Don't use this device if you weigh less than 75 lbs.
Don't use this device if your total combined weight (body,
clothes, tools, etc) exceeds 425 lbs.
Don't attempt to modify, repair or alter this device in any way.
Don't use this equipment if it has been used to arrest a fall.
If it has been used to arrest a fall, this device must
immediately be removed from service and replaced.
If you have access to the internet, please go to www.osha.gov.
This website is an exceptional resource, and has a great deal of
information which is easy to access. Use the search field to find
information on fall arrest, including standards, news,
interpretations and other valuable tools. The more you know about
how this product works and how it is supposed to be used, the
safer you will be during the course of your work.
Product selection is an important element of fall protection. Fall
Arrest products are like any other tools that you may use in the
course of your work – there is a proper tool for every application.
You may find that while this product is suitable for some
applications, it may not be suitable for others. Please be sure to
pay close attention to sections 2, 3, and 4, for greater detail on this
point.
Making compatible connections may mean the difference
between life and death. Connectors (snap hooks, rebar hooks and
carabiners), must be of the locking type and require two distinct
actions to open the gate. Your connectors must be sized and
shaped so that the rings or structural members to which they are
attached will not pose a risk of forcing the gate open, and must fully
captivate the connector so that it cannot become disengaged, slide
or shift during use or in the event of a fall.
Certain connections are forbidden and should never be
attempted with this product or any other unless there is a specific
allowance in the manufacturer's instructions. Forbidden
connections include, but are not limited to:
Advisory #1: Further Reading
Advisory #2: Proper product selection
Advisory #3: Connector Compatibility
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