MAS BFD FlexBelt Twin Manual Del Usuario página 11

Regardless of this test, in the case of horizontal or angular use, where there is a risk of a fall
over an edge, the following points must be taken into consideration:
1. If the risk assessment carried out before the start of work indicates that the fall-zone
edge relates to a particularly 'cutting' and/or 'non-burr free' edge (e.g. an uncovered
parapet, trapezoid sheeting or a sharp concrete edge) then
• appropriate arrangements should be made before the start of work so that a
fall over the edge is ruled out
an edge protector should be installed before the start of work or
• contact should be made with the manufacturer.
2. The lanyard is tested over an edge with an angle of 90°. The user should be clear
about the increased hazards that exist when it is possible to fall over an edge with an
angle of less than 90° (measured between the two side pieces of the fastener e.g. if
the attachment point is located below the feet of the user or, in the case of a roof
running upwards, at an angle) and that additional preventative measures or additional
tests may be necessary.
3. The required clearance below the edge is at least 5.25 m
4. The subsystem should always be used so that the slack rope formation is kept as
limited as possible in the proximity of areas with a potential fall hazard. An adjustment
lanyard should not be set if, at the same time, the user moves in the direction of an
area where there is a fall hazard.
5. In order to limit a pendular fall, the working area and/or lateral movements from the
central axis to both sides should, in each case, be restricted to 1.50 m.
6. If this BFD-Twin lanyard with integrated shock absorber is used with an anchoring
device of class C accordance with EN 795, then the deflection of the horizontal,
mobile retainer should also be considered when determining the required height
below the user.
7. Note: In the case of a fall over an edge, there is a risk of injury during the harnessing
action as a result of the falling person crashing into structural members and/or
structural parts.
8. Special rescue measures should be defined and exercised for the event of a fall over
the edge.
Individual components that are used
Lanyard belt strap:
Core jacket rope:
Karabiner hook:
Shock absorber:
These directions for use consist of Part 1 (product description), Part 2 (general part) and the
corresponding control chart (test log).
A test log is enclosed with these directions for use (control chart). This inspection log is to be
filled in by the user with the respectively necessary specifications prior to first application.
Testing institute and production control:
Technical Department "Personal Protective Equipment"
Zentrum für Sicherheitstechnik,
Zwengenberger Strasse 68,
42781 Haan, Identification Number 0299
Polyester (PES)
Polyester (PES)
Optionally zinc-coated steel, aluminum or
stainless steel
Polyester/Polyamide (PES/PA)
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