Compatibility Of Connectors; Anchorages And Anchorage Connectors; Use; Planning The Use Of Systems - MSA Workman Web PFL Serie Instrucciones De Uso

2.3.2

Compatibility of Connectors

Connectors, such as D-Rings, snaphooks, and carabiners, must be rated at 5,000 lbs (22 kN)
minimum breaking strength. Connecting hardware must be compatible in size, shape, and strength.
Non-compatible connectors may accidentally disengage. Always verify compatibility of the connecting
snaphook or carabiner with harness D-ring or anchorage connector.
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Use only self-closing, self-locking snaphooks and carabiners.
Do not attach snaphook to a D-ring or anchorage with an inside diameter smaller than 2 3/16 in.
(56 mm).
Do not use snaphooks or connectors that will not completely close when attached.
Do not attach a connector with a gate opening larger than 1.5 in. (38 mm) to the back D-ring of a
full body harness.
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Do not tie knots in a lanyard.
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Do not connect snaphooks and carabiners to each other.
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Connect ONLY snaphooks and carabiners with a minimum gate strength of 3600 lbs (16 kN)
directly to a horizontal lifeline.
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Do not hook the SRL to itself.
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Do not connect two (2) snaphooks to one (1) D-ring.
2.3.3

Anchorages and Anchorage Connectors

Personal fall arrest system anchorages and connectors must be capable of supporting a static load,
applied in each direction permitted by the system, of at least:
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Two (2) times the maximum arrest force permitted on the system when certification exists
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5,000 lbs (22.2 kN) when uncertified
When more than one personal fall arrest system is attached to an anchorage, the anchorage strengths
set forth in (a) and (b) above shall be multiplied by the number of personal fall arrest systems attached.
Properly installed MSA horizontal lifeline systems may also be used as an anchorage for all Self-
Retracting Lanyards. Emergency Rescue SRLs may not be used in rescue mode when anchored to a
horizontal lifeline. See lifeline instructions for proper installation.
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Use

Do not use an SRL that was subjected to a fall arrest. SRLs that have been subjected to fall arrest
or impact forces must immediately be removed from service and tagged "UNUSABLE.".
Do not use an SRL that was subjected to abuse, such as being dropped from more than 15 ft.
Misuse can result in serious injury or death.
3.1

Planning the Use of Systems

Never alter an MSA Self-Retracting Lanyard.
Use only for the fall arrest of one person.
Do not use to arrest falls due to the collapse of sliding masses, e.g. grain, sand, and liquids.
Do not use a rescue SRL as a materials hoist.
Misuse can result in serious injury or death.
3.1.1

Rescue and Evacuation

The user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it. The plan must take into
account equipment and special training necessary to effect prompt rescue under all foreseeable condi-
tions. For confined space rescue, see OSHA regulation 1910.146 and ANSI Z117.1.
When using a Rescue SRL as part of the rescue system: anchor it in a vertical position; assure there
is enough clearance to operate the hand crank and to hold the stabilizing handle; and assure there is
enough room and fall protection for the rescuer who would operate the system. The Rescue SRL may
be used in positions other than vertical if it is attached to a system specifically designed for this appli-
cation (e.g. a tripod or davit system).
3.1.2

Fall Arrest Distance

The maximum arrest distance stated on the SRL is the total maximum distance required to arrest a fall
when used vertically.
WARNING
WARNING
Self-Retracting Lanyard
Use
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