General Warning - Tractel HT43 Manual De Instalación, De Utilización Y De Mantenimiento

1. General warning

1. HT/ET harnesses are part of the fall arrest system.
They comply with standard EN 361/2002. The CE
GB
belts are work position maintenance systems. They
comply with standard EN 358/2018. They can be
coupled with harnesses. HT R harnesses are a part
of the fall arrest system that can be used to effect
rescues. They comply with standard EN 1497/2007.
This equipment can only be used by one trained
and/or competent person or by an operator under
the direct supervision of such persons.
2. Before using this equipment, and to ensure safe,
efficient use of this equipment, it is essential that
the supervisor and the operator have read and
understood the information given in the manual
supplied by TRACTEL SAS. This manual should
be available at all times to all operators. Additional
copies can be supplied on request.
3. Before use, it is essential that operators are trained
in the use of this safety device. Check the state
of associated equipment and make sure that the
clearance is sufficient.
4. This equipment must only be used by trained
and skilled personnel, or under the supervision of
trained and skilled personnel.
5. Any modification or attachment made to the
equipment cannot be done without prior written
approval from TRACTEL SAS. The equipment must
be transported and stored in its original packaging.
6. The maximum operating load for this equipment is
150 kg.
7. If the weight of the operator increased by the weight
of their equipment and tools is between 100 kg
and 150 kg, you must ensure that the total weight
(operator, equipment + tools) does not exceed the
maximum load of each of the components of the
fall-arrest system.
8. If you are responsible for assigning this equipment
to an employee or similar person, ensure that you
comply with the applicable health and safety at work
regulations.
9. The operator must be physically and mentally fit
when using this equipment. In case of doubt, check
with one's private doctor or with the works doctor. It
is forbidden for use by pregnant women.
10. This equipment should not be used beyond its limits
or in any other situation other than what it has been
designed for (cf. "4. Function and description").
11. It is recommended that This equipment is personally
allocated to each operator, especially if this is an
employee.
12. Before using a EN 363 fall-arrester device, the
supervisor must ensure that each of the components
is in good working order: security system, locking
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system. When setting up, it is essential to ensure
that no deterioration of the safety functions occurs.
13. In a fall-arrester system, it is essential to verify, prior
to each use, the free space under the operator in
the workplace, to avoid any risk of collision, in the
case of a fall, with the ground or with any obstacle
found in its path.
14. An anti-fall harness is the only body-gripping device
that is permitted for use in a fall-arrester system.
15. It is essential for the safety of the operator that the
device or anchoring point is correctly positioned and
that work is carried out so as to minimise the risk of
falls from height.
16. For the safety of the operator, if this equipment is sold
outside the first country of destination, the dealer
should supply: an instructions manual, instructions
for maintenance, for periodic inspections and
repairs, all compiled in the language of the country
of use.
For any special application, please contact
Tractel
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