to flow, resulting in an elec-
trical shock or electrocution.
Remove any surface contamination such as, but not limited to, concrete, stucco, roofing material, etc. that could accel-
erate cutting or abrading of attached components.
Keep work area free from debris, obstructions, trip hazards, spills or other hazard which could impair the safe operation
of the fall protection system.
DO NOT alter this equipment or intentionally misuse it.
A full body harness is the only acceptable body holding device that can be used in a fall arrest system. US
Do not rely on feel or sound to verify proper snaphook or carabiner engagement. Ensure that gate and keeper are closed
before use.
DO NOT use fall protection equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed. DO NOT use fall protec-
tion equipment for towing, hoisting or material handling.
DO NOT use the MSA Workman Winches unless a qualified person has inspected the workplace and determined that
identified hazards can neither be eliminated nor exposures to them prevented.
If PPE is resold, it is essential that instructions for use, maintenance, and periodic examination are provided in the
language of destination.
MSA Fall Protection products may not be used while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
RESCUE AND EVACUATION: the user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it. The plan must
take into account the equipment and specific training necessary to effect prompt rescue under all foreseeable condi-
tions. If the rescue be from a confined space, the provisions of OSHA regulation 1910.146 and ANSI Z117.1 must be
taken into account. It is recommended to provide means for user evacuation without assistance of others. This will
usually reduce the time to get to a safe place and reduce or prevent the risk to rescuers.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
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