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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Safewaze Anchorage Connector. This manual must be read and understood in its entirety
and used as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA or any applicable state agency. This manual and
any other instructional material must be available to the user of the equipment. The user must understand how to safely
and effectively use these anchors, and all fall protection equipment used in conjunction with the anchors.
2.0 PURPOSE
This product is part of a personal fall arrest, fall restraint, work positioning, or rescue system.
Safewaze Fall Protection equipment must be installed and used only by individuals trained in its proper application.
IMPORTANT:
Equipment ONLY! Do not connect lifting equipment or engage in material lifting operations with this
Anchorage Connector!
3.0 APPLICABLE SAFETY STANDARDS
When used according to instructions, Safewaze Anchors meet all applicable ANSI Z359.18 standards and OSHA
regulations for fall protection. Safewaze anchorage connectors have been tested in compliance with ANSI/ASSE Z359.7.
It should be cautioned that ANSI compliance and testing covers only the hardware and does not extend to the anchorage
and substrate to which the anchorage connector is attached. Applicable standards and regulations depend on the type of
work being done, and may include state-specific regulations. Refer to local, state, and federal (OSHA) requirements for
additional information concerning the governing of occupational safety regarding Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS).
4.0 WORKER CLASSIFICATIONS
Understand the definitions of those who work in proximity of or may be
Qualified Person:
"Qualified Person" means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or
professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated his
ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.
Competent Person:
"Competent Person" means one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards
in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has
authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
Authorized Person:
"Authorized Person" means a person approved or assigned by the employer to perform a specific
type of duty or duties or to be at a specific location or locations at the job site.
It is the responsibility of a Qualified or Competent person to supervise the job site and ensure safety
5.0 FALL CLEARANCE
Fall Clearance: There must be sufficient clearance below the anchorage connector to arrest a fall before the user strikes
the ground or an obstruction. When calculating fall clearance, account for a MINIMUM 2' safety factor, deceleration
distance, user height, length of lanyard/SRL, and all other applicable factors. (See Figure 1)
It is important to make sure that adequate clearance is available. Free Fall, Maximum Arrest Distance, Height of Worker,
and current clearance above the next fall hazard must all be considered in the Fall Clearance calculation.
The Safewaze Sliding Beam Anchors are designed for connection of Fall Protection
ANSI
Z359.18-2017 Type A
OSHA
1926.502, 1910.140
exposed to fall hazards.
regulations are complied with.
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