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Guidance notes
Guidance notes
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WARNING
• Read these instructions carefully prior to starting an
examination.
• MSA Confined Space Entry equipment will perform
as designed only if it is used, examined and repaired
in accordance with MSA instructions. Otherwise, it
could fail to perform as designed and persons who
rely on these devices for their safety could sustain
serious personal injury or death.
• Protective eye wear shall be worn at all times and
gloves shall be worn when handling cable.
• All procedures shall be completed in conjunction with
local safety rules.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious
personal injury or death.
Records
All examinations/recertification dates shall be recorded in
the examination log. The date of the next examination shall
be updated and attached to the Confined Space Entry Kit
component being examined.
Safety Equipment
All procedures shall be completed in conjunction with local
safety rules. Protective eye wear shall be worn at all times and
gloves provided and worn specific to task being performed.
Cleaning, maintenance and storage
Strictly adhere to the cleaning instructions in this section
to prevent adverse effects on the materials used in the
MSA Workman Confined Entry Kit. Clean the Tripod with a
solution of water and mild laundry detergent. Dry hardware
with a clean cloth. Do not speed dry with heat. Excessive
accumulation of dirt, paint or other foreign matter may
prevent proper function of the components, and, in severe
cases can weaken them. Questions concerning component
conditions and cleaning should be directed to MSA.
Equipment which is damaged or in need of maintenance
must be tagged as "UNUSABLE" and removed from service.
Store the MSA Workman Confined Entry Kit in a cool, dry
and clean place out of direct sunlight. Avoid areas where
heat, moisture, light, oil, and chemicals or their vapours
or other degrading elements may be present. Equipment
which is damaged or in need of maintenance should not
be stored in the same area as usable equipment. Heavily
soiled, wet, or otherwise contaminated equipment should be
properly maintained (e.g. dried and cleaned) prior to storage.
Prior to using equipment which has been stored for long
periods of time, a Formal Inspection should be performed
by a competent person. Tripod shall be protected from any
mechanical deformation or mechanical stress (or impact).
Transport the MSA Workman Tripod in a package to protect
it from cuts, moisture, chemicals and their vapours, extreme
temperatures, and ultraviolet rays. Dispose in accordance
with local regulations.
Pre-use checks
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The safety of the User
relies upon the continued efficiency
and durability of the equipment, therefore pre-use checks,
as detailed in each component user instruction, shall be
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completed before each use.
Service life
Service life is determined by the device condition as
prescribed by pre-use checks and periodic examinations,
these is no fixed service life.
Periodic examination
Tripod ...................................................................... 11
Workman winch ...................................................... 31
Workman rescuer SRL-R Class 1 ........................... 55
Periodic examinations shall be completed by a person, other
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than the User
, competent
Space Entry Kit, in accordance with these instructions. The
interval will be dictated by the usage, local regulations or
environmental conditions and will be at least annually starting
from the date of first use that should be auditable.
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Periodic examination interval
Usage
Infrequent to light
Moderate to heavy
Severe to continuous
Usage shall be determined by a Competent person
*Note: Where local regulations require more frequent periodic
examinations, follow the interval from local regulations.
If the Confined Space Entry Kit has been subject to a fall
arrest during use, or any doubt exists as to the suitability of
a given component, or an issue has been identified upon
examination, it shall be tagged "unusable" and withdrawn
from service. Prior to return to service a MSA' trained
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Technician
shall confirm, in writing, that the Confined Space
Entry Kit has passed examination.
If a given component of the Confined Space Entry Kit is
unable to pass an MSA Technician's
Beyond Economical Repair (BER) this shall be tagged
"unusable" stripped down and disposed of through local
recycling.
Repairs
Repairs shall only be completed by a MSA' trained
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Technician
in accordance with MSA instructions detailed in
the technician's repair and recertification manual.
1. User: A person that has been trained and is competent in the safe
use and operation of the Confined Space Entry Kit.
2. Competent person: A person, other than the User, who is
competent in the examination of the Confined Space Entry Kit in
accordance with MSA's instructions.
3. Technician: A person, other than the User, who is trained and
authorized by MSA to examine, repair and factory recertify Confine
Space Entry Kit, in accordance with MSA's instructions.
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in the examination of the Confined
Interval*
Annually (12 months)
Semi-annually to annually
(6-12 months)
Quarterly to semi-annually
(3-6 months)
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inspection or is deemed
without prior permission in writing from MSA plc.
.
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