DBI SALA 2101000 Manual Del Utilizador página 5

2.4 PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM: Personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment must meet
applicable state, federal, OSHA, and ANSI requirements. A full body harness must be worn when this
equipment is used as a component of a personal fall arrest system. As required by OSHA, the personal fall
arrest system must be capable of arresting the user's fall with a maximum arresting force of 1,800 lbs.
(816.47 kg), and limit the free fall to 6 feet (1.83 m) or less. If the maximum free fall distance must be
exceeded, the employer must document, based on test data, that the maximum arresting force will not be
exceeded, and the personal fall arrest system will function properly.
When a free fall greater than 6 feet (1.83 m), and up to a maximum of 12 feet (3.66 m) is possible,
DBI-SALA recommends using a personal fall arrest system incorporating a DBI-SALA Force2 Energy
Absorbing Lanyard. DBI-SALA has performed testing using the Force2 Energy Absorbing Lanyard in free falls
up to 12 feet (3.66 m) to ensure the maximum arresting force does not exceed 1,800 lbs. (816.47 kg), and
the system functions properly. The results of these tests are listed in the user instruction manual provided
with Force2 Energy Absorbing Lanyards.
2.5 RESTRAINT SYSTEM: Restraint systems used with this equipment must meet state, federal, OSHA, and
ANSI requirements.
2.6 ANCHORAGE STRENGTH: The anchorage strength required is dependent on the application type. The
following are the requirements of ANSI Z359.1 for these application types:
A. Fall Arrest: Anchorages selected for fall arrest systems shall have a strength capable of sustaining
static loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least:
1. 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN) for non-certified anchorages
2. Two times the maximum arresting force for certified anchorages.
When more than one fall arrest system is attached to an anchorage, the strengths set forth in (1) and
(2) above shall be multiplied by the number of systems attached to the anchorage.
B. Restraint: Anchorages selected for restraint and travel restraint systems shall have a strength capable
of sustaining static loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least:
1. 1,000 lbs. (4.5 kN) for non-certified anchorages
2. Two times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages.
When more than one restraint and travel restraint system is attached to an anchorage, the strengths set
forth in (1) and (2) above shall be multiplied by the number of systems attached to the anchorage.
C. Work Positioning: Anchorages selected for work positioning systems shall have a strength capable of
sustaining static loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least:
1. 3,000 lbs. (13.3 kN) for non-certified anchorages
2. Two times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages.
When more than one work positioning system is attached to an anchorage, the strengths previously set
forth in (1) and (2) shall be multiplied by the number of systems attached to the anchorage.
D. Rescue: Anchorages selected for rescue systems shall have a strength capable of sustaining static loads
applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least:
1. 3,000 lbs. (13.3 kN) for non-certified anchorages
2. Five times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages.
When more than one work positioning system is attached to an anchorage, the strengths previously set
forth in (1) and (2) shall be multiplied by the number of systems attached to the anchorage.
E. PERSONNEL RIDING: The structure to which the Detent Anchor is attached must sustain static loads
applied in the directions permitted by the personnel riding system of at least 2,500 lbs (11.1 kN). When
more than one personnel riding system is attached to an anchorage, the strengths stated above must be
multiplied by the number of personnel riding systems attached to the anchorage.
WARNING: Use of the Detent Anchor for an application that does not meet the anchorage strength
requirements stated in this section may result in serious injury or death.
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