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The anchor hook is a component of personal protective equipment against falls from a height. The hook conforms to EN 795.
The anchor hook is a temporary anchorage device class B. The hook can be used for connecting elements (e.g. working ropes for guided
type fall arresters) of fall arrest equipment to structural anchor point. The anchor hook is made of zinc plated steel. The anchor hook is a
protection for the one person only. The anchor hook should only be used for personal fall protection equipment and not for lifting
equipment.
The maximum load that could be transmitted in service from the hook device to the static construction is 9 kN.
The fall arrest system must include energy dissipating component reducing braking force acting on the user while arresting the fall, to
maximum value of 6 kN (e.g. energy absorber with lanyard or retractable fall arrester).
Maximal opening of hook's gate is:
- 65 mm
- 85 mm
MAXIMUM LIFETIME
Correctly working device lifetime is unlimited. The maximum lifetime depends on the intensity of usage and the environment of usage.
Using the device in rough environment, marine environment, contact with sharp edges, exposure to extreme temperatures or agressive
substances, etc. can lead to the wthdrawal from use even after one use.
PERIODICAL INSPECTION
At least once a year (after every 12 months of use), the device shall be subject to periodical inspection. The periodical inspection must
only be carried out by a suitably qualified, competent person, who has the knowledge and training required for personal protective
equipment periodic inspections. Depending upon the type and environment of work, inspections may be needed to be carried out more
frequently than once every 12 months. Every periodical inspection must be recorded in the Identity Card of the equipment. It is
recommended the anchor device is marked with the date of the next or last inspection.
WITHDRAWAL FROM USE
The device shall be withdrawn from use and destroyed to avoid incidental reuse when:
It has been used to arrest a fall.
It fails to pass inspection. There are any doubt as to its reliability.
The device shall be withdrawn from use by the person who is responsible for the protective equipment at the given site.
It's recommended to mark the device with the date (month and year) of next inspection date using a special sticker – see below:
Attention: Before the first use mark the date of the first inspection
(date of first use +12 months). Don't use the device after this date.
Connecting the anchor hook to the structural anchor point (fig.3)
1. Raise the hook with connected working rope using e.g. telescopic pole equipped with a hanging hook. The working rope must
be connected to the connecting link of the anchor hook with certified connector only (according EN 362). The anchor hook
must be raised by a ring of the locking lever. The gate of the hook must be opened.
2. Hang on the anchor hook on the connecting element of a structural anchor point. Structural anchor point should has static
resistance min.12 kN. The shape of the structural anchor point should not let self-acting disconnection of the hook.
3. Relase the locking lever. The anchor hook will close automaticly.
4. After work we can take off the hook performing mentioned above activities in reverse order.
The shape of the structural anchor point should not let self-acting disconnection of the anchor hook. Necessarily check the
properly locking of the lever to avoid an accidental opening of the anchor hook - see fig. 4.
ATTENTION:
Before use necesarilly check proper acting of the gate and locking mechanism.
Anchor hook must be used in accordance with instruction manuals for personal fall protection equipment
and standards:
EN 361 - Full body harness
EN352-3; EN355; EN360 - Personal fall protection equipment
EN362 - Connectors
EN 795 - Anchor points
2018
NEXT INSPECTION
THE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES FOR USERS OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AGAINST FALLS FROM A HEIGHT
personal protective equipment shall only be used by a person trained and competent in its safe use.
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personal protective equipment must not be used by a person with medical condition that could affect the safety of the equipment
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user in normal and emergency use.
a rescue plan shall be in place to deal with any emergencies that could arise during the work.
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being suspended in PPE (e.g. arresting a fall), beware of suspension trauma symptoms.
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to avoid symptoms of suspention trauma, be sure that the proper rescue plan is ready for use. It is recommended to use foot
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straps.
it is forbidden to make any alterations or additions to the equipment without the manufacturer's prior written consent.
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any repair shall only be carried out by equipment manufacturer or his certified representative.
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personal protective equipment shall not be used outside its limitations, or for any purpose other than that for which it is intended.
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personal protective equipment should be a personal issue item.
