5.2 SWING FALLS
An anchorage point located in a position that is not directly over the user's fall location results in a swing fall
(See Figure 2). Swing falls may result in the user striking an object with enough force to cause serious injury. Greater
clearance is needed to ensure safety during a swing fall as vertical fall distance will be greater than a fall originating
directly below the anchorage point.
6.0 LIMITATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
When installing or using this equipment always refer to the following requirements and limitations.
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A competent person shall train users on this equipment in accordance with OSHA and ANSI.
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Never exceed a free fall distance of 6 ft. A free fall of more than 6 ft could cause excessive arrest forces that
could result in serious injury or death.
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Safewaze anchors have a maximum capacity of:
ANSI 310 lbs (140.6 kg) including tools, clothing, etc..., OSHA up to 420 lbs. (190.51 kg) including tools,
clothing, etc...
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Anchorages for attachment of Personal Fall Arrest System shall support a minimum of 5,000 lbs or be
designed with a safety factor of two by a Qualified Person.
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All Safewaze full body harnesses must IMMEDIATELY be removed from service if subjected to fall
arrest forces.
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Safewaze full body harnesses shall be inspected by the end user prior to each usage and by a Competent
Person other than the user at least annually. These annual inspections shall be documented.
7.0 CAPACITY
Safewaze Sliding Beam Anchors are designed for the following weight capacities:
8.0 ANCHORAGE
It must be ensured the anchorage(s) to which the Safewaze anchorage connector is connected to:
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i) can withstand 5,000 pounds without failure, except that lower strengths are acceptable when permitted by
applicable legislation
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ii) are certified by a professional engineer as having the required strength for fall arrest or travel restraint, as
applicable; or
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iii) Safewaze may provide specifications of allowable materials including the minimum shapes, sizes, and geometry
of structural elements to which the anchorage connector may be fastened. A qualified person shall approve these
specifications
FIGURE 2 - SWING FALLS
(Maximum capacities include clothing, tools, and equipment)
ANSI Z359: 130-310 lbs max
OSHA:
Up to 420 lbs max
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