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GB - NOTICE: Read and fully understand these instructions before using this equipment.
A.
DESCRIPTION
Safety harness is a body holding device intended to be used in fall protection systems
described in EN 363 standard.
The harness is certified and complying with the standard:
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EN 361:2002 as a full body harness intended to be used in fall arrest systems.
Basic materials:
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webbings - polyester
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connecting/adjustment buckles: steel
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attachment D-rings:
steel
B.
NOMENCLATURE
1.
Shoulder strap.
2
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Leg strap.
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3
Leg strap connecting/adjustment buckle.
4
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Chest strap.
5
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Chest strap connecting/adjustment buckle.
6
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Identity label.
7
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Fall arrest (A) back attachment D-ring EN361.
8
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Fall arrest (A) frontal attachment loops EN 361.
9
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Shoulder strap adjustment buckle.
10. Fall arrest (A) extension strap EN361.
C.
SIZES
The harness is manufactured in four sizes:
- small: S
- universal: M-XL
- extra-large: XXL
- extra, extra-large: XXL
D. DONNING THE HARNESS:
D.1
Hold the harness by dorsal D-ring. Shake the harness to allow all straps to fall in
place.
D.2
Put on the shoulder straps one after one, take care do not twist them.
D.3
Connect and tighten the chest strap.
D.4
Connect and tighten the leg straps. The straps should fit tight around the legs.
D.5
Adjust the shoulder straps so the harness fits the body, not too tight. Free ends of
the straps must be kept by the plastic keepers.
D.6
Back attachment D-ring must be positioned between shoulder blades.
D.7 Front attachment D-ring or attachment linked loops must be centred on lower chest.
E. CONNECTING THE BUCKLES
F.
ADJUSTING THE STRAPS
F.1 Tightening
F.2 Loosening
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MEANING OF THE MARKING
a)
Model symbol;
b)
Device type;
c)
Reference number;
d)
Harness size;
e)
Month and year of manufacture;
f)
Serial number of the harness;
g)
number/year of European standards;
h
)
CE mark and number of the notified body controlling manufacturing of the equipment;
i
)
Caution: read and understand the instruction manual before use;
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identification of the harness manufacturer or distributor.
H. ATTACHING THE HARNESS
H 1 ATTACHING FALL ARRESTS SYSTEMS – EN361
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Fall arrest system can be attached only to the fall arrest attachment point of full body
harness EN 361 marked with capital letter A: back D-ring (H.1.1) or extension strap
(H.1.2).
The length of the extension strap must be taken into cosideration when required
free clearance below working platform is calculating.
Loops marked with a half of letter must be linked together when attached to the fall arrest
system (H.1.3). It is strictly forbidden to attach a fall arrest system to a single loop with a
half of letter A (H.1.4).
I.
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
Safety harness must be inspected at least once every 12 months from the date of first
use. Periodic inspections must
only
knowledge and training required for personal protective equipment periodic inspections.
Depending upon the type and environment of work, inspections may be needed to be
carried out more frequently than once every 12 months.
recorded in the Identity Card of the equipment.
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MAXIMUM LIFESPAN OF THE EQUIPMENT
The maximum lifespan of the harness is 10 years from the date of manufacture.
ATTENTION: The harness maximum lifetime depends on the intensity of usage and the
environment of usage. Using the harness in rough environment, marine environment,
contact with sharp edges, exposure to extreme temperatures or aggressive substances,
etc. can lead to the withdrawal from use even after one use.
be carried out by a competent person who has the
Every periodic inspection must be
K. WITHDRAWAL FROM USE
The harness must be withdrawn from use immediately and destroyed when it has been
used to arrest a fall or it fails to pass inspection or there are any doubt as to its reliability.
.
L
THE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES FOR USERS OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AGAINST FALLS FROM A HEIGHT:
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personal protective equipment shall only be used by a person trained and
competent in its safe use.
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personal protective equipment must not be used by a person with medical condition
that could affect the safety of the equipment user in normal and emergency use.
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a rescue plan shall be in place to deal with any emergencies that could arise during
the work.
