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9.0 COMPATIBILITY OF CONNECTORS
• Safewaze equipment is designed for, and tested with, associated Safewaze
components or systems. If substitutions or replacements are made, ensure
all components meet the applicable ANSI requirements. Read and follow
manufacturer's instructions for all components and subsystems in your PFAS. Not
following this guidance may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and possibly
affect the safety and reliability of the system.
• Connectors are compatible with connecting elements when they have been
designed to work together in such a way that their sizes and shapes do not cause
their gate mechanisms to inadvertently open regardless of how they become
oriented.
• Connectors (hooks, carabiners, and D-rings) must be capable of supporting at
least 5,000 lbs. (22 kN).
• Connectors must be compatible with the anchorage or other system components.
• Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Non-compatible connectors may
unintentionally disengage (Figure 3).
• Connectors must be compatible in size, shape, and strength.
• Self-locking snap hooks and carabiners are required by OSHA guidelines.
• Some specialty connectors have additional requirements. Contact Safewaze if you
have any questions about compatibility.
FIGURE 3: UNINTENTIONAL DISENGAGEMENT
1. Non-Compliant Part
2. Gate Presses
Non-Compliant Part
Using a connector that is undersized or irregular in shape (1) to connect a snap hook
or carabiner could allow the connector to force open the gate of the snap hook or
carabiner. When force is applied, the gate of the hook or carabiner presses against
the non-compliant part (2) and forces open the gate (3). This allows the snap hook or
carabiner to disengage (4) from the connection point.
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10.0 MAKING CONNECTIONS
Snap hooks and carabiners used with this equipment must be double locking and/
or twist lock. Ensure all connections are compatible in size, shape, and strength. Do
not use equipment that is not compatible. Ensure all connectors are fully closed and
locked.
Safewaze connectors (hooks, carabiners, and D-rings) are designed to be used only
as specified in each product's manual. See Figure 4 for examples of inappropriate
connections. Do not connect snap hooks and carabiners:
• To a D-ring to which another connector is attached.
Against
V3. 2023 Copyright Safewaze: 220-00109
3. Gate
Opens
4. Parts
Disengage
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