SafeWaze 021-4055 Manual De Instrucciones página 5

1.0 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Safewaze Anchorage Connector. This manual must be read and understood in its entirety and used
as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA or any applicable state agency. This manual and any other
instructional material must be available to the user of the equipment. The user must understand how to safely and effectively
use these anchors, and all fall protection equipment used in conjunction with the anchors.
2.0 PURPOSE
This product is part of a personal fall arrest, fall restraint, work positioning, or rescue system.
Safewaze Fall Protection equipment must be installed and used only by individuals trained in its proper application.
IMPORTANT:
ONLY! Do not connect lifting equipment or engage in material lifting operations with this Anchorage Connector!
3.0 APPLICABLE SAFETY STANDARDS
When used according to instructions, Safewaze Anchors meet all applicable ANSI Z359.18 standards and OSHA regulations for
fall protection. Safewaze anchorage connectors have been tested in compliance with ANSI/ASSP Z359.7. It should be cautioned
that ANSI compliance and testing covers only the hardware and does not extend to the anchorage and substrate to which the
anchorage connector is attached. Applicable standards and regulations depend on the type of work being done, and may include
state-specific regulations. Refer to local, state, and federal (OSHA) requirements for additional information concerning the
governing of occupational safety regarding Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS).
4.0 WORKER CLASSIFICATIONS
Qualified Person:
"Qualified Person" means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional
standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve
problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.
Competent Person:
"Competent Person" means one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the
surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to
take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
Authorized Person:
"Authorized Person" means a person approved or assigned by the employer to perform a specific type of
duty or duties or to be at a specific location or locations at the job site.
It is the responsibility of a Qualified or Competent person to supervise the job site and ensure safety
5.0 FALL CLEARANCE
Fall Clearance: There must be sufficient clearance below the anchorage connector to arrest a fall before the user strikes the
ground or an obstruction. When calculating fall clearance, account for a MINIMUM 2' safety factor, deceleration distance, user
height, length of lanyard/SRL, and all other applicable factors. (See Figure 1)
It is important to make sure that adequate clearance is available. Free Fall, Maximum Arrest Distance, Height of Worker, and
current clearance above the next fall hazard must all be considered in the Fall Clearance calculation.
The 021-4055 Premier Sliding Beam Anchor is designed for connection of Fall Protection Equipment
ANSI Z359.18-2017 Type A
OSHA
1926.502, 1910.140
Understand the definitions of those who work in proximity of or may be
exposed to fall hazards.
regulations are complied with.
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