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WARNING
• Users of Latchways GTFAs and Latchways VLLs shall only be
used by a person trained and competent in its safe use.
• U sers of Latchways GTFAs shall be medically fit and suitably
trained. Latchways GTFAs shall not be used by pregnant
women, minors or those under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Users of Latchways GTFAs and Latchways VLLs shall
ensure that systems and devices are used in the correct
combination (Section 5).
• The Latchways GTFA is for single user only, please see
table below for correct weight range per region.
EN 353-1:2018 & AS/NZS 1891.3: 1997
ANSI Z359.16-2016
OSHA 1910.140(d)(1)
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Before each use the User shall complete Pre use checks in
accordance with Section 6.
• Product markings shall correspond to the region in which the
devices are to be used (p103).
• The Latchways GTFA shall not be used for work positioning
(i.e. primary means of support); to support either partial or
Full body weight.
• Latchways VLLs must be installed and used such that the
maximum incline from vertical is 15º in any direction (Figure 1).
• The Latchways GTFA shall not be used for any other purpose
than providing attachment for a single User to a Latchways
VLL manufactured and specified by MSA Latchways plc.
• During use do not allow any clothing, equipment, body
appendages or any other items to restrict the operation of
the device.
50 – 150 kg
110 – 310 lbs
110 – 330 lbs
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WARNING
• Do not use the Latchways GTFA below -30°c (-22°F) or
above 50°c.
• If the Latchways GTFA device is damaged, has arrested a
fall, there is any doubt about the safe condition of the device
or the service date has expired and it is unable to pass an
examination it shall be immediately withdrawn from service.
This shall be recorded on the record card. and the device
passed to a Technician
for repair or disposal.
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• Rescue and evacuation: the user must have a rescue plan
and the means at hand to implement it. The plan must take into
account the equipment and specific training necessary to affect
prompt rescue under all foreseeable conditions. If the rescue
be from a confined space, the provisions of OSHA regulation
1910.146 and ANSI Z117.1 must be taken into account. It is
recommended to provide means for user evacuation without
assistance of others. This will usually reduce the time to get to a
safe place and reduce or prevent the risk to rescuers.
• Do not alter this equipment or intentionally misuse it. Do
not use fall protection equipment for purposes other than
those for which it was designed. Do not use fall protection
equipment for towing, hoisting or material handling.Repairs
shall be completed by a Technician
MSA's instructions. No unauthorized repairs, modifications,
alterations and/or additions are permitted.
• A full body harness is the only acceptable body holding
device that can be used in a fall arrest system.
• Do not rely on feel or sound to verify proper snaphook or
carabiner engagement. Ensure that gate and keeper are
closed before use.
• E nsure sufficient fall clearance exists between the user and
obstacles and between multiple users on the VLL System.
in accordance with
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