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being suspended in PPE (e.g. arresting a fall), beware of suspension trauma
symptoms.
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to avoid symptoms of suspension trauma, be sure that the proper rescue plan is
ready for use. It is recommended to use foot straps.
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it is forbidden to make any alterations or additions to the equipment without the
manufacturer's prior written consent.
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any repair shall only be carried out by equipment manufacturer or his certified
representative.
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personal protective equipment shall not be used outside its limitations, or for any
purpose other than that for which it is intended.
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personal protective equipment should be a personal issue item.
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before use ensure about the compatibility of items of equipment assembled into a
fall arrest system. Periodically check connecting and adjusting of the equipment
components to avoid accidental loosening or disconnecting of the components.
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it is forbidden to use combinations of items of equipment in which the safe function
of any one item is affected by or interferes with the safe function of another.
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before each use of personal protective equipment it is obligatory to carry out a pre-
use check of the equipment, to ensure that it is in a serviceable condition and operates
correctly before it is used.
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during pre-use check it is necessary to inspect all elements of the equipment in
respect of any damages, excessive wear, corrosion, abrasion, cutting or incorrect acting,
especially take into consideration:
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in full body harnesses and belts - buckles, adjusting elements, attaching points,
webbings, seams, loops;
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in energy absorbers - attaching loops, webbing, seams, casing, connectors;
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in textile lanyards or lifelines or guidelines - rope, loops, thimbles, connectors,
adjusting element, splices;
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in steel lanyards or lifelines or guidelines - cable, wires, clips, ferrules, loops,
thimbles, connectors, adjusting elements;
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in retractable fall arresters - cable or webbing, retractor and brake proper acting,
casing, energy absorber, connector;
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in guided type fall arresters - body of the fall arrester, sliding function, locking gear
acting, rivets and screws, connector, energy absorber;
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in metalic components (connectors, hooks, anchors) - main body, rivets, gate,
locking gear acting.
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after every 12 months of utilization, personal protective equipment must be
withdrawn from use to carry out periodical detailed inspection. The periodic inspection
must be carried out by a competent person for periodic inspection. The periodic inspection
can be carried out also by the manufacturer or his authorized representative.
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in case of some types of the complex equipment e.g. some types of retractable fall
arresters the annual inspection can be carried out only by the manufacturer or his
authorized representative.
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regular periodic inspections are the essential for equipment maintenance and the
safety of the users which depends upon the continued efficiency and durability of the
equipment.
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during periodic inspection it is necessary to check the legibility of the equipment
marking. Don't use the equipment with the illegible marking.
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it is essential for the safety of the user that if the product is re-sold outside the
original country of destination the reseller shall provide instructions for use, for
maintenance, for periodic examination and for repair in language of the country in which
the product is to be used.
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personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately when any
doubt arise about its condition for safe use and not used again until confirmed in writing by
equipment manufacturer or his representative after carried out the detailed inspection.
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personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately and
destroyed (or another procedures shall be introduced according detailed instruction from
equipment manual) when it have been used to arrest a fall.
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a full body harness (conforming to EN 361) is the only acceptable body holding
device that can be used, in a fall arrest system.
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in full body harness use only attachment points marked with a capital letter "A" to
attach a fall arrest system.
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the anchor device or anchor point for the fall arrest system should always be
positioned, and the work carried out in such a way, as to minimise both the potential for
falls and potential fall distance. The anchor device/point should be placed above the
position of the user . The shape and construction of the anchor device/point shall not
allowed to self-acting disconnection of the equipment. Minimal static strength of the
anchor device/point is 12 kN. It is recommended to use certified and marked structural
anchor point complied with EN795
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it is obligatory to verify the free space required beneath the user at the workplace
before each occasion of use the fall arrest system, so that, in the case of a fall, there will
be no collision with the ground or other obstacle in the fall path. The required value of the
free space should be taken from instruction manual of used equipment.
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there are many hazards that may affect the performance of the equipment and
corresponding safety precautions that have to be observed during equipment utilization,
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