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7.2 Additional fall arrest attachments
In some harness variants, additional fall arrest attachments are provided. These may be used as attachments
for energy absorbing lanyard/ladder climbing equipment and work. The PRD rescue facility will operate on the
rear D-Ring only.
WARNING! Where attachments other than the rear D-Ring are used,
an alternative rescue plan must be in place before proceeding with work
at height.
7.3 Work positioning attachments
In some harness variants, side D-rings are included. These attachments are to be used only with a suitable
work positioning lanyard, adjusted to restrict the wearer's movement to a maximum of 0.6 m. The intention of
this is to allow the user to secure themselves in position to free up hands for work.
Where work positioning is used, this should always be backed up with a fall arrest system (e.g. energy
absorbing lanyard) attached to the front or rear attachment. A work positioning lanyard should never be the
sole method of protecting the wearer.
7.4 Activating self rescue
During a descent it may be possible to safely land on a lower part of a structure. This is not recommended.
If attempted in an emergency situation it is important to avoid causing slack in the descent line and the
chance of a secondary fall.
7.5 Operating instructions
WARNING! Before activating the PRD descender, ensure that the descent
path is clear of obstructions and sharp edges that may contact the descent
line during a descent. Only activate when it is safe to descend.
WARNING! If the PRD is used with a twin-tailed lanyard, ensure the
trailing leg is disconnected from the lanyard stowage points before
beginning descent.
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