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Before each use make sure that all parts of the fall arresting system cooperate correctly. Periodically examine connections and
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fitting of components of the equipment to prevent any accidental loosening or disconnection.
it is forbidden to use combinations of items of equipment in which the safe function of any one item is affected by or interferes
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with the safe function of another.
before each use of personal protective equipment it is obligatory to carry out a pre-use check of the equipment, to ensure that it
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is in a serviceable condition and operates correctly before it is used.
during pre-use check it is necessary to inspect all elements of the equipment in respect of any damages, excessive wear,
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corrosion, abrasion, cutting or incorrect acting, especially take into consideration:
- in full body harnesses and belts - buckles, adjusting elements, attaching points, webbings, seams, loops;
- in energy absorbers - attaching loops, webbing, seams, casing, connectors;
- in textile lanyards or lifelines or guidelines - rope, loops, thimbles, connectors, adjusting element, splices;
- in steel lanyards or lifelines or guidelines - cable, wires, clips, ferrules, loops, thimbles, connectors, adjusting elements;
- in retractable fall arresters - cable or webbing, retractor and brake proper acting, casing, energy absorber, connector;
- in guided type fall arresters - body of the fall arrester, sliding function, locking gear acting, rivets and screws, connector, energy
absorber;
- in connectors and metallic devices - main body, rivets, gate, locking gear acting.
after every 12 months of utilization, personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use to carry out periodical detailed
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inspection. The periodic inspection must be carried out by a competent person for periodic inspection. The periodic inspection
can be carried out also by the manufacturer or his authorized representative. In case of some types of the complex equipment
e.g. some types of retractable fall arresters the annual inspection can be carried out only by the manufacturer or his authorized
representative.
regular periodic inspections are the essential for equipment maintenance and the safety of the users which depends upon the
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continued efficiency and durability of the equipment.
during periodic inspection it is necessary to check the legibility of the equipment marking.
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it is essential for the safety of the user that if the product is re-sold outside the original country of destination the reseller shall
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provide instructions for use, for maintenance, for periodic examination and for repair in language of the country in which the
product is to be used.
a full body harness (conforming to EN 361) is the only acceptable body holding device that can be used in a fall arrest system.
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in full body harness use only attaching points marked with a capital letter "A" to attach a fall arrest system.
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the anchor device or anchor point for the fall arrest system should always be positioned, and the work carried out in such a way,
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as to minimise both the potential for falls and potential fall distance. The anchor device/point should be placed above the position
of the user. The shape and construction of the anchor device/point shall not allowed to self-acting disconnection of the
equipment. It is recommended to use certified and marked structural anchor point complied with EN795.
it is obligatory to verify the free space required beneath the user at the workplace before each occasion of use the fall arrest
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system, so that, in the case of a fall, there will be no collision with the ground or other obstacle in the fall path. The required value
of the free space should be taken from instruction manual of used equipment.
there are many hazards that may affect the performance of the equipment and corresponding safety precautions that have to be
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observed during equipment utilization, especially: - trailing or looping of lanyards or lifelines over sharp edges, - any defects like
cutting, abrasion, corrosion, - climatic exposure, - pendulum falls, - extremes of temperature, - chemical reagents, - electrical
conductivity.
personal protective equipment must be transported in the package (e.g.: bag made of moisture-proof textile or foil bag or cases
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made of steel or plastic) to protect it against damage or moisture.
the equipment can be cleaned without causing adverse effect on the materials in the manufacture of the equipment. For textile
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products use mild detergents for delicate fabrics, wash by hand or in a machine and rinse in water. Plastic parts can be cleaned
only with water. When the equipment becomes wet, either from being in use or when due cleaning, it shall be allowed to dry
naturally, and shall be kept away from direct heat. In metallic products some mechanic parts (spring, pin, hinge, etc.) can be
regularly slightly lubricated to ensure better operation.
Other maintenance and cleaning procedures should be adhered to detailed instructions stated in the manual of the equipment.
personal protective equipment should be stored loosely packed, in a well-ventilated place, protected from direct light, ultraviolet
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degradation, damp environment, sharp edges, extreme temperatures and corrosive or aggressive substances.
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