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2.0 INTENDED USE
The equipment covered in this manual is intended for use as part of a complete
Personal Fall Arrest, Restraint, Work Positioning, or Rescue System. Use of this
equipment for any other purpose including, but not limited to, sports or recreational
activities, material handling applications, or other action not described in these
instructions is not approved by Safewaze. Use of this equipment in a manner outside
the scope of those covered within this manual can result in serious injury or death. The
equipment covered in this manual must only be used by trained personnel in workplace
applications.
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3.0 APPLICABLE SAFETY STANDARDS
When used according to instructions, this product meets ANSI Z359.14-2021 standard
and OSHA 1910.66, 1910.140 regulations. 023-5320 and 023-5321 also meet OSHA
1926.502. Applicable standards and regulations depend on the type of work being
done and may include state-specific regulations. Refer to local, state, and federal
requirements for additional information on the governing of occupational safety
regarding Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS).
The system has been tested in compliance with requirements of ANSI/ASSP Z359.7.
The testing does not extend to the substrate to which the system is attached.
ANSI requires SRLs be classified according to their intended use and are tested either
as Class 1 or Class 2 units. Dynamic performance testing begins by installing the SRL
in a controlled test environment. With the SRL attached to a suitable anchorage, the
lifeline constituent is attached to a test weight. The weight is then dropped to simulate
a fall arrest event.
Note: The SRL must be tested in all installation configurations allowed per its user
instructions. Test results are recorded.
Parameters recorded are the Arrest Distance (AD), Average Arrest Force (AAF), and
Maximum Arrest Force (MAF).
The Arrest Distance is the total vertical distance required to completely arrest a fall.
AD includes the deceleration distance and the activation distance. The Average Arrest
Force is the average of the forces applied to the body and the anchorage by the fall
protection system. The Maximum Arrest Force is the maximum amount of force that
may be applied to the body and the anchorage by the fall protection system.
These tests are conducted in ambient conditions. The units must also be tested in
extreme atmospheric conditions. There are three conditions: Cold, Hot, and Wet
(units are saturated in water and tested). Separate units may be used for each test.
All test results are recorded. This test data is then used to establish the fall clearance
guidelines published in this instruction manual.
Class 1 and 2:
• Class 1: Self-retracting devices which shall be used only on overhead anchorages
and shall be subjected to a maximum free fall of 2 feet (0.6 m) or less, in practical
application.
V3. 2023 Copyright Safewaze: 220-00109
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