MSA Personal Rescue Device Bedienungsanleitung Seite 5

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Pre-use checks and requirements
Risk assessment and rescue planning
The MSA PRD forms part of a fall protection system and it is therefore
recommended that before undertaking work at height and at regular
intervals during the period of work, a risk assessment is carried out.
The risk assessment should cover, but is not limited to, descent
height, descent path, suitability of landing areas, unprotected
edges and rescue.
A rescue plan shall be in place to deal with any emergency that
may arise. This should include a rescue plan and the means at hand
to implement it when using the equipment.
The MSA PRD is designed, primarily, as a self-rescue system and
will assist with rescue planning. In the event that the User is unable
to initiate self-rescue a secondary release means is provided on the
right-hand shoulder area. This is a red and black rubberised loop
(figure 3a) which can be pulled by a rescuer, by hand or with the
aid of the MSA PRD Rescue Pole (figure 3b) or by other means, to
activate the descent. A telescopic pole assembly is available (MSA
part number 68099-00) for this purpose. Secondary release by a
rescuer should be taken into account in the risk assessment. Where
applicable, equipment selection and rescue plans should conform to
the requirements of ANSI Z359.1-2007.
Anchor point requirements
EN The anchor point shall be able to sustain a minimum load of 12 kN (2700 lbs). Refer to
EN 795:2012 or CEN/TS 16415:2013.
ANSI The anchor point shall be able to sustain a minimum certified load of 3600 lbs (16 kN)
or 5000 lbs (22.2 kN) in the absence of certification. Refer to ANSI Z359.14-2012
CLASS B.
CSA The anchor point shall be able to sustain a minimum load of 5000 lbs (22.2 kN). Refer
to CSA Z259.15 CSA Z259.13, CSA Z259.15
Note: If multiple fall arrest systems are attached to the same anchor point the strength
requirement shall be multiplied by the number of personal fall arrest systems.
Lanyard
Always use an energy absorbing lanyard or retractable type fall arrestor that complies with the
relevant standards within the country of use. In some harness variants, side attachment points are
included. These attachments are only to be used for a suitable work positioning lanyard.
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ANSI ANSI Z359.1 or ANSI Z359.13
CSA CSA Z259.2.2, CSA Z259.11
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Connectors
Connectors shall conform to the relevant national standards and must be compatible.
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ANSI
Figure 3a CSA
Pre-use checks
The MSA PRD has been designed to be easy to use, incorporating a range of features to aid
pre-use checks and on-site periodic examination. This minimises the need to return the device
to MSA or an authorised agent. If any part of the MSA PRD is found to be faulty, or a fault
is suspected, the device shall be removed from service and advice sought from MSA or an
authorised agent.
Problem identified
Figure 3b
Descent device/line
The following checks shall be carried out each time the MSA PRD is used:
Figure 4
Figure 5
EN 362:2004
ANSI Z359.1 or Z359.12
CSA Z259.12
Passes checks
• Inspect the attachment point connector for signs of damage,
excessive wear, distortion, corrosion or cracking.
• Ensure that the descent line is not paid out of the device, this would
indicate that a descent has occurred (Figure 4). If descent line is
paid out the MSA PRD shall be removed from service and advice
sought from MSA or authorised agent.
• Note: Attachment point size and shape may differ from that shown
in the diagram.
• Open the backpack containing the descent device (Figure 5).
• Inspect the general condition of the descent device for signs of
damage or corrosion. If damaged the MSA PRD shall be removed
from service and advice sought from MSA or authorised agent.
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