Tractel blocfor ESD - EN 360 Manuel D'emploi Et D'entretien page 4

14. Before using a EN 363 fall-arrester device, the user
must ensure that each of the components is in good
working order: security system, locking system.
GB During installation, no damage should be made to
any of the security functions.
15. In a fall-arrester system, it is essential to verify, prior
to each use, the free space under the operator in
the workplace, to avoid any risk of collision, in the
case of a fall, with the ground or with any obstacle
found in its path.
16. An anti-fall harness is the only body-gripping device
that is permitted for use in a fall-arrester system.
17. It is essential for the safety of the operator that the
device or anchoring point is correctly positioned and
that work is carried out so as to minimise the risk of
falls from height.
18. For the safety of the operator, if the equipment is sold
outside the first country of destination, the dealer
should supply: an instructions manual, instructions
for maintenance, for periodical inspections and
repairs, all compiled in the language of the country
of use.
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2. Definitions and pictograms
2.1. Definitions
"User": Person or department responsible for the
management and safety of use of the product described
in the manual.
"Technician": Qualified person in charge of the
maintenance operations described in, and authorised
by the user manual, who is competent and familiar with
the product.
"Operator": Operational personnel involved in the use
of the product as it is intended to be used.
"PPE": Personal protective equipment against falls from
height.
"Connector":
components of a fall-arrest system. This is EN 362
compliant.
"Fall-arrest harness": Body harness designed to arrest
falls. It consists of straps and buckles. It features fall-
arrest attachment points marked with an A if they can
be used alone, or marked with A/2 if they are to be used
in combination with another A/2 point. This is EN 361
Standard compliant.
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Connection element
"Self-retracting
automatic locking function and an automatic tensioning
and recoil system for the retractable lanyard.
"Retractable lanyard": Connecting element of a self-
retracting fall-arrest. It can be wire rope, webbing or
synthetic fibres depending on the device type.
"Maximum operating load": Maximum weight of the
fully dressed operator, equipped with their PPE, work
clothes, tools and components required for the job in
hand.
"Fall-arrest system": Equipment consisting of following
components:
– Fall-arrest harness.
– Self-retracting lifeline, energy absorber or mobile
fall-arrester on rigid anchor point, or fall-arrester
on flexible anchor.
– Anchoring.
– Linking component.
"Fall-arrest system component": Generic term
defining one of the following:
– Fall-arrest harness.
– Self-retracting lifeline, energy absorber or mobile
fall-arrester on rigid anchor point or fall-arrester
on flexible anchor.
– Anchoring.
– Linking component.
2.2. Pictograms
DANGER: Placed at the beginning of the line,
refers to instructions to avoid injury to operators,
including death, serious or minor injuries, and
damage to the environment.
IMPORTANT: Placed at the beginning of the line,
refers to instructions for avoiding a failure or
damage to equipment, but do not directly
endangering the life or health of the operator or that
of others, and/or not likely to cause environmental
damage.
NOTE: Placed at the beginning of the line, refers
to instructions to ensure the effectiveness and
convenience of installation, use or maintenance
operations.
between
Verification before use (figure 3):
• Check the condition of the lanyard along its entire
length (figure 3.a):
– the synthetic wire rope or the strap must not show
any signs of abrasion, fraying, burns or cuts.
lifeline":
Fall-arrester
3. Operation
with an