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cluding detailed procedures for the safe use of
such equipment in their work application.
ANSI/ASSP Z359.2, Minimum Requirements for
a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Pro-
gram, establishes guidelines and requirements for
an employer's managed fall protection program
including policies, duties and training; fall protec-
tion procedures; eliminating and controlling fall
hazards; rescue procedures; incident investiga-
tions; and evaluating program effectiveness.
2. Correct fit of a full body harness (FBH) is essential
to proper performance. Users must be trained to
select the size and maintain the fit of their FBH.
3. Users must follow manufacturer's instructions for
proper fit and sizing, paying particular attention to
ensure that buckles are connected and aligned
correctly, leg straps and shoulder straps are kept
snug at all times, chest straps are located in the
middle chest area and leg straps are positioned
and snug to avoid contact with the genitalia
should a fall occur.
4. FBHs which meet ANSI/ASSP Z359.11 are in-
tended to be used with other components of a
personal fall arrest system that limit maximum
arrest forces to 1800 pounds (8kN) or less.
5. Suspension intolerance, also called suspension
trauma or orthostatic intolerance, is a serious
condition that can be controlled with good har-
ness design, prompt rescue and post fall suspen-
sion relief devices. A conscious user may deploy
a suspension relief device allowing the user to
remove tension from around the legs, freeing
blood flow, which can delay the onset of suspen-
sion intolerance. An attachment element extend-
er is not intended to be attached directly to an
anchorage or anchorage connector for fall arrest.
An energy absorber must be used to limit maxi-
mum arrest forces to 1800 pounds (8kN). The
length of the attachment element extender may
affect free fall distances and free fall clearance
calculations.
6. FBH stretch, the amount the FBH component of a
personal fall arrest system will stretch and deform
during a fall, can contribute to the overall elonga-
tion of the system in stopping a fall. It is important
to include the increase in fall distance created by
FBH stretch, as well as the FBH connector length,
the settling of the user's body in the FBH and all
other contributing factors when calculating total
clearance required for a particular fall arrest
system.
7. When not in use, unused lanyard legs that are still
attached to a FBH D-ring should not be attached
to a work positioning element or any other struc-
tural element on the FBH unless deemed accept-
able by the competent person and manufacturer
of the lanyard. This is especially important when
using some types of "Y" style lanyards, as some
load may be transmitted to the user through the
unused lanyard leg if it is not able to release from
the harness. The lanyard parking attachment is
generally located in the sternal area to help reduce
tripping and entanglement hazards.
8. Loose ends of straps can get caught in machinery
or cause accidental disengagement of an adjust-
er. All FBH shall include keepers or other compo-
nents which serve to control the loose ends of
straps.
9. Due to the nature of soft loop connections, it is
recommended that soft loop attachments only be
used to connect with other soft loops or carabin-
ers. Snaphooks should not be used unless ap-
proved for the application by the manufacturer.
Sections 10-16 provide additional information
concerning the location and use of various at-
tachments that may be provided on this FBH.