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Edge Evaluation: Prior to use, leading edges must be evaluated by a qualified person. Use in these edge situations
should only be as a last resort. Avoid working where the lifeline will continuously or repeatedly abrade against sharp,
jagged, or abrasive edges. If the risk assessment indicates that an edge could damage the lifeline, then eliminate such
contact or protect the edges using a pad or other means before starting work.
Anchorage Considerations: Horizontal (leading edge) use or anchoring at the feet of the user should be limited wherever
possible to avoid the potential for swing fall and the possibility of the user striking a structure, potentially causing serious
injury. To reduce the risk of a swing fall, anchor directly above the user.
Lateral movements to both sides of the center axis shall be limited to a maximum 10 ft (3 m) as shown. The V-SHOCK
EDGE PFL anchorage point shall be at the user's foot level or above. Climbing above the anchorage point is not permitted.
Measures shall be taken to prevent use over unintended edges. Do not work on the far side of an opening opposite the
anchorage point or around corners.
WARNING!
• Anchor locations shall adhere to charts in Section
≥ 0 ft (0 m)*.
* In leading edge applications with 0 ft (0 m) setback, ensure that setup does not allow snaphook to contact leading
edge in the event of a fall.
• Avoid working where the lifeline will continuously or repeatedly abrade against sharp, jagged, or abrasive edges. Use
in these situations should only be as a last resort.
• The V-SHOCK EDGE PFL anchorage point shall be at the user's foot level or above.
• Do not work on the far side of an opening opposite the anchorage point or around corners.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
For CSA users: Deployment is equal to [D
deployment based on the results of the dynamic performance testing specified in Clause 7.2, whichever is greater.
5.4 Mobile Elevated Work Platform / Aerial Lift / Bucket Truck Installation and Use
V-SHOCK EDGE 6 ft (1.8 m) PFL standard configurations (tieback configurations NOT permitted) are approved for use in
mobile elevated work platforms, aerial lifts, and bucket trucks provided the hazards described below are considered. In
addition, the user is advised to perform an evaluation by a competent person for other fall-related hazards unique to this
application.
Hazards
Avoid exposing the lifeline to working over an exposed sharp edge. Sharp edges may cut the line. However, the
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rounded bars of a guard rail are acceptable for the line to pass over.
A fall out of the platform can result in a swing-fall hazard, with the potential for the worker to strike the boom of the
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aerial lift device or other objects in the path of the fall.
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Additionally, while the ANSI Z359.14- 2021 (Class 2) or CSA Z259.2.2-2017 (Class SRL-LE)
standards do not address edges other than steel, the V-SHOCK EDGE PFL has been tested
using the methods in ANSI Z359.14-2021 with the following edges:
A cold formed corrugated steel test edge. Edges used for testing were at thicknesses ranging
from 22 gage (0.0295" / 0.7493 mm) to 16 gage (0.0598" / 1.5189 mm). Therefore, V-SHOCK
EDGE PFL configurations may be used where a fall may occur over similar edges.
= 0.9] times [4 ft (1.23 m)] for a maximum worker 310 lbs (141 kg) or
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V-SHOCK & V-SHOCK EDGE PFL
6 Fall Clearances, including a redirection angle ≥ 90° and set back
5 Installation and Use
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