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3.2 System Component Requirements
Always refer to the regulations and standards regarding personal fall
arrest system component requirements and the instructions provided with
each component being used as part of the personal fall arrest system.
ANCHORAGES/ANCHORAGE
CONNECTORS
• Anchorage must be capable of supporting
5,000 lbs (22.2 kN) per worker or meet OSHA
1926.502 requirements for a safety factor of
two.
• ANSI anchorage requirements are as follows:
• For fall arrest systems, anchorages must withstand
a static load of 5,000 lbs (22.2 kN) for non-certified
anchorages or two times the maximum arresting
force for certified anchorages.
• For positioning systems, anchorages must
withstand a static load of 3,000 lbs (13.3 kN)
for non-certified anchorages or two times the
foreseeable force for certified anchorages.
• For travel restraint, anchorages must withstand a
static load of 1,000 lbs (4.5 kN) for non-certified
anchorages or two times the foreseeable force for
certified anchorages.
• When more than one personal fall arrest system is
attached to an anchorage, the above anchorage
strengths must be multiplied by the number
of personal fall arrest systems attached to the
anchorage.
• Anchorage connector must be compatible
with anchorage and snap hook (connector)
of connecting device and must not be
capable of causing a load to be applied to
the gate (keeper).
• Always calculate potential fall distance to
ensure that the anchorage point selected is
at a height that will not allow a user to strike
a lower level should a fall occur. (Refer to
6.0.)
4.0 Wearing a Full-Body Harness
4.1 Proper Harness Fit
Correct fit of a full-body harness is essential to proper performance. Users must be trained to
select the size and maintain the fit of their full-body harness. Users must follow these instructions
for proper fit and sizing, paying particular attention to ensure that buckles are connected and
aligned correctly, leg straps and shoulder straps are kept snug at all times, chest straps are lo-
cated in the middle chest area, and leg straps are positioned and snug to avoid contact with the
genitalia should a fall occur. It is extremely important to maintain a proper fitting harness through
the entire duration of a work shift.
Us er Ins tru ct ion s - Engl is h
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WARNING
BODY WEAR
• Always use a full-body harness for fall arrest
• Fall arrest connecting devices shall be
• Body belts should be used for positioning
CONNECTING DEVICES
• Always use a connecting device with integral
• Non-shock-absorbing lanyards shall be
• Remember that shock absorbers will
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attached to the dorsal attachment element
(back D-ring) of the full-body harness unless
the application allows for the use of an
alternate attachment. (Refer to 5.1.)
and travel restraint only.
shock absorber or energy absorber, such as
a shock-absorbing lanyard or self-retracting
lifeline.
used for positioning and travel restraint
applications only unless used in conjunction
with a personal shock absorber.
elongate when subjected to fall arrest
forces, and the maximum potential
elongation must be used to determine
fall clearance distance required for an
application. (Refer to 6.0.)
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