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2 Safety Regulations
2 Safety Regulations
WARNING!
User Requirements
Users of Personal Fall Limiters (PFLs) shall be medically fit and suitably trained.
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PFLs shall not be used by pregnant women, minors or those under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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For single user only, within the weight range 130–310 lbs (60–140 kg) for ANSI, 100–400 lbs (45–180 kg) for OSHA,
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or 100–310 lbs (45–140 kg) for CSA, including user, clothing, and tools.
Anchor Requirements/Swing Fall/Fall Clearance
The anchorage must be capable of supporting the required load. See Section
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anchorage strength.
Ensure that the available fall clearance is equal to or greater than the fall clearance shown in Section
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Clearance Charts.
Remove any surface contamination such as, but not limited to, concrete, stucco, roofing material, etc. that could
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accelerate cutting or abrading of attached components.
For use in accordance with acceptable locations as shown in Section
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consider any risks posed by swing falls.
Swing falls can increase fall distance. For this overhead product, the user must work directly under the anchorage.
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Increasing the horizontal offset will increase the amount of swing fall. Always remove obstructions in or adjacent to
the fall path. Keep work area free from debris, obstructions, trip hazards, spills, or other hazards which could impair
the safe operation of the fall protection system. DO NOT use the device unless a qualified person has inspected the
workplace and determined that swing fall hazards have been eliminated or exposures to them prevented.
Product Use
PFLs are only to be used for their intended purpose and within their limitations. DO NOT intentionally misuse this
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product. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed. DO NOT
use fall protection equipment for towing, hoisting, or material handling.
PFLs shall not be altered or added to. No unauthorized repairs, modifications, alterations and/or additions are
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permitted.
RESCUE AND EVACUATION: the user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it. The plan
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must take into account the equipment and specific training necessary to affect prompt rescue under all foreseeable
conditions. If the rescue must be performed in a confined space, the provisions of OSHA regulation 1910.146 and
ANSI Z117.1 must be taken into account. It is recommended to provide means for user evacuation without
assistance of others. This will usually reduce the time to get to a safe place and reduce or prevent the risk to
rescuers.
DO NOT rely on feel or sound to verify proper connector engagement. Ensure the connector is closed before use.
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Additional lanyard connectors shall not be added, as this would serve to lengthen the lifeline and increase free fall.
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Unsuitable for use on unstable surfaces, fine grain materials or particulate surfaces such as sand or coal, as
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insufficient speed may prevent lock-on in the event of a fall (possible engulfment hazard).
DO NOT use for horizontal (leading edge) applications. If the PFL lifeline risks coming into contact with an edge
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during use or a fall, a leading edge product must be used. Failure to follow this warning could result in the webbing
breaking in the event of a fall.
PFLs shall not come into contact with hot surfaces (such as hot pipes), become entangled with moving machinery, or
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come into contact with electrical hazards (such as high voltage power lines).
PFLs shall be protected from fire, acids, caustic solutions, or temperatures outside the range -40°F to 130°F (-40°C
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to 54°C).
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6 Fall Clearance
V-TEC® PFL
3 Product Specification for details on
6 Fall
Charts. The user shall
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