System Requirements; Installation And Use - MSA Latchways Leading Edge SRL Instrucciones De Usuario

5 System requirements

A fall arrest system comprises of a structural anchor point, full body harness,
connector (karabiner/snap hook) and SRL. All elements in the system shall be used
only as specified by the elements manufacturer and shall comply with requirements as
given in Table 1 (p 21). It is essential for the safety of the User that the anchor device
and anchor point shall always be positioned, and work carried out in such a way, to
minimise both the potential for a fall and potential fall distance.
A full body harness is the only acceptable body holding device that can be used in
a fall arrest system. The Latchways Leading Edge SRL shall only be attached to the
dorsal attachment point with the SRL attached to the anchor point - Figure A.
6 Anchor point requirements
The Anchor requirements in Table 1 (p 21) shall be observed. In addition if multiple fall
arrest systems are attached to the same anchor point the strength requirement shall
be multiplied by the number of personal fall arrest systems.
The location of the anchor shall observe the requirements illustrated in Figure A and B.
The range of operation shall be limited as illustrated in Figure A. Lateral movements
to both sides of the centre axis shall be limited to 1.5 m as shown, limiting the potential
for a pendulum fall.
The anchor point shall be located at the same height or above the edge over which a
fall may occur. An edge shall be similar to an Edge
Note: The Anchor point position shall consider any risks posed by moving machinery
and pendulum falls. To ensure positive locking of the Latchways Leading Edge SRL
a clear, unobstructed fall path is necessary. Do not use the Latchways Leading Edge
SRL when working on materials such as sand or grain, as insufficient fall speed may
prevent lock in the event of a fall.

7 Installation and use

1. An emergency written rescue plan shall be in place, to be implemented in the event of
a fall. Special rescue measures shall be defined and trained for a fall over an edge.
2. The User shall ensure all connectors are compatible, correctly engaged and locked
- Table 1 (p 21); Incompatible components can lead to connectors accidentally
disengaging.
3. The system requires that all items are used in accordance with manufacturers'
instructions; the safe function of each item impacts on the safety of the whole
system.
4. When the device is being used in a horizontal or transverse arrangement, a fall over
an edge is possible and the risk assessment indicates the risk that the edge could
damage a lifeline (i.e. the edge is very "cutting"), measures must be implemented
before the start of work. The measures may eliminate the possibility of falling over
the edge, sufficiently protect the edge or include consultation with the manufacturer.
5. Latchways Leading Edge SRL is suitable to use in the proximity of Edges
and ≥90 degrees Figure A.
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