Safety Regulations; Correct Use; Compliance; Usage Limitations - MSA Workman FP Stryder Instrucciones Para El Usuario

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Safety Regulations

1.1

Correct Use

The Workman FP Stryder is designed for use by one person working at an elevated work level. The
Workman FP Stryder links the user to an I-beam anchorage point. It allows the worker to utilize existing
I-beam as temporary anchors, without the need for drilling or permanently attaching anchorages. It
moves with the worker allowing for continuous tie off.
Failure to follow any warning in this user instructions can result in serious personal injury or death.
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Compliance

• ANSI Z359.18, Type A; OSHA requirements
• The product may comply with standards shown. See product label for specific compliance notifi-
cations. '
• Anchorage connectors labeled with ANSI Z359.18 have been tested in compliance with the
requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z359.7.
NOTE:
and substrate to which the anchorage connector is attached.
1.3

Usage Limitations

The following application limitations must be considered and planned for before using the
Workman FP Stryder.
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Persons with muscular, skeletal, or other physical disorders should consult a physician before using.
Pregnant women and minors must never use the Workman FP Stryder. Increasing age and lowered
physical fitness may reduce a person's ability to withstand shock loads during fall arrest or prolonged
suspension. Consult a physician if there is any question about physical ability to safely use this product
to arrest a fall or suspend.
1.3.2
Chemical hazards, heat and corrosion may damage the Workman FP Stryder. More frequent inspec-
tions are required in these environments. Do not use in environments with temperatures greater than
185 ºF (85 ºC).
The following could cause damage to product:
• DO NOT use where lanyard or shock absorber may be exposed to sharp or abrasive edges or
sheared, expanded metal, or frame cut steel. Sharp edges may cut a lanyard or shock absorber
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during a fall. Cover all sharp or abrasive edges with padding or sheathing before working above
edge.
• Do not install where equipment may encounter electrical hazards or moving machinery.
• Do not leave the Workman FP Stryder installed in environments which could cause damage or
deterioration to the product. Refer to sections 4.3 "Maintenance" and 5 "Inspection" for care and
inspection details. Do not leave unattended loads on the Workman FP Stryder.
• Avoid using Workman FP Stryder 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 Workman FP Stryder near energized equipment of where contact with high voltage
power lines may occur. Metal components of the Workman FP Stryder may provide a path for elec-
trical current to flow, resulting in an electrical shock or electrocution.
• Remove any surface contamination such as, but not limited to, concrete, stucco, roofing material,
etc. that could accelerate cutting or abrading of attached components.
• Unauthorized alterations, relocations or additions to the anchorage connector are not permitted.
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ANSI compliance and testing covers only the hardware and does not extend to the anchorage

Physical Limitations

Hazards
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