Section 1: Warnings And Advisories - Falltech 7411 Manual De Instrucciones

Section 1: Warnings and Advisories

This product is to be used as a part of a personal fall arrest system,
and should be used only with compatible components. Please see
Advisory #3 in this section for further details. Failure to use
compatible components can result in a failure of the system to
perform as intended, which may result in serious injury or death.
Throughout the OSHA regulations for safety and health, there are
references to Competent Persons and Qualified Persons. ANSI
Z359.0-2007 goes on to further define the roles and qualifications of
these individuals; as well as Authorized Persons, and their
importance in the workplace. These terms are also used in these
instructions. Below is a brief description of the part these
individuals play in the employment of fall protection equipment:
Authorized Person - a person who is exposed to fall hazards during
the course of their work. This individual requires formal training in
the use of personal fall protection equipment and systems. The
term Authorized Person may be used interchangeably with User
and End-User.
Competent Person – a trained and experienced person who is
designated to supervise, implement and monitor an employer's
managed fall protection program. This individual is capable of
identifying and addressing fall hazards and is authorized to make
decisions and take corrective action in the workplace.
Qualified Person – a person possessing a degree or professional
certificate and having extensive training, knowledge and experience
with fall protection and who is capable of designing and specifying
fall protection equipment and systems to address fall hazards.
Please read these instructions and be sure that you understand
them prior to utilizing this equipment. Also be sure to read the
instructions included with other components which are being
utilized in your Personal Fall Arrest System (Harnesses,
connectors, anchorage connectors, etc.). Failure to understand and
comply with manufacturer's instructions may result in serious
injury or death. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY PART OF
THESE INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE HAVE THEM EXPLAINED TO YOU
BY A COMPETENT PERSON.
This product is to be used as part of a complete fall arrest system in
accordance with industry-recognized best-practices and your
employer's fall protection plan, as required by the Occupational
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